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Realistic 909
Realistic
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
Max Reel [inch]
Tracks
Price
User
Consumer
Additional Information
Radio Shack 'Realistic' 909 family of consumer stereo open-reel machines (Japanese-made): the 909 stereo tape deck (c.1969-71), the 909A stereo tape recorder with built-in speakers and microphones (1972) and the 909B variant.
Configuration: three-speed, 4-track 2-channel stereo home machine.
Note: detailed per-variant lab figures are limited; the family is documented mainly by its manuals and general consumer positioning.
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