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Technics 1500

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*Description by Owner/Seller (Consignment sale) (*Contact for Shipping Cost_Shipping from zip code_90740)

This machine has been lightly used and is in very good condition.  It was originally an RS1506 (quarter-track, consumer-format) but was updated to a full professional two-track format by exchanging the headblock.  So now it's essentially an RS1500, with pro-format 2-track Erase, Record, and Play heads, plus the secondary 1/4 track Play head for consumer-format tape playback.  The heads are all original, in near-new condition, as verified by the videos. Record/Play frequency response is within 1db from 400 Hz to 20 kHz.  Low frequency response is also verified from 400 Hz down to 25 Hz.  The frequency response test was done at 15 ips with a 0-VU reference level set to 200 nW/M.  The sale includes these two verification recordings. The Play frequency response has been verified and calibrated with a new MRL alignment tape, # 21J105 (not included).

All switches, pots, and functions work well.  The Tape Counter belts have been replaced.  It's a very clean machine, with Rosewood side panels.  There are no scratches or dents on the front panel.  This machine has never been used in a commercial installation; it's never been abused or subject to rough usage. The left side panel has a few minor scuffs, towards the back, not really visible.  The capstan "cap" has a minor scratch which is visible but has no effect upon operation or performance.  
 
The machine includes two important accessories!  There is a (rare!) Technics RP-9690 Remote Control unit, also in like-new condition.  This allows remote control of all transport functions from a remote location.  The sale also includes a Henry Engineering "Matchbox" to provide Balanced XLR inputs and outputs.  This allows the machine to be correctly interfaced to a professional balanced audio system, as well as an unbalanced consumer system.  The Matchbox was recently re-capped, and is installed on the back of the machine.
*Reel to Reel Haven has NOT analyzed this tape deck. It is not in our possession. This deck will ship from the seller. Description above is from seller. 
*Description by Owner/Seller (Consignment sale) (*Contact for Shipping Cost_Shipping from zip code_90740)

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