thanks for your replies.
finally got the unit. this one uses external power supply that has gone missing, but i think it should be +18V DC.
probably a super simple fix, the power switch itself is broken plus one wire was attached to it using scotch tape so the connection probably wasn't the greatest.
it uses a bunch of RC4558 op amps plus LF351, 2x MN3005, NE571, 2x CD4013.
i will fire it up when i find a psu and and maybe a new switch.
attached you'll find a pic of the guts, very similar to the R-870.
thanks,
J