Sharp GF-8686 (Fully Working) - Vintage For Sale

Portable Radio Cassette Recorder Sharp GF-8686
Fully tested, professionally serviced, and ready to use.

Cassette Deck
Fully functional and operates correctly
Auto-stop function for rewind and playback works properly
Song search works correctly
Recording is fully functional
Radio reception is excellent

Technical Work and Replacements

Pinch roller, belts, and idlers replaced

Preamplifier capacitors replaced

Playback head azimuth adjusted

The gear (a common failure in this model) have been replaced

The rubber on the flywheel have also been replaced.

Wow & flutter are within factory specifications

Power
Operates on 110/220/240V mains power, as well as batteries

Servicing and Restoration
All potentiometers and switches carefully cleaned
Tape head cleaned and demagnetized
Internal components inspected and serviced
Mechanisms lubricated for smooth and stable operation

Key Features
Single cassette deck — playback and recording
4-band radio receiver: AM / SW1 / SW2 / FW
Headphone output
External input AUX, Line In, Line Out, Phono
AC and battery powered — fully portable

Smooth and stable cassette mechanism operation
Excellent radio reception with high sensitivity

Condition
Fully working and tested device
Cosmetic condition is consistent with age (see photos)
All functions operate correctly
Photos are part of the description — please review carefully
There are scratches — see photos
Speaker grills are in excellent condition

Depeche Mode cassette tape included as a gift

Power cable included

For International Buyers
Import duties and taxes are not included in the item price or shipping cost
These charges are the buyer’s responsibility
Please check possible fees in your country in advance

Shipping
Shipped from Europe (Portugal)
Please contact the seller for shipping cost
Carefully packed for safe transportation

Terms of Sale
Private sale — no returns or exchanges
Please do not purchase if you do not agree with these terms