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National/Panasonic RS 766US
National
Japan
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
Number of Heads
1
Head Configuration
Stereo
Wow & Flutter
7.5 ips: 0.19 percent, 3.75 ips: 0.2 percent, 1 ips: 0.25 percent
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
Dimensions [mm]
356 x 343 x 178
Weight [kg]
Year built
1968-1971
Head Composition
Permalloy
Equalization
Frequency Response
7.5 ips: 40Hz -16kHz, 3.75 ips: 40Hz - 10kHz, 1 ips: 50Hz - 5kHz (3dB)
Speed
1⅞, 3¾, 7½
Max Reel [inch]
7
Tracks
1/4 Rec/PB
Price
User
Consumer
Additional Information
The RS-766US was a domestic quality quarter-track stereo three-speed tape deck. Features included a 4-pole motor, twin VU meters, auto shut-off, 5-position transport function lever, separate record level controls for each channel. All in all, a quite unremarkable piece of equipment, aimed at the budget component owner. Price when new in 1968 (UK) 86 GBP 2s, still being listed in 1971.
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