Truvox R1 c/w Truvox Type C Amp - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Bookman · 24th Aug 2017, 7:06 pm

Lost for intent with this one in terms of what do I really want out of this and what would be the best way of achieving it and indeed will it be worth it?
Given that it all seems to be solid and has one owner from new (not me) there ought to be some mileage in some form of restoration.
Does anyone have any suggestions and perhaps more importantly could anyone suggest a "methodology of process"?
Have attached a couple of pics?
Apparently there was an outfit in London that packaged the equipment and yes, there is a piece of formica that is used as part of the assembly in case anyone is wondering?
Thanks
Joe

SteveCG · 25th Aug 2017, 1:07 pm

I've not encountered a Truvox 'in the flesh' but I was lead to believe by others that they were good machines. I, for one, would certainly keep it if it had come my way and try to get it going (I suspect there are various things - some mechanical, some electronic - that need attending to).

brenellic2000 · 25th Aug 2017, 1:54 pm

They are good, solid reliable and well respected tape deck even if they did use a very stable plywood deck plate. The amps were very good . I don't immediately recognise the cabinet - it may be a High Street Radio shop job.

Depending on the model, flywheel had cast on rubber driving face, much like a Uher which may need recasting/grinding.

Barry

Bookman · 25th Aug 2017, 8:28 pm

Hi Barry, The intention is to begin the deconstruction later next week so will clarify accordingly then.

AC/HL · 1st Sep 2017, 7:15 pm

Closed at Joe's request.

24th Aug 2017, 7:06 pm	#1
Bookman Hexode Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Taunton, Somerset, UK. Posts: 318	Lost for intent with this one in terms of what do I really want out of this and what would be the best way of achieving it and indeed will it be worth it? Given that it all seems to be solid and has one owner from new (not me) there ought to be some mileage in some form of restoration. Does anyone have any suggestions and perhaps more importantly could anyone suggest a "methodology of process"? Have attached a couple of pics? Apparently there was an outfit in London that packaged the equipment and yes, there is a piece of formica that is used as part of the assembly in case anyone is wondering? Thanks Joe Attached Thumbnails

25th Aug 2017, 1:07 pm	#2
SteveCG Nonode Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Herefordshire, UK. Posts: 2,495	Re: Truvox R1 c/w Truvox Type C Amp I've not encountered a Truvox 'in the flesh' but I was lead to believe by others that they were good machines. I, for one, would certainly keep it if it had come my way and try to get it going (I suspect there are various things - some mechanical, some electronic - that need attending to). Last edited by SteveCG; 25th Aug 2017 at 1:08 pm. Reason: punctuation

25th Aug 2017, 1:54 pm	#3
brenellic2000 Octode Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rye, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 1,647	Re: Truvox R1 c/w Truvox Type C Amp They are good, solid reliable and well respected tape deck even if they did use a very stable plywood deck plate. The amps were very good . I don't immediately recognise the cabinet - it may be a High Street Radio shop job. Depending on the model, flywheel had cast on rubber driving face, much like a Uher which may need recasting/grinding. Barry

25th Aug 2017, 8:28 pm	#4
Bookman Hexode Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Taunton, Somerset, UK. Posts: 318	Re: Truvox R1 c/w Truvox Type C Amp Hi Barry, The intention is to begin the deconstruction later next week so will clarify accordingly then.

1st Sep 2017, 7:15 pm	#5
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,642	Re: Truvox R1 c/w Truvox Type C Amp Closed at Joe's request.