{"product_id":"tandberg-3014a-vintage-cassette-deck-minty-and-complete-serviced","title":"Tandberg 3014A Vintage Cassette Deck - Minty and Complete - Serviced","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTandberg is known for some incredible cassette and reel to reel decks. The 3014A is easily one of the best ever made by the Norwegian company, and in my opinion one of the top three ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rarely get this model into the shop as it had low production numbers compared to the top of the line Nakamichi Dragon and CR-7A decks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirstly, this tape deck is constructed beautifully. Every single button and knob is made out of metal and feels incredible to operate. The brushed front panel is also a standout and looks amazing at any angle. There is very little plastic inside and out, and the fit and finish of all the components is exemplary.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNoteworthy features include: three heads for real-time record monitoring, dual capstan, Dolby B+C noise reduction, and a variable output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso very impressive is its manual record azimuth adjustment which is visible at the left side of the cassette well. Only a handful of cassette decks allow this type of adjustment and it's very useful. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne special thing also to mention this deck are the extremely fast rewind and fast forward functions. Possibly the fastest any of us in the shop have ever seen on a cassette deck!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost importantly this cassette deck was serviced in house. An absolute must for reliability and performance for vintage tape decks like this. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded with the tape desk will be its box, remote (rare), and the owners manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssentially a complete kit as it left the factory which is uber rare. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkyFi Cosmetic Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery minimal wear visible. Brand new Walnut side panels. Overall super good condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkyFi Technical Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 3014A was serviced in-house including belts, bulbs, cleaning of all controls, setting VU meters, aligning the tape path, cleaning and aligning heads, cleaning bearings, lubrication, adjusting record and playback levels, and setting tape bias for all three types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecording was tested with Type II and Type IV tapes with great results. Both VU meters were disassembled and lubricated which is a chronic issue with all 3014s. The VU meters are accurate but one is slightly slower in response time than the other. The Remote was cleaned and received a new battery and testing to ensure proper function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand Background:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTandberg was an electronics manufacturer located in Norway. The company began in the radio field, but became more widely known for their reel to reel recorders as well as cassette decks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnections:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRCA inputs and outputs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8\/10 = Very Good. Excellent front faceplate, one minor flaw on chassis side or top. See our detailed rating description \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/pages\/our-rating-scale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking perfectly and tested in our lab.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnit, remote, manual and power cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Manufacturers Packing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType \u003cbr\u003e3-head, single compact cassette deck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeads \u003cbr\u003e1 x playback, 1 x record, 1 x erase\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoise Reduction \u003cbr\u003eB, C\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency Response \u003cbr\u003e18 Hz to 23 kHz (With Type IV metal tape)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignal to Noise Ratio \u003cbr\u003e74 dB (Dolby C)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWow and Flutter \u003cbr\u003e0.06%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion \u003cbr\u003e2%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput \u003cbr\u003e100mV (line)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput \u003cbr\u003e0.7V (line)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17.13\" W x 6.54\" H x 13.78\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e21.6 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Age:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1983\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLink to Manual:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifiengine.com\/manual_library\/tandberg\/tcd-3014.shtml\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Cables:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/kimber-kable-hero-interconnects-pair-rca-ultraplate-or-wbt-connectors-new\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - RCA Interconnects\u003c\/a\u003e - Better\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/kimber-kable-silver-streak-interconnects-pair-rca-ultraplate-or-wbt-connectors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - RCA Interconnects\u003c\/a\u003e - Best\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTesting Process:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst steps are performed to determine if the unit is a candidate for our full restoration process, or if it's just in need of a light service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe perform a basic functionality test to ensure proper playback, fast forward, and rewind. We look for smooth operation of the motors, transport engagement, and associated rolling parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe then do an internal physical inspection to ensure the belts and rubber consumable parts are up to spec.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternal components are checked to make sure there are no signs of heat stress or damage, particularly in the power supply section. Capacitors are checked for telltale signs of predictive failure including bulging, shrunken wrappers, or physical leakage. We also inspect the PCBs for discoloration from resistors or transistors that may have been running hot. On vintage units we often spot check select capacitors for value and ESR. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA light service will involve replacement of belts and rollers, external cleaning of heads, mechanism and boards, and basic record and playback tests. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA full restoration will often include disassembly of the drive system and replacement of all consumable and wearable parts including pinch rollers, belts, brakes, and bearings. We then clean, lubricate, and re-assemble the drive and perform basic mechanical alignment to ensure proper tape path and head alignment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinal calibration will involve adjustment of the playback, erase, and record heads, along with optimization of the bias for a specific tape type. We do this with the aid of a Sound Technology 1510A tape deck analyzer plus a Nakamichi T-100 Audio Analyzer with reference calibration tapes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinal listening tests are performed while monitoring with our reference Grado HP-1 headphones and a variety of factory and custom reference recordings We find that there is no better system for critical listening on tapes than with headphones, especially when comparing a live feed to a recorded feed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tandberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47108045111550,"sku":"103908","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/3275\/9084\/files\/tandberg-3014a-vintage-cassette-deck-minty-and-complete-serviced-tape-665.jpg?v=1753461977","url":"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/en-gb\/products\/tandberg-3014a-vintage-cassette-deck-minty-and-complete-serviced","provider":"SkyFi Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}