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PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 5:35 pm    Post subject: Sapphire XIII 8 Track Reply with quote

I recently picked up this Sapphire XIII 8 Track.

I plan on using it in my Bus but I cannot seem to find any information anywhere.

I noticed another samba member recently posted a picture of a nos one. I sent him a pm asking if they could possibly take a few pictures or scans of any paperwork or instructions that came with it. I mentioned the technical section could possibly use them as well... But have not received a reply.

Just looking for more information on it. Maybe a wiring diagram of some sort. I really want to jam out in the Bus. Thanks for looking. Here's a few pictures.

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:05 pm    Post subject: Re: Sapphire XIII 8 Track Reply with quote

Cool, nice find

Here's one manual in the Radios section of the site
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/sapphire_xiii.php
This page does have wiring instructions for installation but there is no internal wiring diagram like some other radio booklets I have seen.

Yes, if anyone has anything else, I would like to add it to the site.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:27 am    Post subject: Re: Sapphire XIII 8 Track Reply with quote

Great, thank you Everett!

For some reason or another I just did see it in the radio section.

I will soon be jamming to some Sabbath like it was 1970.

I did however notice the sticker on the back say 14v negative ground. The manual states it's 12v negative ground. Should still work on 12v correct?
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:18 am    Post subject: Re: Sapphire XIII 8 Track Reply with quote

Weird, I wonder why it's rated as 14v.

There shouldn't be an issue using it on 12v, unless it doesn't work. Smile

It wouldn't be like hooking a 6v radio up to 12v, which could blow it up from too much voltage.
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