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Loewe-Opta Optacord-400
Loewe-Opta
Germany
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
1
Number of Heads
2
Head Configuration
full-track-mono
Wow & Flutter
0.5% RMS
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
40
Dimensions [mm]
340 x 160 x 270
Weight [kg]
8.5
Year built
1958-1961
Head Composition
Permalloy
Equalization
Frequency Response
40Hz - 16kHz (+-3 dB)
Speed
3¾
Max Reel [inch]
5.9
Tracks
1/2 Rec/PB
Price
User
Consumer
Additional Information
Fore-runner to the 401, 402, 403, and 404. Two-track mono recorder with a single speed of 3 and 3/4 ips and a maximum reel capacity of 5.9 inches. Power output was 3 watts and the amplifier used five tubes and two dry rectifiers. Price when new in Germany was 429.00 DM.
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