Cosmetic changes Philips N4308 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

BrianAllen · 26th Jan 2020, 4:00 pm

I have a couple of queries regarding the cosmetic changes made to my N4308/55 and N4308/85 decks during the production years and am hoping that someone may know of a website that lists the history of Philips N4307/N4308 tape recorders?

Maarten in The Netherlands has been very helpful in assisting me in identifying the manufacturing dates but rather than "pester" him for further information, I think it best to go out and do my own research.

Thank you.

dazzlevision · 26th Jan 2020, 4:44 pm

I don't know of a website, but the only significant change to the cosmetic presentation parts to the N4308 was in the final period of production, when the cabinet and control knobs were substantially changed. See the first page here:

https://freeservicemanuals.info/en/s...None/RECORDER/

It list the presentation parts changes in N4308/85 versions and there is a photo.

BrianAllen · 26th Jan 2020, 5:36 pm

Thank you.

It isn't essential that I have this information but just wanted to check that I have the correct lid for my 4308/55 as the logo on the front of the lid has 4308 and not N4308, also the same (4308) on the heads cover.

Anyway, with your help (the flywheel) , I have now managed to save two Philips tape decks for the nation!! Just a little soldering job and make up some clutches and a pause brake for the 4308/85.

Such a satisfying and interesting hobby; shame that I only discovered in later life. Oh well, better now than never.

26th Jan 2020, 4:00 pm	#1
BrianAllen Heptode Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands, UK. Posts: 595	Cosmetic changes Philips N4308 I have a couple of queries regarding the cosmetic changes made to my N4308/55 and N4308/85 decks during the production years and am hoping that someone may know of a website that lists the history of Philips N4307/N4308 tape recorders? Maarten in The Netherlands has been very helpful in assisting me in identifying the manufacturing dates but rather than "pester" him for further information, I think it best to go out and do my own research. Thank you.

26th Jan 2020, 4:44 pm	#2
dazzlevision Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Near Swindon, North Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 3,622	Re: Cosmetic changes Philips N4308 I don't know of a website, but the only significant change to the cosmetic presentation parts to the N4308 was in the final period of production, when the cabinet and control knobs were substantially changed. See the first page here: https://freeservicemanuals.info/en/s...None/RECORDER/ It list the presentation parts changes in N4308/85 versions and there is a photo.

26th Jan 2020, 5:36 pm	#3
BrianAllen Heptode Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands, UK. Posts: 595	Re: Cosmetic changes Philips N4308 Thank you. It isn't essential that I have this information but just wanted to check that I have the correct lid for my 4308/55 as the logo on the front of the lid has 4308 and not N4308, also the same (4308) on the heads cover. Anyway, with your help (the flywheel) , I have now managed to save two Philips tape decks for the nation!! Just a little soldering job and make up some clutches and a pause brake for the 4308/85. Such a satisfying and interesting hobby; shame that I only discovered in later life. Oh well, better now than never.