Picked up at Sony CFS-77 and JVC RC-838

[tmlfan]

Got these yesterday from the flea market, the Sony is in nice shape, clean. The tape plays slow.
The JVC I will be selling off, havent had a chance to test the JVC yet.

Here are pics (not the ones I got) as I didnt have a chance to snap a photo of mine, but you get the idea

 

[blu_fuz]

The JVC is looking good

 

[fresh produce]

Sweet love the JVC RC838 I got to get one of those

 

[redbenjoe]

Sweet love the JVC RC838 I got to get one of those

boink !!!!

TMLFAN --
you already have a good customer

and so does joe --his straps look perfect on the 838

 

[tmlfan]

Sweet love the JVC RC838 I got to get one of those

boink !!!!

TMLFAN --
you already have a good customer

and so does joe --his straps look perfect on the 838

Its up for sale or trade

act quick before I get the straps and change my mind

*I havent tested it yet*

 

[blu_fuz]

test and PM me

 

[tmlfan]

test and PM me

oh I could get a rainbow strap with green buckles to match?

 

[MasterBlaster84]

Outstanding flea finds by themselves but at the same time is awesome.
I've been a fan of the CFS-77 ever since I picked one up in decent shape, they may not be loaded with features but they look and sound good.
I just missed out on a beautiful example on eBay when the high bidder backed out, the seller sent second chance offers to the next two bidders but I was to slow.

 

[Reli]

Love the tweeters on both those models

 

[tmlfan]

Outstanding flea finds by themselves but at the same time is awesome.
I've been a fan of the CFS-77 ever since I picked one up in decent shape, they may not be loaded with features but they look and sound good.
I just missed out on a beautiful example on eBay when the high bidder backed out, the seller sent second chance offers to the next two bidders but I was to slow.

I like the look of the Sony, going to give it a full try out tonight.

out of curiosity what would it cost for a nice working one? I bought the sony and jvc off the same person (who keeps an eye out for me) but has wised up that they are collectible and some fetch a decent price.... I dont get the $30 trc-931's anymore from him

I paid $100 for both

 

[THAFUZZ]

I've always wanted a decent CFS-77 & CFS-99 myself. Congrats on yours. They're both great looking.

 

[MasterBlaster84]

Outstanding flea finds by themselves but at the same time is awesome.
I've been a fan of the CFS-77 ever since I picked one up in decent shape, they may not be loaded with features but they look and sound good.
I just missed out on a beautiful example on eBay when the high bidder backed out, the seller sent second chance offers to the next two bidders but I was to slow.

I like the look of the Sony, going to give it a full try out tonight.

out of curiosity what would it cost for a nice working one? I bought the sony and jvc off the same person (who keeps an eye out for me) but has wised up that they are collectible and some fetch a decent price.... I dont get the $30 trc-931's anymore from him

I paid $100 for both

$100 for both is a very good deal, you did well.
A nice Sony CFS-77 would typically be somewhere between $100-$200 but you know how crazy eBay can be so the prices could swing well outside that range. The one I missed out on went for about $150 but it was in excellent condition.

If you don't like the Sony let me know. I suspect you will like it though, makes for an easy listening box.

 

[Reli]

I have seen that JVC go for $100 on the low end, to $500 on the high end

 

[DrmZ]

Nice Radios! This Sony was on my wantlist, too. Last weekend I finally got one and I´m very excited.
It looks different, okay. But I love this design and the sound is pretty good.
And I love the way the tape door opens. It feels like a Hifi System - very smooth and it slides out a bit... Very unique for a boombox.

 

[tmlfan]

Nice Radios! This Sony was on my wantlist, too. Last weekend I finally got one and I´m very excited.
It looks different, okay. But I love this design and the sound is pretty good.
And I love the way the tape door opens. It feels like a Hifi System - very smooth and it slides out a bit... Very unique for a boombox.

That was the first thing I noticed, the door was soft when closing it, kind of springs back.

and MasterBlaster thanks for the info ...

I might end up keeping both... this always happens,

 

[tmlfan]

ok so I had a chance to try the rc-838, everything works but the tape player (of course) .. the model is actually JVC RC-838JW II on the back, does anyone know what the difference is?

 

[tmlfan]

I read that
The “JW” suffix meant that the boombox could be used at 110 volts or 220 volts AC.

what does the "II" part mean in the model # JVC RC-838JW II ?

does anyone know this?

 

[monchito]

yes the sony is a keeper i have a 66, two 77s a 88 and the 99..

 

[Reli]

I read that
The “JW” suffix meant that the boombox could be used at 110 volts or 220 volts AC.

what does the "II" part mean in the model # JVC RC-838JW II ?

does anyone know this?

All I know is that some 838's have shortwave and others don't

 

[devol-toni]

I read that
The “JW” suffix meant that the boombox could be used at 110 volts or 220 volts AC.

what does the "II" part mean in the model # JVC RC-838JW II ?

does anyone know this?

Great score tmlfan,

The "II" sign can be found on many boomboxes next to main model number.
That is meant that the actual model is second edition from main/previous model and that has some new, better functions or features.