WTD: Cassette player

[losenotaminute]

I'm looking for a Nakamichi, Teac, Pioneer, Sony, Technics, Akai or similar vintage high quality cassette deck. It must be fully working and in very good cosmetic condition. I'm based in Edinburgh and don't have a car so can't collect. Budget is up to £250 for the right bit of kit.

[Rare Bird]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TECHNICS-RS-B755-Top-of-the-Line-3-HEAD-CASSETTE-DECK-Recorder-Player-HX-PRO-/281088786715?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Cassette_Tape_Play ers&hash=item417232811b

Id ask for some pictures see where the marks are if i were you, they are good decks..

[losenotaminute]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TECHNICS-RS-B755-Top-of-the-Line-3-HEAD-CASSETTE-DECK-Recorder-Player-HX-PRO-/281088786715?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Cassette_Tape_Play ers&hash=item417232811b

Id ask for some pictures see where the marks are if i were you, they are good decks..

Thanks Andre, the price is too much for what it is I think, especially given the condition. Don't really trust these "house clarance" sellers if I'm honest.

I just lost out on this, maybe I should have gone a bit higher:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140958466014?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

I'm watching a few other items, but nothing that is completely what I want.

Lawrence

[Rare Bird]

Yes you might be right, one to put on your list tho, it was a good deck.
Ah the '202' & '505' were ballerina decks. I doubt i would touch another Nak, ive had too many break down on me.. I'll stick with the little '500' i have now it's been recapped & serviced it shouldnt give me any trouble even tho i don't use it

:D

[losenotaminute]

Yes you might be right, one to put on your list tho, it was a good deck.
Ah the '202' & '505' were ballerina decks. I doubt i would touch another Nak had to many break down on mi.. I'll stick with the little '500' i have now it's been recapped & serviced..

What about this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221216486121?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

I could arrange collection as I have relatives in Gloucestershire....only £20 for buy it now.

[Rare Bird]

I've never heard one of those, they are 2 head machines that i know, ive seen a few of these at give away prices!

[RochaCullen]

Hi,

I have an Akai GX-65 which I purchased not so long ago which I have only used a hand full of times.

Nathan

[Rare Bird]

'GX-65' is a nice enough 3 Head machine.Not much chance of those heads wearing out any time soon.

[losenotaminute]

Hi,

I have an Akai GX-65 which I purchased not so long ago which I have only used a hand full of times.

Nathan

Hi Nathan,

Not sure, I will do some research and pm you if interested.

Lawrence

[RochaCullen]

no problem.

[istari_knight]

Could do worse than this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Sale-Sony-TC-K677ES-Cassette-Deck-in-excellent-condition-/161016482941?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Cassette_Tape_Play ers&hash=item257d548c7d

I haven't used one personally, being an ES machine it might not be a world beater but I guarantee it wont be crap.

[losenotaminute]

Could do worse than this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Sale-Sony-TC-K677ES-Cassette-Deck-in-excellent-condition-/161016482941?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Cassette_Tape_Play ers&hash=item257d548c7d

I haven't used one personally, being an ES machine it might not be a world beater but I guarantee it wont be crap.

Thanks James, I saw that it was on sale on the Wam until it went to eBay.

I've got a potential deal on a Nakamichi through AOS, and have just won this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sansui-Stereo-Cassette-Deck-D-95M-/221216486121?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=4%252F3Gm40aVQMW6LvOIL0KU1mLbuY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc) for the grand total of £0.99, which will be collected by my relative and brought up to Edinburgh in the summer. Will be a good opportunity to compare the sound quality. You can never really have enough bits of 1980s kit lying around IMO.

[johnB]

Could "those who know" keep the suggestions coming.......I'd like one with big VU meters please.

[Audio Al]

Look for one of these

?v=ncGVcWzU9MQ


I have one and very nice it is

toshiba/aurex

[Rare Bird]

I'd like one with big VU meters please.

:eyebrows: I don't know how people can take decks seriously without propar moving coil VU meters :D