jaym481
26-09-2014, 10:06
Finally got a couple of photos, so time to post these and see if there's any interest.
Due to the likelyhood of a house move in about a year, it's time to start thinnning out the kit that isn't used anymore, so some of the heavier items are getting the treatment first.
I'm wondering if there's any interest in either of two RtR decks.
1. Sony TC-765. This is one of Sony's top "prosumer" decks from the '80s. Ferrite heads are near indestructable (and this one has heads in excellent condition). Sonically hard to beat for a 7.5ips machine (has two speeds). I spent a packet getting this one up to scratch, as it had been neglected a bit, though it recovered near perfect. Looking for £450, which is less than half what I have into it, but unfortunately that's the market.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/Old_School_BMW/Audio/DSC_0003_zps692b2b51.jpeg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/Old_School_BMW/Audio/DSC_0004_zps2cf33bab.jpg
2. Preco 500. This is a pro deck, former BBC kit, but in very good condition, barring the splice scratches in the faceplate. Three speeds. I paid £250 for it, and would like £250 back, though with the following additions: I'll include XLR-RCA adapters (2 each male and female), a rack trolley with casters (cost me 60 quid), and other stuff as below.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/Old_School_BMW/Audio/DSC_0009_zps789d4960.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/Old_School_BMW/Audio/DSC_0008_zps24730ec8.jpeg
Each will include: NAB adapters, spacers, a 10.5" takeup reel, a plastic 7" takeup reel and a couple of random 7" reels of previously recorded tape (no commercial recordings). That's a lot of extras, and not what you'd normally see. I'd offer more, but I'm still keeping two RtR decks, my other TC765 and a Technics RS1506, so the tape collection isn't up for grabs yet!
Pickup only from W2 area of London - the Sony is the lightweight at 35kg. I don't have a car available at the moment, so I can't do a meet up, but something might be achievable. PM me with interest or enquiries.
Due to the likelyhood of a house move in about a year, it's time to start thinnning out the kit that isn't used anymore, so some of the heavier items are getting the treatment first.
I'm wondering if there's any interest in either of two RtR decks.
1. Sony TC-765. This is one of Sony's top "prosumer" decks from the '80s. Ferrite heads are near indestructable (and this one has heads in excellent condition). Sonically hard to beat for a 7.5ips machine (has two speeds). I spent a packet getting this one up to scratch, as it had been neglected a bit, though it recovered near perfect. Looking for £450, which is less than half what I have into it, but unfortunately that's the market.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/Old_School_BMW/Audio/DSC_0003_zps692b2b51.jpeg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/Old_School_BMW/Audio/DSC_0004_zps2cf33bab.jpg
2. Preco 500. This is a pro deck, former BBC kit, but in very good condition, barring the splice scratches in the faceplate. Three speeds. I paid £250 for it, and would like £250 back, though with the following additions: I'll include XLR-RCA adapters (2 each male and female), a rack trolley with casters (cost me 60 quid), and other stuff as below.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/Old_School_BMW/Audio/DSC_0009_zps789d4960.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/Old_School_BMW/Audio/DSC_0008_zps24730ec8.jpeg
Each will include: NAB adapters, spacers, a 10.5" takeup reel, a plastic 7" takeup reel and a couple of random 7" reels of previously recorded tape (no commercial recordings). That's a lot of extras, and not what you'd normally see. I'd offer more, but I'm still keeping two RtR decks, my other TC765 and a Technics RS1506, so the tape collection isn't up for grabs yet!
Pickup only from W2 area of London - the Sony is the lightweight at 35kg. I don't have a car available at the moment, so I can't do a meet up, but something might be achievable. PM me with interest or enquiries.