WANTED: working 7" two/four track multi-speed open reel tape deck

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John Roberts
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WANTED: working 7" two/four track multi-speed open reel tape deck

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Hi all, not sure if I'm allowed to post this on here or not, but I'm after an old style open reel tape deck, either valved or transistorized.

I used to have an old Philips AG-8108 deck, which I inherited from my grandfather, but it has long since bitten the dust. I used this to record various band rehearsals, but I also have a few taped recordings of my grandfather's orchestral concerts from the 1950's and 1960's. Obviously I would like to transfer these recordings to the computer for archiving.

I believe most of the recordings were made at 3 3/4" speed, although some I made were at 7.5" speed. I don't think offhand I have anything at 1 7/8" speed but I am not sure. Maximum reel diameter is 7"

Can anyone help me? A machine such as this might be the sort of thing languishing in IAC members lofts :D

http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/philips_ag8108.html

Please PM me if you think you can help. Many thanks in advance :)

John
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Re: WANTED: working 7" two/four track multi-speed open reel tape deck

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By all means ask here ... but also drop a line to webmaster@theiac.org.uk and ask Jan to list the request on the main website wanted adds ...
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Re: WANTED: working 7" two/four track multi-speed open reel tape deck

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I looked on eBay and found an Akai 4000D two towns away. Works perfectly, right price, sounds just the sort of machine you should be after.
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Re: WANTED: working 7" two/four track multi-speed open reel tape deck

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Hi Tom, thanks for the heads up about the Akai. Great machines, I used to have a pair of them many years ago, solid and reliable.

The search is now over however, as I have just picked up a stunning fully serviced and aligned Akai GX-630DB for the princely sum of £0.00... :shock: :lol: It turned out a good friend had it languishing in his attic and all I had to do was pop round and pick it up, which, seeing as he lives on an adjacent street was no great hardship. Thanks for looking out for me though :D

All the best - John

PS: Sorry I missed you (again) at BIAFF!
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