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For sale: a Revox B225 CD player, a classic Swiss-made digital source component from Revox.
This unit received extensive service after showing occasional unusual characters on the display and frequent skipping during CD playback. The original laser had deteriorated too far to be adjusted successfully, so a donor laser mechanism was installed, restoring proper CD operation.
The player was subsequently cleaned, adjusted, and subjected to a prolonged test.
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Cosmetic condition:
The Revox is in used vintage condition.
General signs of age and previous use may be present
The unit has previously been worked on internally by other technicians
According to the service report, much of the unit had already been recapped and this work was considered reasonably well done
Please review the photos for the exact cosmetic condition
💿 Functional status
✔ CD mechanism repaired✔ Donor laser mechanism installed✔ Cleaned and adjusted✔ Long-duration test performed⚠ Remote control was not tested, as the technician did not have one available
Service & Repair Performed:
The following work is documented in the service report:
Unnecessary capacitors from previous work removed
Electrolytic capacitors checked for correct polarity
CD mechanism / laser assembly inspected and adjusted
Attempt made to optimize the original laser, but it had deteriorated too far
Donor laser mechanism installed
CD operation restored
Unit cleaned
Adjustments carried out
Extended operational test performed
Euro-style mains connection fitted in place of the previous Roland-type connector
Approximately 3.5 hours of service work in 2025, followed by another 2 hours on 20 August 2026
The report also notes that the player had already been largely recapped by third parties before this service.
Specs:
Disc format: CD
Digital converter: 2 x TDA1540
CD Mechanism: CDM-0 / CDM-1
Frequency response: 2Hz to 20kHz
Dynamic range: 96dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: 100dB
Channel separation: 90dB
Total harmonic distortion: 0.006%
Line output: 2V
Dimensions (LxWxH): 450 x 109 x 332mmWeight: 10 KgVolts: 110/230v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)
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When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service
Generating expert take…
Revox traces its origins to 1948 in Herisau, Switzerland, when Willi Studer founded his company as a workshop for electronic equipment, initially producing high-voltage oscilloscopes and early reel-to-reel tape machines under the Dynavox name. By 1951, Studer launched the first Revox-branded recorder, the T26, marking the brand's entry into premium consumer audio while reserving the Studer name for professional studio gear. This Swiss precision engineering heritage propelled Revox through decades of innovation, from the iconic A77 tape deck in 1977—paired with matching amplifiers, tuners, and turntables—to speaker development starting with the AX series in the 1970s, all designed to deliver studio-grade fidelity to discerning home listeners.
The brand's product focus centered on high-end analog playback, excelling in reel-to-reel tape recorders like the legendary A77 and B77, which became staples for audiophiles. Revox expanded into complete hi-fi systems, including integrated amplifiers, FM tuners, turntables sourced from partners like Thorens, and loudspeakers manufactured in their Black Forest facilities. While digital components like DACs and modern streaming gear emerged later, the core legacy remains in meticulously engineered tape machines and matched system components that prioritized sonic purity over mass-market appeal.
Today, Revox holds a revered position as a high-end vintage icon and collector's favorite, synonymous with uncompromising Swiss build quality and studio-derived performance. Though separated from Studer in 1994, the brand endures as a niche boutique force, recently reviving reel-to-reel production in 2016 with partners like Horch House, appealing to purists who value heritage engineering in an era of digital convenience.
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