Tandberg 3300x Crossfield Reel-To-Reel Recorder in Original Box!

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Tandberg 3300x Crossfield Reel-To-Reel Recorder in Original Box!
An estate sale find that’d been in climate-controlled storage since the mid 70’s.
Does it work? Well, sort of…
As expected, it powers up. Although I guessed the drive belts would long gone, all tape transport functions operate! However, there is a rubbing noise when the motor is engaged; it is likely in need of a good tear-down and lubrication.
The left reel does not clamp down firmly to the table, so the holder will need repaired/ replaced/ rigged. Mindful of these issues and not wanting to risk damage, I elected to do no further testing and am offering it as an “as-is”, project. But wow, what a great start!
Cosmetically, it’s nearly perfect, and the original box and Styrofoam are a nice bonus.
You’ll get everything pictured. Since the original box is likewise a collector’s item, the machine will be securely outer-boxed for transport.
I anticipate getting questions regarding parts. This Tandberg is so nice that I’d prefer, at this point, to sell it intact to an audiophile who will appreciate it. But due to their weight and high shipping costs reel-to-reel machines tend to be slow sellers, and unfortunately, they usually end up worth “more dead than alive” . So I’ll hold onto your parts requests for now, let the listing run for a month or so, then revisit the notion of parting it out if there’s no interest.