The Quirky Braun C2 Tape Deck With a Slick Motorized Loading Drawer

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ความคิดเห็น • 38

  • @MLX1401
    @MLX1401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is one of my dream decks, unfortunately extremely rare in Finland...
    Standing alone it's not that sexy because of the crazy height vs depth -ratio, but the full stack together looks just amazing!
    Also, build quality seems to be what you would expect for a Braun; reliable and serviceable :)

  • @vinylrulesok8470
    @vinylrulesok8470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lovely tape deck, a real interesting piece. Can’t believe someone would actually chuck that away !

  • @nikossoursos7032
    @nikossoursos7032 ปีที่แล้ว

    This the the most beautifull cassette deck i ever seen. I would be bround to have one.

  • @stephenmcbride6359
    @stephenmcbride6359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had this deck, the amplifier and the tuner. Mine were a little older though. They were a lovely little set, very quirky. The amp was only abt 30wpc but sounded great. Cheers, thanks for the memory.

  • @williammcdonald4922
    @williammcdonald4922 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i owned the ADS version of this deck and the matching receiver in the mid 80's through mid 90's. both seemed really well built and worked flawlessly during my time with them.

    • @luismelendez5747
      @luismelendez5747 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I once inherited the entire ADS Setup in black. It looked a lot better than it sounded.
      Did have KOOL factor.

  • @joeblankenship377
    @joeblankenship377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I only know Braun for their electric razors. These tray loading tape decks are so cool.

  • @FLH3official
    @FLH3official 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Braun's design (Dieter Rams), always excellent.

  • @nickbitten6037
    @nickbitten6037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow- never seen a Braun tape deck before. Very intetesting

  • @dimitriosklonis2366
    @dimitriosklonis2366 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got an ads C2/3 tape deck for the last 3 years with a cd player CD4 and a Braun A1 integrated amp. Lovely tape deck. The whole combo works nicely along with a pair of ads speakers (what else!). It is a breath of fresh air - simplicity and functionality - compared to high end gear that I also own.
    Your video is very nice, maybe include a audio sample next time, instead of only a very accurate narrative.

  • @Yeshuahanozri
    @Yeshuahanozri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Replacement heads for this are probably still cheaper than the ones for their electric toothbrushes.

  • @hifijohn
    @hifijohn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It has that homemade look to it.like some kid made it in his metal shop in school.

  • @JAZZMAN72762
    @JAZZMAN72762 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm sure it's a nice deck,it is quite unique,but I'd rather view the tape vertically

  • @MatthewBrannigan
    @MatthewBrannigan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    First time I've ever seen both Dolby C and FeCr tape selection, There can't have been long where they were both a thing.

    • @kevinhickman50
      @kevinhickman50 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I suspect the FeCr was intended for backward compatibility, as you noted, it was gone before Dolby C was released. I've also not seen a deck with both FeCr and Metal, although I would be less surprised by that. I know the Onkyo 630D was FeCr and the 630DM was Metal. Exact same deck except for that.
      Also, it was only sold in 1982. The C3 came out in 83 and was sold for several years, did not have FeCr.

    • @hifijohn
      @hifijohn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a realistic deck that has all 4 tape types.

    • @LapisandHamtarolover
      @LapisandHamtarolover 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This one's probably from 1983 or 1984; that's when tape decks with FeCr and Dolby C decks: think Sony's TC-K777ES.

    • @MatthewBrannigan
      @MatthewBrannigan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Denon and Sony were hangouts for type III, I think they both gave up about 1985.

  • @stephenc2738
    @stephenc2738 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Braun made beautiful components, as a university student in the early 70's I envied those who could afford them. I Ioved the look, quality, tactile operational and sound of their components (TG1000 series reel-to-reel decks were special) Like good components in their day, they were serviceable. QUAD produced a "Braun version" of their ESL 57. ADS of the US offered re-branded versions of their components and some of their loudspeakers. Sadly the Asian invasion of audio components killed Braun's audio division and it morphed into a mass-producer of small consumer appliances. I highly disagree with the technician about the Tandberg and especially Nakamichi cassette decks (with their fiddly knobs and plastic cogs & gears) constantly requiring re-biasing with each tape played - The Revox B710 and B215 were and still are tops.

  • @AudioElectronicsChicago
    @AudioElectronicsChicago 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice design for sure 👍🏻 👍🏻

  • @adaboy4z
    @adaboy4z 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    First time seeing a slider tape deck pretty cool!

  • @Tacsmoker
    @Tacsmoker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    its very cute

  • @naibafabdulkobor4301
    @naibafabdulkobor4301 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you say the C2 was the only tape deck they've made? Yes, the only one except for the C1, C3, C2³ and C4. 😁

    • @SkyFiAudio
      @SkyFiAudio  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching and for the clarification!

  • @bayork
    @bayork ปีที่แล้ว

    I have one of these in black. Mine is the ADS version. What do you charge to replace belts and service? And where are you located?

  • @edd2771
    @edd2771 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interested in your thoughts on vintage ADS/Braun speakers.

    • @vks4392
      @vks4392 ปีที่แล้ว

      I listen to ADS speakers. Have a ADS 2030 and 910 speakers. Excellent sounding. Sold my ADS 1230 and 810s to a friend. He’s having a bl@st. They are awesome sounding with VINCENT Hybrid Tube Amp

  • @jeffkalina7727
    @jeffkalina7727 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am traveling for vacation and found not one but two Nakamichi 505 CD players said to be in working condition. $650-$699.
    Is the their best model? Price good?

    • @fendergibs
      @fendergibs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think at that time the Nakamichi CD7A Mark II, was there a top-of-the-line. I believe their absolute reference is a Nakamichi CD dragon separates

  • @sunsan997
    @sunsan997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SONY K-88と似ていますね。

  • @kawmic7
    @kawmic7 ปีที่แล้ว

    There's 4 tapetypes not 3!

  • @shangyien
    @shangyien 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The colour is called "crystal grey". Apple copied it. Yours is a sandy colour because it came from a household of smokers. Automotive cutting compound or "Brasso" will clean it up.

    • @MLX1401
      @MLX1401 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not true :( This deck is definitely not stained by smoke! What an useless comment.

  • @stephenc2738
    @stephenc2738 ปีที่แล้ว

    Atelier is pronounced "a-tell-ee-ay"

    • @SkyFiAudio
      @SkyFiAudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, thanks Stephen. No I can stop wondering.