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Panasonic RS-790US
Panasonic
Japan
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
Number of Heads
4
Head Configuration
Stereo
Wow & Flutter
7.5 ips: 0.09 percent, 3.75 ips: 0.18 percent, 1 ips: 0.22 percent
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
>52 dB
Dimensions [mm]
432 x 419 x 216
Weight [kg]
Year built
1969-1972
Head Composition
Permalloy
Equalization
Frequency Response
7.5 ips: 30Hz - 20kHz, 3.75 ips: 30Hz - 14kHz, 1 ips: 30Hz - 9kHz (3dB)
Speed
1⅞, 3¾, 7½
Max Reel [inch]
7
Tracks
1/4 Rec/PB+1/2PB
Price
User
Consumer
Additional Information
The RS-790US was a quarter-track stereo bi-directional dual-capstan tape recorder with built-in amplifiers and speakers. Three speeds were offered and the maximum reel size was 7 inches. Other features included a four-digit tape indicator, sound-on-sound recording, all transistor design, inbuilt 10 watts (music power) per channel solid state amplifiers, two 7 x 5 inch internal speakers and twin VU meters. The recorder sold (new) in the UK for 183 GBP 15s and 235 GBP 4s with external speakers.
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