It is important for us to set the right expectation from the beginning. If you purchase a cassette deck from us, it will have received some work. Cassette decks will always require some attention to get them into a useable state.
Every customer has a different use for his cassette deck in mind. Some just require a good player, because they want to be able to listen to the old tape collection. Other’s are keen to indulge a bit more into this analog medium. They want to be able to record their own mix tapes or record analog sources (e.g. record player) on tapes.
There is also the audiophile. His expectations on the performance of device are the highest. It should not only play and record well – it has to sound as good as the high end source. The outside of the device also has to meet his high expectations.
To keep cost within reasonable range we created the badge system below. Cassette decks depending on restoration and performance grade are badged accordingly. The badge system will also be applied if you bring your own device for restoration into our workshop.
| Restoration Level | |
 | The device received a complete mechanical and electrical overhaul. Belts and rubber parts have been replaced. All capacitors have been replaced with new ones. The device will be fully calibrated and all functions will be thoroughly checked. Playback and record are working perfectly. It is operating within the original specification or better. The outside of the device will be restored as well, the case will be painted in (or close to) original colour if required. A detailed measurement protocol will be provided together with a detailed repair log listing all works that have been carried out. Plus all old parts that have been removed and replaced. |
 | The device has been serviced mechanically and electrically. The transport has been throughly cleaned. Heads have been cleaned and demagnetised. The deck has new belts and other rubber parts have been replaced as required. Capacitors have been replaced along the signal path and the deck went through a complete function check for playback and record. It has been calibrated and it will be operating close or within the original specifications. A detailed repair log will be provided with documentation of the work that has been carried out as well as all old parts that have been removed. |
 | The device received a basic service. Belts had been replaced if required, speed calibrated and record/playback head has been cleaned. All parts touching the tape have been checked and cleaned/reconditioned if required. The device also received a clean from the outside. Electrical work will only be done to restore function. The deck is in a working order when it leaves our workshop. Playback has been checked and verified to work well. Recording has confirmed to be working, but no calibration has been done. We are not providing any guarantees regarding the longevity of the device or on the quality of recordings done on them. |