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My trusty old Aiwa ADF 410 died on me at the weekend; first time I had went to use it in over a year.......but its bugging me that I don't have a tape deck on the rack anymore....anyway had a look over on e-bay for a bargain......looking to spend no more than £30.

There are a couple finishing in the next couple of days; which caught my eye can anyone of the ahem.......older members on the forum advise me which would be the better choice between the Yamaha KX-580 SE(5 star winner in its time) and the Sony TCK-B820S(this is the little brother of the TCK-A6ES which I would love.....but £600 deck in its day is still gonna hold some money).....

Any other suggestions welcome(no smart comments please)

Thanks

I would hope not to be one of the older members but had a pair of these when they were new http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PIONEER-CT-339-FULL-LOGIC-CONTROL-STEREO-CASSETTE-DECK_W0QQitemZ300361562356QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CE_Cassette_RL?hash=item45eef1b8f4

and this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Classic-mid-80s-pioneer-midi-cassette-deck-boxed-superb_W0QQitemZ120488255837QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CE_Cassette_RL?hash=item1c0da8e15d is a beauty! I always felt that Pioneer did great tape decks having grown up with my dads and having owned my own pair.

lcd4ever:

My trusty old Aiwa ADF 410 died on me at the weekend; first time I had went to use it in over a year.......but its bugging me that I don't have a tape deck on the rack anymore....anyway had a look over on e-bay for a bargain......looking to spend no more than £30.

There are a couple finishing in the next couple of days; which caught my eye can anyone of the ahem.......older members on the forum advise me which would be the better choice between the Yamaha KX-580 SE(5 star winner in its time) and the Sony TCK-B820S(this is the little brother of the TCK-A6ES which I would love.....but £600 deck in its day is still gonna hold some money).....

 

Any other suggestions welcome(no smart comments please)

Thanks

Thanks for making me sick Record Spot.....always the way.....there is a 'brand new' ADF 950 over on e-bay just now....opening bid £350 !!!! My mate had one of these back in the day and I'm sure he only paid £450 when it was new out......

Definitely looking for a Dolby S deck this time......

gpi:

Be careful buying off ebay, you won't know what state the heads are in. This guy repairs gear and is very dependable. Note the top loading Sony - a serious bit of kit in its day. http://www.greenhomeshop.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6&sort=20a&page=1 If you feel like splashing out: http://www.usedhifishop.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=822

Thanks for that one gpi. Never thought I'ld ever see a picture of my old cassette deck, the top loading Sony. What a machine! Got it in the NAAFI shop when overseas and used it with a Sansui AU666 amp bought in Changi village Singapore. Brought back some fond memories, Cheers 

lcd4ever:

Thanks for making me sick Record Spot.....always the way.....there is a 'brand new' ADF 950 over on e-bay just now....opening bid £350 !!!! My mate had one of these back in the day and I'm sure he only paid £450 when it was new out......

 

Definitely looking for a Dolby S deck this time......

I'd say go for the Yamaha - I'm very happy with my  Yamaha KX-493

Greenwich_Man:

I'd say go for the Yamaha - I'm very happy with my  Yamaha KX-493

I'd agree with that. Been really enjoying Leftfield - Leftism on my KX-393 today... As the 580SE was at least 2 up in the range, I'd definately go for one.

Looks like the Yamaha wins then........just hope i can get it at the right price......

thanks all

lcd4ever:

Looks like the Yamaha wins then........just hope i can get it at the right price......

 

thanks all