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  1. W

    Tandberg TR-2030 — Tips for restringing the dial cord?

    Hi everyone, I made a little mistake today while cleaning the tuner assembly on my TR-2030 and accidentally popped the dial cord completely off the drum. I have never restrung a dial cord before. Does anyone have a routing diagram for this specific model, or any favorite tricks to make getting...
  2. C

    Tandberg 3001A Buttons Springs Oh my!

    I took apart my 3001A to fix a stuck tuning system, which seems to have been successful. (I pulled out the piece in the middle and sprayed various cleaners and oils while gently turning. It barely could move before and now moved in response to the tuning dial. Rewinding the string confused me a...
  3. W

    Have I found the Tandberg 65?

    On a local marketplace I’ve found a black tandberg 64 style tape deck for $60. They claim it works just fine. I’d like to do my own inspection and testing but it seems to lack any recording controls just like the 65. However the only ever sold online 65 didn’t have the black knob on the bottom...
  4. A

    Tandberg TR-2030 Field Strength Indicator

    Hello, I am glad about the possibility to register to this legendary forum. Can I ask for the help? I obtained Tandberg TR-2030 which I like much. While the AF part seems to be OK, the tuner has some issues. For example, after the powering the receiver On, the Signal Strength indicator moves to...
  5. L

    Tandberg TR 2060: powers on, no sound

    hello everyone, I recently acquired an old Tandberg tr 2060. Cosmetically, it’s in great shape (both inside and outside) and it powers on, but theres no sound output. I’ve tried all the inputs and it’s the same for all of them. There’s no power coming out any of the speaker channels. Any ideas...
  6. Gerge_Sletar

    Tandberg 3041x motor torque

    Hi I've been working on a Tandberg 3041x, recapped and sounding really good; the problem I'm having is with the motor. I thought it would be a case of a new belt and rebuilding the clutches, but I've been having problems, and it is actually working worse than before I removed the old pads and...
  7. Gerge_Sletar

    Tandberg 3041x Capacitors

    Hello I'm currently going through recapping and testing the electronics in my Tandberg 3041x reel-to-reel. So far, I've sourced all but one capacitor replacement. The value in question is 500uf 12v; there are two, and they are for the left and right audio amplification. All I've been able to...
  8. Gerge_Sletar

    Tandberg 3041x reel-to-reel top panel and feet 3d-print

    Hi I've recently come into possession of a Tandberg 3041x reel to reel it's going to take a bit of work to cosmetically restore. It did not come with the feet for vertical standing or a top panel to hide leads, there doesn't seem to be anything available online to purchase apart from one foot...
  9. goodloe

    Tandberg Hi-Fi System 15, System 17 Speakers - Service

    Hello, I've recently acquired a pair each of Tandberg Hi-Fi System 15 and System 17 speakers and would love to have them serviced, to include recapping crossovers as I imagine they'd need it. I'm located between Richmond, Va and DC. I understand these are not often found stateside, but was...
  10. K

    Troubleshooting Help: Tandberg TR-2080

    I have a Tandberg TR-2080 that has been part of my collection for awhile, and I am just now getting around to giving it the attention it deserves; it had been relegated to the project pile for the better part of two years. The issues I had been having: When I got the unit, the audio output had...
  11. Robergé

    Tandberg TR 2075 Speaker Pop

    Good morning everyone! Thanks in advance for any info you guys can provide, this site is awesome. I recently had a full professional recap done on my Tandberg TR 2075. Not the MK II, the original 2075. The speaker pops when I turn it on, and DC voltage spikes to about 500mv for a very brief...
  12. V

    Understanding Tandberg TR-1000/1010/1020 Stereo Decoder Alignment Instructions

    Greetings! TL/DR: Could someone please help explain what abbreviations and weird deviation figures mean in the instructions below. For more detail read on! I've been working on one of my Tandbergs TR-1020 (pretty much the same as TR-1000 or TR-1010) for the last little while. It's not an easy...
  13. M

    Maintenance on Tandberg 3009A monos

    I recently picked up a pair of Tandberg 3009A monos from their original owner. They work/sound great but the seller mentioned that they haven't been serviced in approx. 20 years. I have three questions: 1) Given how well they appear to be working now, but considering how long they've gone...
  14. M

    Tandberg 3001A Tuner Needs Help

    Hello everyone, This is my first post on AK. I'm new to the hi-fi world having been decidedly mid-fi most of my adult life. I recently became taken with 3000 series Tandberg units. A few weeks ago, I picked up a 3001A tuner that needs some serious attention. The first problem I wanted to...
  15. L

    Tandberg Receiver Panel Mounts

    I have a Tandberg TR-2080, purchased it off of my uncle (the orignal owner)....had for many years and all of the sudden the side cover got loose. They used a plastic nut holder on the rear side covers to hold the nut in place and it was shattered I duplicated and produced a 3d printed model to...
  16. AlexHempel

    Help with Tandberg TR-2055 Channel Imbalance

    I've been working on my TR-2055 for a while and I'm a bit stumped. The problem is a large channel imbalance in the power amp section, with the left channel being weaker than the right. There are no DC issues -- the power supply rails are fine and all DC voltages I could think of checking are...
  17. BenzoRocco

    Tandberg TR2060 & 3036a & L100

    Hello fellow AK ers I need some of the Tandberg specialist expertise I currently have a Tandberg TR2060 paired with a set of JBL Century L100's and would like to drive more power to them so I have the opportunity to purchase a Tandberg 3036a for $300 which I have done research and the price...
  18. AngelAT

    Tandberg TR 2060 salvagable or not

    Hello fellow AKs, I got a Tandberg TR 2060 in terrible condition- without housing, some parts missing, etc. As I know how good these receivers are, I am trying my best to save it. I have and old TR 2025 that am using as parts donor for lamps' board, top, bottom and sides, etc. The power amp...
  19. TellMeWhy

    Tandberg TCD330 tape skew problems

    I recently bought a Tandberg TCD330, seemingly in excellent condition. The seller told me the unit had been recapped, cleaned and lubricated around 3 years ago by a top local audio technician and then shortly afterwards calibrated and aligned by Tandberg Zentral Service in Germany. I have the...
  20. pari57

    Tandberg TPT 3001 Help please

    Hello guys, I am working on a Tandberg tuner TPT3001 and I need some help. When I got the unit it was NOT working at all. The tuning wheel and the other parts of the tuning system were all stuck. The tuning wheel tip was completely corroded as well as its copper connection on the PCB. The...
  21. CosmoK

    Tandberg TR-2075 turn-off pop and restoration

    I've recently revived a TR-2075 and it sounds great. However, I have a loud pop that visibly moves the woofers when I turn the receiver off without disengaging the speakers via the speaker selector switch. This is a non-issue for me, since I'm used to turning down the volume and turning the...
  22. WiDucPioneer

    Tandberg TR2055 - Needs Replacement Relay

    My poor old TR2055 is in need of a replacement relay I think. I believe this is an early series unit. I noticed the other day that the right channel was cutting out after the unit heated up. I at first thought about dirty contacts so I cleaned the speaker selection switch as well as volume and...
  23. James Cox

    Tandburg 2080 restoration problems

    Well I'm back with another head scratcher! My friend brought me a tandberg 2080 to try to get restored and up and running for him. I tried to warn him that I'm more familiar with tube stuff and have only done basic recaps on solid state gear but he wouldnt listen! So we this thing arrived on...
  24. G

    Tandberg TR2040 balance pot question

    Hi, I have a TR2040 that has the balance pot shaft off. The axle (grey plastic center bit) is flat with the metal housing. I tried to glue a bit of plastic to the grey center bit but it won't stick when turned. I would like to replace it with a new one. What specs should a replacement balance...
  25. N

    Tandberg Solvsuper 10 - Attached Modern Devices

    I recently acquired A very nice condition and well working Tandberg Solvsuper 10. It is a late model with power button and AFC. produces 6-8 watts per channel, with 30 watts peak. I'm running it to RadioShack Minimus 7 pair and a Theater Solutions Sub8S with very good results in a small space...
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