TANDBERG TCD - 440A 3 Head Cassette Deck Player/Recorder Solid
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:51246063 | Model: TCD-440A |
| Brand: Tandberg | Country/Region of Manufacture: Norway |
TANDBERG CASSETTE DECKMODEL TCD 440A115 V AC 60HzMADE IN NORWAYTANDBERG INDUSTRIER A/S OSLO
FULL DESCRIPTION:I originally purchased this secondhand and planned to give it a thorough cleaning/tune-up etc, but have never gotten around to it, and now I need to pass it along to the next collector.
I was able to run it through some testing before listing it here, please see my notes below.
- Unit powers up successfully, meters are nice and bright and respond well during playback....r>- Play, Rewind, Stop, Wind, Eject all work successfully. I wound and re-wound a few different types/lengths of tape and it worked successfully - a bit slowed and noisy at times, but fully functional.
- Tested listening capabilities with only headphones as my full hi-fi-system isn't set up at the moment due to a move. Using the Output Level faders with headphones, I got great sound and even distribution across left and right channels. There was a significant amount of crackle as I moved the faders up and down, likely due to needing a cleaning.
- Wasn't able to hook it up using the input/output jacks due to aforementioned issue, but judging by the exterior they are free of any damage/major oxidation.
- Eject worked well, cover fits securely closed, although it is a little uneven/not totally flush when locked (just a couple mm off near the top. Still functional.
- I have never opened this or removed any screws to check out the inside, but it appears that the previous owner did. There are a couple screws missing on the back, some visible scratching to areas surrounding screws, and some light stripping on a few screws (nothing too severe).
- Wooden end pieces have moderate denting and scratches, and some light cracking that is visible upon close inspection, all damage was present when I received the unit, and it has been stored in my dry closet for the past couple years.
- Rubber feet are hardened and a bit cracked here and there, but they don't look to be at risk of falling off.
Overall, this is a great deck and I've enjoyed listening to a handful of cassettes in it on my headphones over the past couple days. Almost makes me want to keep it! I'm sure it will be better in a new home though - some attention to the exterior and a bit of cleaning and lubrication inside would make this really shine!
Will be packed with care with lots of bubble wrap, and double-boxed with packing peanuts between sealed boxes.
Ships promptly after payment is confirmed via USPS Priority Mail.
FULL DESCRIPTION:I originally purchased this secondhand and planned to give it a thorough cleaning/tune-up etc, but have never gotten around to it, and now I need to pass it along to the next collector.
I was able to run it through some testing before listing it here, please see my notes below.
- Unit powers up successfully, meters are nice and bright and respond well during playback.
- Tested listening capabilities with only headphones as my full hi-fi-system isn't set up at the moment due to a move. Using the Output Level faders with headphones, I got great sound and even distribution across left and right channels. There was a significant amount of crackle as I moved the faders up and down, likely due to needing a cleaning.
- Wasn't able to hook it up using the input/output jacks due to aforementioned issue, but judging by the exterior they are free of any damage/major oxidation.
- Eject worked well, cover fits securely closed, although it is a little uneven/not totally flush when locked (just a couple mm off near the top. Still functional.
- I have never opened this or removed any screws to check out the inside, but it appears that the previous owner did. There are a couple screws missing on the back, some visible scratching to areas surrounding screws, and some light stripping on a few screws (nothing too severe).
- Wooden end pieces have moderate denting and scratches, and some light cracking that is visible upon close inspection, all damage was present when I received the unit, and it has been stored in my dry closet for the past couple years.
- Rubber feet are hardened and a bit cracked here and there, but they don't look to be at risk of falling off.
Overall, this is a great deck and I've enjoyed listening to a handful of cassettes in it on my headphones over the past couple days. Almost makes me want to keep it! I'm sure it will be better in a new home though - some attention to the exterior and a bit of cleaning and lubrication inside would make this really shine!
Will be packed with care with lots of bubble wrap, and double-boxed with packing peanuts between sealed boxes.
Ships promptly after payment is confirmed via USPS Priority Mail.
