Where can I find tape recorders from Chitnis Electronics? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

raksbramd · 24th Dec 2023, 7:57 pm

Hello!

I am looking to find tape recorders imported by GG Chitnis to the UK. This person is the grandfather of a dear friend and it would be great if you could point me to a direction or a site or some place where i can find the device.

Thank you! Hoping for a positive response.

- R.R

paulsherwin · 24th Dec 2023, 8:04 pm

I'm not familiar with this manufacturer. Are you sure they were sold in the UK?

fetteler · 24th Dec 2023, 8:17 pm

Have a look at this thread here on the forum - it mentions Mr Gopal Chintis importing German tape decks into the UK

https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?p=444554

Steve.

ms660 · 24th Dec 2023, 8:18 pm

Various refs to Chitnis in here:

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd...t=0&zoom_xml=0

EDIT: Post crossed.

Lawrence.

Nickthedentist · 25th Dec 2023, 12:53 am

Some info about Mr Chitnis here: http://chitnis.com/ggc/

raksbramd · 25th Dec 2023, 6:52 am

Yes, I have come across such archives as well, but I am unsure if people are still having it or selling it, or if there’s any place where I could possibly get it from. Any idea?

brenellic2000 · 26th Dec 2023, 9:25 am

I cover Chitnis and his work on tape recorders in my 'Guide to British tape recorders'. e-mail me!

fetteler · 26th Dec 2023, 2:01 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by raksbramd

Yes, I have come across such archives as well, but I am unsure if people are still having it or selling it, or if there’s any place where I could possibly get it from. Any idea?

In addition to any leads brenellic2000 has for you, If you register at Reel-Reel.com you can put your request on their wanted list and browse any machines that might be for sale.

This is the page for the Chintis KM22/33:

https://reel-reel.com/tape-recorder/chitnis-km22-km33/

Steve.

raksbramd · 2nd Jan 2024, 8:20 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by brenellic2000

I cover Chitnis and his work on tape recorders in my 'Guide to British tape recorders'. e-mail me!

Hey brenellic2000! I have sent you a private message for this. Thanks! Happy to send you an email too if you could share your email id with me.

24th Dec 2023, 7:57 pm	#1
raksbramd Diode Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Posts: 3	Where can I find tape recorders from Chitnis Electronics? Hello! I am looking to find tape recorders imported by GG Chitnis to the UK. This person is the grandfather of a dear friend and it would be great if you could point me to a direction or a site or some place where i can find the device. Thank you! Hoping for a positive response. - R.R

24th Dec 2023, 8:04 pm	#2
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 28,012	Re: Where can I find tape recorders from Chitnis Electronics? I'm not familiar with this manufacturer. Are you sure they were sold in the UK?

24th Dec 2023, 8:17 pm	#3
fetteler Octode Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands, UK. Posts: 1,480	Re: Where can I find tape recorders from Chitnis Electronics? Have a look at this thread here on the forum - it mentions Mr Gopal Chintis importing German tape decks into the UK https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?p=444554 Steve. __________________ Those who lack imagination cannot imagine what is lacking...

24th Dec 2023, 8:18 pm	#4
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: Where can I find tape recorders from Chitnis Electronics? Various refs to Chitnis in here: https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd...t=0&zoom_xml=0 EDIT: Post crossed. Lawrence.

25th Dec 2023, 12:53 am	#5
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,874	Re: Where can I find tape recorders from Chitnis Electronics? Some info about Mr Chitnis here: http://chitnis.com/ggc/

25th Dec 2023, 6:52 am	#6
raksbramd Diode Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Posts: 3	Re: Where can I find tape recorders from Chitnis Electronics? Yes, I have come across such archives as well, but I am unsure if people are still having it or selling it, or if there’s any place where I could possibly get it from. Any idea?

26th Dec 2023, 9:25 am	#7
brenellic2000 Octode Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rye, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 1,647	Re: Where can I find tape recorders from Chitnis Electronics? I cover Chitnis and his work on tape recorders in my 'Guide to British tape recorders'. e-mail me!