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Concertone 800 series 'Reverse-O-Matic'
Concertone
USA
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
3
Number of Heads
6
Head Configuration
Stereo
Wow & Flutter
less than 0.1% (7½ ips)
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
50
Dimensions [mm]
Weight [kg]
Year built
1965
Head Composition
Permalloy
Equalization
Frequency Response
30 - 15,000 Hz (7½ ips)
Speed
3¾, 7½
Max Reel [inch]
7
Tracks
1/4 Rec/PB + 1/2 PB
Price
User
Semi-Pro
Additional Information
A two-speed recorder for the serious audiophile, with six heads for bi-directional record and playback (two each of record, playback and erase), three motors for centre-capstan drive, solid-state construction, automatic reversal, true sound-on-sound recording and oversized chrome push-button controls; performance reportedly exceeded the manufacturer's own published specifications.
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