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RCA Congressional (7TR2)
RCA
USA
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
Number of Heads
Head Configuration
Wow & Flutter
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
Dimensions [mm]
Weight [kg]
Year built
Head Composition
Equalization
Frequency Response
Speed
3¾, 7½
Max Reel [inch]
Tracks
Price
User
Consumer
Additional Information
RCA Victor 'Congressional' 7-TR-2, an AC-operated home reel-to-reel recorder of 1957 (US-built; also made by RCA Victor International, Montreal).
Configuration: two speeds (3.75 and 7.5 ips), 7-inch reels, valve electronics (amplifier chassis RS-156B, tape transport TR-2-2), single 5 x 7-inch PM speaker. A mid-1950s consumer portable.
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