[WTD] Decent cassette deck

[Countryman]

Looking for a decent cassette deck. Must be in great nick and ready to go. No projects or belt replacements needed, please. If it’s boxed, even better. Delivery to Suffolk needed or local collection. Thinking something from late 80s/early 90s. Technics, Yamaha, Pioneer Precision, Nakamichi etc. Budget is £100-£250.
Please no comments on merits of cassettes
Thank you.

 

[Nye Samuel]

I have something…3 head…I think it is a Yamaha…I will check it out now…I am Biggleswade…£100 ono would be fine….got a few new tapes you can have with it….No box but that isn’t a problem with collection or possible delivery or meet up.

 

[Nye Samuel]

It is an Aiwa AD-F810…and is 3 head.

If you are interested…send a pm and I will send you a few photos.

For an extra £15…I can include 4 Linn Black analogue RCA Interconnects.

 

[gerlando]

https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads/nakamichi-cassette-deck-2.280792/#post-5068752

 

[Rug Doc]

Buy that Nak! ^

 

[Nye Samuel]

Buy that Nak! ^

I agree but the Nak is collection only in Bromsgrove in the West Midlands and Countryman wants either delivery or local collection in the vicinity of Suffolk.

 

[Rug Doc]

Aha. Your Aiwa is also a superb player.

 

[Nye Samuel]

Some photos on Flickr

 

[Nye Samuel]

on Flickr

 

[Nye Samuel]

on Flickr

 

[Joolzdee]

I agree but the Nak is collection only in Bromsgrove in the West Midlands and Countryman wants either delivery or local collection in the vicinity of Suffolk.

The seller of the Nakamichi deck is now offering postage as an option.

 

[Nye Samuel]

The seller is now offering postage as an option.

True but mine is a bit cheaper and pretty good! However, the Nak is a bloody good machine and a tough act to beat.

£100 including Linn Black (4) interconnects.

 

[Countryman]

Thanks to all for the offers and messages. Let me do some reading around on each one. Thanks again.

 

[Nye Samuel]

The Aiwa is now connected to my hifi...it can be demonstrated...if you are interested....tea/coffee and chocolate biscuits will be provided!

 

[keiron99]

Have you got a tape loop in order to make recordings? Not so easy these days now that amps are basically a box with a volume control.

 

[Nye Samuel]

Have you got a tape loop in order to make recordings? Not so easy these days now that amps are basically a box with a volume control.

I can record with the Aiwa and my Rega Elex MK 4

 

[Countryman]

Just reading around, checking the availability of blank (new) cassettes and trying to see if I can uncover my old collection anywhere. Yes, my amp has tape in and record out, thanks. Reliability will be key as I have no experience in changing belts. Yet.

 

[AnilS]

@Countryman belt changes can be relatively easy or downright fiddly.

I've just changed the belts on my Aiwa AD-F850 (brilliant 3 head machine). I've had three of these (2 sold, one available to buy) and they are very straightforward. I use Thakker belts from Germany.

There are also some decks that have no belts at all. Some are termed direct drive.

I'll be selling more of my decks, but hopefully you'll find something suitable.

 

[Nye Samuel]

My Aiwa is no longer available on the grounds that it won’t record..possibly something simple…sorry to waste your time.

 

[Countryman]

My Aiwa is no longer available on the grounds that it won’t record..possibly something simple…sorry to waste your time.

Thanks, Nye. Appreciate your honesty