Ah just read the spec properly - maybe I do have the 2 track version after all... not sure how I can tell though

I thought the 2000K was a 4 track (at least 2 tracks either direction) so it should play the Sony tapes recorded in stereo on 2 tracks. I understand this model was a development of the Stereomaster 610K http://beocentral.com/beocordstereomaster610k - looks just what I've got in front of me Thanks again

Tried that too. Have also tried tapes recorded on a mono Grundig and a mono Philips, all of similar vintage and all do the same. However, one thing I'm wondering... I am playing the output via the line out to an amplifier at the moment, not to speakers so I was wondering if the line out routing is different. Thanks for the suggestions - very much

Ah... thought that might be the answer - but my 2000K doesn't have that button....

One other question - probably down to me not understanding what the 2000K can do - I have tried to play a couple of tapes recorded on my Sony TC630 and they play backwards and sound distant as if I've got the tape on wrong. I'm guessing its the head alignment but I dont know - the Sony recorded 2 track stereo so they should play. Sorry if I

Thanks Martin - that's brilliant. Mine isn't a Deluxe model but there doesn't look a lot of difference -split faders on the diagram I think. It sounds fantastic on the tape that came with it plus it was supplied with 15 blank new/sealed tapes of similar vintage Paul

Hi All, I've picked one of these up very cheaply - it seems to work fine playing pre-recorded tapes but I really don't have a clue what most of the slider controls and inputs do. Any advice would be greatly appreciated or does anyone know where I can get a user manual for this? Thanks, Paul Warrington, UK