d8614 swap
samsnite - 2010-11-05 14:12
lav.loo - 2010-11-05 14:42
you probably already know the d8614 is my fave box, you will be hard pushed to match it's sound quality with something modern, the guy may not even be bothered what you exchange it for, to him it is probably just for a bit of music at work, get the best deal you can, try and exchange something that you don't really care about, as long as the radio works the guy will probably be happy 
let us know how you get on please, i love d8614 stories 
samsnite - 2010-11-09 09:35
retro.addict - 2010-11-09 09:56
I've experienced that before. As soon as they get the idea that their current radio might be worth some money (by someone expressing interest in it) they keep hold of it. That's the only reason they can invisage us wanting that kind of elderly radio, for the intention of selling it on for a profit. Did you go with a replacement radio? I bet you was really annoyed if you did and they said no.quote:Originally posted by Samsnite:
Aargh, there was surely a different sound to the bell today... They werent too sure to get rid of the philips...
lav.loo - 2010-11-09 11:13
well thats not what i wanted to hearquote:Originally posted by Samsnite:
Aargh, there was surely a different sound to the bell today... They werent too sure to get rid of the philips... oh well, aint gonna keep my hopes up on this one...
i was really hoping for you to have aqquired it, it will end up in a state in the workshop which is a shame, i really hope the guy sorts his head out and sticks to what he said, people like that really p**s me off best of luck and don't give up on it 
samsnite - 2010-11-13 10:19
lav.loo - 2010-11-13 12:17
retro.addict - 2010-11-13 16:50
Yeah but the Sony is really ugly and the Philips is really nice looking, Arron.quote:Originally posted by LAV LOO:
looks like a fair swap to me
They might not see it as a fair swap. That said, the Sony is a lot more modern, has twin cassette decks, has a digital tuner with presets, and detatchable speakers. - Good luck, Samsnite! 
nevone - 2010-11-14 05:35
lol" 
samsnite - 2011-09-27 09:49
well well, what do you know... 
Was at work again at the wood shop. Look at the time go, almost a year back since last time...
Incredibly enough the manager remembered me and me askin about the Philips! So he asked if i want it, i said (hell) yeah! Bring me another working one instead he said. OK, next day i brought a Philips with Turbo Bass (i guess i did not take a photo of it) with me, he said it is ok. So now the d8614 is at my place.
The only thing is they managed to fook it up quite bad, paint all over, missing carrying handle, cracked case, broken antenna... and so on. But hell, it looks cool anyway! And sounds awesome! Will post some pictures.
kingrat2010 - 2011-09-27 10:45
congrats
thebeardedlady - 2011-09-28 15:32
Boomboxer Win!
samsnite - 2011-11-09 03:01
Here she is, in all her past glory...
does the cassette deck work? or has this succumbed to the
Brittle broken gear syndrom 
Gee if Somebody had one of those gear's and
could/would send to Bredgeo for re-manufacturing - that
would be terrific...
Need 2 gears here ...
radio.raheem - 2011-11-09 14:28
mine has the same problem.....now there is a box that actually does sound better than the m70
kingrat2010 - 2011-11-09 23:44
kingrat2010 - 2011-11-09 23:47
ghettoman - 2011-11-09 23:55
Wow Kingrat,i think you like 8614s ? 
these are a nice box,i would have bought one but i just have'nt stumbled accross one local yet..
kingrat2010 - 2011-11-10 00:31
all mine found local
Philips D8614 Magnavox D8623 Boombox 1-Piece
quote: Originally posted by Samsnite: What radio will match the sound quality and ease of use? 
The Magnavox D8623 Will Match it Exactly!!! 
Philips D8614 Magnavox D8623 Boombox 1-Piece batteryback view IMG_2521 
Fullsize http://i43.tinypic.com/2e6damc.jpg
Philips D8614 Magnavox D8623 Boombox 1-Piece Front blue speakers IMG_2523 
Fullsize http://i42.tinypic.com/wbywpy.jpg
Philips D8614 Magnavox D8623 Boombox 1-Piece Information on top IMG_2532 
Fullsize http://i43.tinypic.com/2vb7p7r.jpg
Philips D8614 Magnavox D8623 Boombox 1-Piece Standing back view IMG_2520 
Fullsize http://i42.tinypic.com/5xq2r6.jpg
Philips D8614 Magnavox D8623 Boombox 1-Piece Standing front view IMG_2518 
Fullzise http://i41.tinypic.com/2s0ogef.jpg
Bought both of these - Sadly, both are for sale.
does the cassette deck work? or has this succumbed to the
Brittle broken gear syndrom
Gee if Somebody had one of those gear's and
could/would send to Bredgeo for re-manufacturing - that
would be terrific...
Need 2 gears here ...
need one philips deck gear... index.php?board_oid=193392314111653483&content_oid=225482136302705526
In Above thread is a good picture of the Gear Needed - Anybody ???
For the Philips D 8614 or Magnavox D 8623 Boombox
lav.loo - 2011-11-18 13:21
love this thread guys, a box that you can pick up on epay uk for as less as 40 bricks an sounds and looks awesome, keep them coming please
325addict - 2015-01-11 11:55
does the cassette deck work? or has this succumbed to the
Brittle broken gear syndrom
Gee if Somebody had one of those gear's and
could/would send to Bredgeo for re-manufacturing - that
would be terrific...
Need 2 gears here ...
Send to WHAT? Do they make those gears there? I have a D8444 which suffers from the same problem. I'll try to get my hands on another one, which is - according to the seller - functioning properly. I could remove that gear and send it in. Or... will a cracked gear also do? You can still puzzle it to one part and measure all sizes and count the number of teeth etc etc.
michiel - 2015-01-11 12:13
The D8444 has a completely different gear as the D8614. Only thing they have in common is the shitty material they made of
michiel - 2015-01-11 12:14
Lovely pic!
325addict - 2015-01-11 12:35
I know by now, it has a different gear. I just asked a German gear manufacturer if they CAN make these gears and the well-known Sony DD centre gear. Let's see what happens... They seem to be specialized in small series!