Thought I'd grab me a new bargain!

[docs]

£20, am I right in thinking its a 8180?
It 's a nice looking box I thought for the price.

 

[kingrat2010]

nice score
and welcome to boomboxery :super:

 

[Fatdog]

I do believe that box is a Hitachi TRK-8180. Oldskool69 has one and it's really nice.

 

[MasterBlaster84]

Damn good score docs, that's a no brainer at that price.

 

[Strānj-Bōōmbŏks]

Yup, it's a TRK-8180 alright!!!
And a MEGA deal when it went for ¥69800 (US$785) in 1979!!!
Welcome to Boomboxery brother docs!

 

[Master Z]

That box looks like its built like a tank.
Bet its a quality! Nice grab.

 

[ViennaSound]

Massive thing!
Lovely

 

[2steppa]

That's a heck of a classic box for 20 notes, I've always liked the look of the 8180.

 

[Gluecifer]

Wow! VERY nice Hitachi Docs!!

Not seen many (this may be the first I've seen actually) big one piece Hitachis with two antennas.

Always wished the 8610 had two.

Beautiful looker! Hope she sounds great too.



Rock On.

 

[oldskool69]

I do believe that box is a Hitachi TRK-8180. Oldskool69 has one and it's really nice.

Yep...and have grown to appreciate it the longer I've had it.

 

[ClaretBadger]

I normally pass on these - but they do look mighty good

twin VU's - what's not to like?

let us know how it sounds

 

[sony_apm_fan]

Me likey likey him, good job there

 

[MONOLITHIC]

I've always liked those boxes.

If it's anything like the 8280, I know it sounds pretty damn good!

Congratulations!

 

[Tiko]

Hitachi are VERY VERY !!
Nice score

 

[docs]

Yay it arrived today !

It's dirty but nothing a clean up wont fix

Not sure of condition of the belts yet but judging by the outside it's gonna be dirty inside.

Overall though, blinding purchase, love the look of it and the VU's are awesome. Couple of small dings on the top piece which to be honest is less than I expected.

 

[docs]

Anyone happen to have any idea whatsoever about belts for this one please?

Did someone say dusty ?

It's looking quite nice now, top silver section is a bit scratched around the controls though not too bad.