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Vintage Sony Reel to Reel Tape Recorder - $50 (San Antonio)
condition:
fair
make / manufacturer:
Sony
model name / number:
TC-500A
size / dimensions:
18½" x 16¼" x 12¼"
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DESCRIPTION:
This quality product from the Sony Corporation of Japan, the TC 500 is a quarter-track stereo machine playing at 7½ and 3¾ ips. The recorder is supplied with two high quality speakers which together form the lid of the equipment when packed for transportation. (At 55lbs this was not to be taken lightly!)
Tape motion is controlled by a single large rotary selector on the right hand side of the machine giving play, stop, rewind and fast forward whilst record was selected by two red interlocked safety buttons on the left. This became the standard layout for Sony up until feather-touch solenoid switches become feasible in the mid 1970’s.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Brand: Sony
Model: TC-500A
Category: Mid High Fidelity
Application: Portable
Electronics: Solid State
Equalization: NAB
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Release dates:1964 - 1967
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB
Speeds: 3-3/4, 7-1/2
Max Reel Size("): 7"
Number of heads: 2
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
Auto Reverse?: No
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Outputs: RCA, 1/4" Headphone
Sound quality rating: 5 / 10
Frequency Response: (all 3 dB): 7½ ips: 30Hz - 18kHz
Wow and Flutter: less than 0.15% at7½ ips, less than 0.2% at 3¾ ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 48db
Long-term reliability rating: 5/ 10