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Ali Tait
20-12-2014, 19:40
I mentioned in an earlier post how much I enjoyed hearing the reel to reel deck Steve (Floyddroid) brought to the last Owston, so last week I put a cheeky bid on a deck on fleabay that was up as spares and repairs, as the owner had no tapes to try it with. I ended up winning it for a ridiculously low price, and was very surprised when an almost mint machine turned up at the door. I am gobsmacked by how good a sound comes out of this thing.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/538/6uHgh8.jpg (http://imageshack.com/f/ey6uHgh8j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/904/u0JOEr.jpg (http://imageshack.com/f/p4u0JOErj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/537/dVvWoB.jpg (http://imageshack.com/f/exdVvWoBj)

BTW, am I doing this right?

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/673/j1wRlW.jpg (http://imageshack.com/f/ipj1wRlWj)

:D
Firebottle
20-12-2014, 20:26
:lol:
Good one Ali :)

(how much did you pay?)
struth
20-12-2014, 20:31
Looks like a cracker.... didnt know ou were looking; I have an Akai doing nowt.
Ali Tait
20-12-2014, 21:24
I wasn't really, just an off the cuff thing.
jaym481
20-12-2014, 21:27
Well done, and good price. The Tandbergs don't seem to get the respect they deserve, and that one is a cracker.
Ali Tait
20-12-2014, 21:33
I've read a few good comments about it, to the effect it's one of the best "prosumer"decks ever made.
Macca
20-12-2014, 22:58
That is a lovely looking rtr. Tandberg was always quality gear.
Ali Tait
20-12-2014, 23:07
Cheers, aye it's built like the proverbial.
shane
21-12-2014, 07:55
What are you listening g to on it, Ali?
Ali Tait
21-12-2014, 09:49
Just been recording stuff, mostly from the Sky box. Will try some vinyl today.
shane
21-12-2014, 19:16
If you get the chance, get hold of a couple of half decent microphones. When I had my Revox A77 I had access to a pair of middle of the range Sony electrets.I was able to record a local choir performing Faure's Requiem in a church, and also one of our local jazz bands. they weren't the best performances you ever heard but the atmosphere, immediacy andd shere presence using a simple crossed pair was like nothing else I've ever heard.
Ali Tait
21-12-2014, 19:40
Aye, a good set are on the list. Need to get a job first though!
walpurgis
21-12-2014, 19:44
Aye, a good set are on the list. Need to get a job first though!

Still no work Ali? That's not so good around Christmas (or any other time really). Hope you get sorted quickly.
Ali Tait
21-12-2014, 19:47
Cheers Geoff. Vagaries of being self employed unfortunately. Have a few irons in the fire though.
brian2957
21-12-2014, 20:12
Hope you get something soon mate . Have a good Christmas :santa:
Ali Tait
21-12-2014, 23:58
Cheers mate, you too.
wee tee cee
22-12-2014, 01:42
Yup, best of luck getting something soon Ali.....
Ali Tait
22-12-2014, 01:55
Cheers Tony.
337alant
22-12-2014, 17:09
Looks in beautiful condition Ali, nice one :stalks:

Does it sound good ?

Alan
Ali Tait
22-12-2014, 17:48
Sounds fantastic! Really surprised by how good a recording it makes. Love to record something live, I reckon that sound very special indeed.

Yes, is in excellent condition, little to no signs of head wear so don't think it's had a great deal of use. The motor run caps have 1982 stamped on them, so it must be a late example?