Grundig TK8-3D reel to reel - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Jonlowe · 18th May 2012, 11:06 am

My father has one of these that seems to have an electrical fault. He very much wants to have it repaired or to replace it with a similar deck so that he can play his old tapes. Does anyone know if there is someone near Cambridge that could help him?

Thanks,

Jonathan Lowe

Darren-UK · 18th May 2012, 11:16 am

Hi Jonathan,

Whilst it's appreciated you're in The Netherlands and the Grundig is presumably in Cambridge, members will likely wish to know the nature of the fault before they consider offering to help. Can you elaborate at all?

Jonlowe · 2nd Jun 2012, 12:44 pm

Darren- thanks...and sorry for not being more specific earlier, although I do not have much more information. As far as my Dad can tell (I have not checked the machine), it is an electrical or amplification fault. The valves and belts seem to be in good working order, but there is no sound. Any advice on folks who could take a look at it in or around the Cambridge area would be much appreciated.

Thanks, Jonathan

DOFFERY · 3rd Jun 2012, 7:36 am

I would love to repair your TK 8, alas I live in the N.West of the UK. Just one minor point, from memory I think there is a speaker on/off switch in the rear compartment of the machine, worth checking.

Colin.

Jonlowe · 3rd Jun 2012, 12:57 pm

Colin- many thanks. I'll ask my Dad to check that. Regards, Jonathan

18th May 2012, 11:06 am	#1
Jonlowe Retired Dormant Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hilversum, Netherlands Posts: 3	Grundig TK8-3D reel to reel My father has one of these that seems to have an electrical fault. He very much wants to have it repaired or to replace it with a similar deck so that he can play his old tapes. Does anyone know if there is someone near Cambridge that could help him? Thanks, Jonathan Lowe

18th May 2012, 11:16 am	#2
Darren-UK Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 4,061	Re: Grundig TK8-3D reel to reel Hi Jonathan, Whilst it's appreciated you're in The Netherlands and the Grundig is presumably in Cambridge, members will likely wish to know the nature of the fault before they consider offering to help. Can you elaborate at all?

2nd Jun 2012, 12:44 pm	#3
Jonlowe Retired Dormant Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hilversum, Netherlands Posts: 3	Re: Grundig TK8-3D reel to reel Darren- thanks...and sorry for not being more specific earlier, although I do not have much more information. As far as my Dad can tell (I have not checked the machine), it is an electrical or amplification fault. The valves and belts seem to be in good working order, but there is no sound. Any advice on folks who could take a look at it in or around the Cambridge area would be much appreciated. Thanks, Jonathan

3rd Jun 2012, 7:36 am	#4
DOFFERY Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 1,488	Re: Grundig TK8-3D reel to reel I would love to repair your TK 8, alas I live in the N.West of the UK. Just one minor point, from memory I think there is a speaker on/off switch in the rear compartment of the machine, worth checking. Colin.

3rd Jun 2012, 12:57 pm	#5
Jonlowe Retired Dormant Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hilversum, Netherlands Posts: 3	Re: Grundig TK8-3D reel to reel Colin- many thanks. I'll ask my Dad to check that. Regards, Jonathan