Brenell Mk 5 and sony reel to reel - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

terrybull · 10th May 2011, 6:50 pm

These have been unearthed from the house clearance I am assisting with.
1.Brenell Mk 5 Series 3. Weighs a ton.
2. Sony TC 458 good condition.

I do not know if either work and am hesitant to power them up especially the valve Brenell. appart from a few small edges of the leather cloth lifting the Brenell is good condition and the Sony is good too.
These will both be sold. Can anyone comment on their value please.
Thank you

zooterman · 10th May 2011, 7:35 pm

They are only worth what someone is prepared to pay, put them on eBay then you will get your answer.

brenellic2000 · 11th May 2011, 9:45 am

The Brenell Mk.5M Series 3 is the most desireable of the Mk.5s, with its Papst motors and Bogen heads - but its value very much depends on whether the deck, especially heads, are fully working! But yes, they were a very good indeed which is why they can attract serious money = anywhere from £30-£100+.

Could you let me have the serial number please (in the lid) for my Brenell records?

Barry

terrybull · 11th May 2011, 2:54 pm

Serial number is shown in the 2nd photo.

pjotr52 · 17th Jul 2011, 10:53 pm

I've also a Sony TC 458, but there is not left anything of the discription from the voltage selection. Can you make a photo of the voltage selection, so I can use it (and not have to be afraid for burning the recorder)?

zooterman · 18th Jul 2011, 4:21 pm

Have you managed to sell these items.
Wal

DOFFERY · 18th Jul 2011, 6:06 pm

Terry,
Check the capstan motor , this is a weak link in an unused Brenell.

Colin.

10th May 2011, 6:50 pm	#1
terrybull Octode Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southwell, Nottinghamshire, UK. Posts: 1,784	Brenell Mk 5 and sony reel to reel These have been unearthed from the house clearance I am assisting with. 1.Brenell Mk 5 Series 3. Weighs a ton. 2. Sony TC 458 good condition. I do not know if either work and am hesitant to power them up especially the valve Brenell. appart from a few small edges of the leather cloth lifting the Brenell is good condition and the Sony is good too. These will both be sold. Can anyone comment on their value please. Thank you Attached Thumbnails

10th May 2011, 7:35 pm	#2
zooterman Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lampeter, Dyfed, Wales, UK. Posts: 369	Re: Brenell Mk 5 and sony reel to reel They are only worth what someone is prepared to pay, put them on eBay then you will get your answer.

11th May 2011, 9:45 am	#3
brenellic2000 Octode Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rye, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 1,647	Re: Brenell Mk 5 and sony reel to reel The Brenell Mk.5M Series 3 is the most desireable of the Mk.5s, with its Papst motors and Bogen heads - but its value very much depends on whether the deck, especially heads, are fully working! But yes, they were a very good indeed which is why they can attract serious money = anywhere from £30-£100+. Could you let me have the serial number please (in the lid) for my Brenell records? Barry

11th May 2011, 2:54 pm	#4
terrybull Octode Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southwell, Nottinghamshire, UK. Posts: 1,784	Re: Brenell Mk 5 and sony reel to reel Serial number is shown in the 2nd photo.

17th Jul 2011, 10:53 pm	#5
pjotr52 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Posts: 1	Re: Brenell Mk 5 and sony reel to reel I've also a Sony TC 458, but there is not left anything of the discription from the voltage selection. Can you make a photo of the voltage selection, so I can use it (and not have to be afraid for burning the recorder)?

18th Jul 2011, 4:21 pm	#6
zooterman Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lampeter, Dyfed, Wales, UK. Posts: 369	Re: Brenell Mk 5 and sony reel to reel Have you managed to sell these items. Wal

18th Jul 2011, 6:06 pm	#7
DOFFERY Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 1,488	Re: Brenell Mk 5 and sony reel to reel Terry, Check the capstan motor , this is a weak link in an unused Brenell. Colin.