Stellavox TD 88

The Stellavox 88 TD is a professional universal studio reel-to-reel tape recorder introduced around 1979. It is notable for its versatility and high-quality Swiss engineering, designed to handle a wide range of tape formats and track configurations.

• Type: Universal studio reel-to-reel tape recorder

• Tape Widths Supported: ¼ inch, ½ inch, 1 inch, and even 16 mm and 35 mm magnetic film

• Track Configurations: Mono, stereo, 3-track, and 4-track capable

• Head Technology: Combination of magnetic and optical head systems for precise tape handling and playback

• Tape Speeds: Wide range, from 3.75 ips up to 30 ips and beyond (including film speeds)

• Transport System:
  Single servo motor drive with a patented flat motor design featuring encapsulated triangular coils
  Optical tachometer for speed regulation instead of magnetic pickups, providing excellent speed stability
  Tape tension controlled by mechanical idle-roller governed slipping clutches using swing arms and cables
  Electrically switched rewind with tape lift to protect heads
  Fast forward achieved by high-speed motor operation (around 30 ips)

• Build Quality: Hand-wired and hand-built with Swiss precision, contributing to high reliability and durability

• Usage: Designed for professional studio environments requiring flexibility for various tape formats and high-fidelity recording

• Production Volume: Very limited, with approximately 100 units made, making it a rare and highly collectible machine