Kolster Brandes wire recorder - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Mac2005 · 22nd Aug 2005, 2:51 pm

I have inherited a Kolster Brandes wire recorder vintage c.1947(?). It has a wooden case and a black roll top/lid. It is also a radio and record player. Does anyone know anything about them? Any ideas as to value? Is it worth trying to restore it. At the moment I haven't even tried putting a plug on it to see if it works.
Mac2005

mickjjo · 22nd Aug 2005, 3:24 pm

There is picture of a KB wire recorder half way down this page:-

http://www.recording-history.org/HTML/morewire.htm

I'm sure our experts will advise further, but don't be tempted to just plug it in, you may do more harm than good!

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Regards, Mick.

Mac2005 · 22nd Aug 2005, 5:51 pm

Yes, that's the beast!
Mac

reel-to-reel-man · 23rd Aug 2005, 6:03 am

Check the voltage before plugging it in, quite a few of them where 110v. These machines used a common deck, air king, Bang & Olfsen and other manufacturers used them, in working order and in good condition they are worth about £40-70 they are not something you see come up for sale often.

Do you have wire for it? I have a few tins

Mac2005 · 23rd Aug 2005, 4:40 pm

Thanks for info. I have a few wires (7 or 8). They have probably been recorded. I want to hear what is on them, that is one reason why I should like to get it working. One of the reels is labeled with my name!
Mac

reel-to-reel-man · 24th Aug 2005, 5:47 am

if the machine does not work let us know as I have a working wire recorder I could use to transfer the sound off with.

Mac2005 · 24th Aug 2005, 8:29 am

Thank you, that is very kind of you.
Mac

22nd Aug 2005, 2:51 pm	#1
Mac2005 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4	Kolster Brandes wire recorder I have inherited a Kolster Brandes wire recorder vintage c.1947(?). It has a wooden case and a black roll top/lid. It is also a radio and record player. Does anyone know anything about them? Any ideas as to value? Is it worth trying to restore it. At the moment I haven't even tried putting a plug on it to see if it works. Mac2005

22nd Aug 2005, 3:24 pm	#2
mickjjo Rest in Peace Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dartford, Kent, UK. Posts: 1,661	Re: Kolster Brandes wire recorder There is picture of a KB wire recorder half way down this page:- http://www.recording-history.org/HTML/morewire.htm I'm sure our experts will advise further, but don't be tempted to just plug it in, you may do more harm than good! . Regards, Mick.

22nd Aug 2005, 5:51 pm	#3
Mac2005 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4	Re: Kolster Brandes wire recorder Yes, that's the beast! Mac

23rd Aug 2005, 6:03 am	#4
reel-to-reel-man Heptode Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Paignton, Devon, UK. Posts: 805	Re: Kolster Brandes wire recorder Check the voltage before plugging it in, quite a few of them where 110v. These machines used a common deck, air king, Bang & Olfsen and other manufacturers used them, in working order and in good condition they are worth about £40-70 they are not something you see come up for sale often. Do you have wire for it? I have a few tins __________________ Vintage recorder collector www.vintagerecorders.co.uk

23rd Aug 2005, 4:40 pm	#5
Mac2005 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4	Re: Kolster Brandes wire recorder Thanks for info. I have a few wires (7 or 8). They have probably been recorded. I want to hear what is on them, that is one reason why I should like to get it working. One of the reels is labeled with my name! Mac

24th Aug 2005, 5:47 am	#6
reel-to-reel-man Heptode Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Paignton, Devon, UK. Posts: 805	Re: Kolster Brandes wire recorder if the machine does not work let us know as I have a working wire recorder I could use to transfer the sound off with. __________________ Vintage recorder collector www.vintagerecorders.co.uk

24th Aug 2005, 8:29 am	#7
Mac2005 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4	Re: Kolster Brandes wire recorder Thank you, that is very kind of you. Mac