A Professional Studer Restoration Project
The Studer A810 is a professional analogue reel-to-reel tape recorder from a range designed for studio and broadcast applications. This example is offered for spares or repair, making it a potential project for a suitably experienced tape-machine technician or a source of parts for another restoration.
Known Fault — Error Code F88
This machine is faulty and is not being sold as a working recorder. The reported error code is F88. The underlying cause, repair requirements and full extent of any additional faults have not been established. Recording, playback and tape-transport performance are therefore not represented as working.
Please assess it as a repair project rather than assuming a particular component replacement will resolve the problem.
Cosmetic Condition
Cosmetically, it is in good condition for its age and the level of use these professional machines typically receive. Visible wear, marks and ageing are present. This description concerns its appearance; it does not indicate operational condition.
Visible Configuration
- Studer A810 professional reel-to-reel chassis.
- Front transport controls, tape counter and channel-control sections.
- Rear XLR audio connections labelled for channels 1 and 2.
- Additional rear connections labelled for time code and system interfaces.
The presence of controls and connectors does not confirm their operation. Exact head format, fitted options and technical performance should be checked as part of any restoration assessment.
Fair Offers Invited
We are accepting fair offers for the machine in its disclosed faulty condition. Please contact Wilkinson’s with your offer, quoting SKU 8532. We have over 40 years of experience selling second-hand hi-fi and are happy to discuss the information available before purchase.
Listing Details
- Manufacturer: Studer.
- Model: A810.
- Type: professional analogue reel-to-reel tape recorder.
- Sale status: faulty, spares or repair.
- Reported fault: error code F88.
- Cosmetic condition: good for age, with signs of professional use.
Please discuss collection or suitable transport arrangements with us before purchasing.
