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Nakamichi Magic Tone
Nakamichi
Japan
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
Number of Heads
Head Configuration
Wow & Flutter
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
Dimensions [mm]
Weight [kg]
Year built
1951
Head Composition
Equalization
Frequency Response
Speed
Max Reel [inch]
Tracks
Price
User
Consumer
Additional Information
One of Japan's earliest open-reel tape recorders, developed in 1951 by Nakamichi Research (founded 1948 by Etsuro Nakamichi) and originally offered as a kit, years before the company became known abroad for its cassette decks.
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