{"product_id":"sony-stereo-tapecorder-500-a","title":"Sony Stereo Tapecorder 500 A Tube Preamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unit is used and in good physical condition. Visible blemishes due to age and use that do not affect its function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit has been serviced and is in Full working condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-12 columns\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section-title\"\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-6 columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"modifications\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quality product from the Sony Corporation of Japan, the TC 500 was a quarter-track stereo machine playing at 7½   and 3¾ ips.  The recorder was supplied with two high quality speakers which together formed the lid of the equipment when packed for transportation.  (At 55lbs this was not to be taken lightly!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTape motion was controlled by a single large rotary selector on the right\u003cbr\u003ehand side of the machine giving play, stop, rewind and fast forward whilst\u003cbr\u003erecord was selected by two red interlocked safety buttons on the left.\u003cbr\u003eThis was to become a standard layout for Sony up until feather-touch solenoid\u003cbr\u003eswitches become feasible in the mid 1970’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-6 columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"service-shops\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal harmonic distortion: less than 2% at 3dB below rated output \/ Valve complement: 2 x 6AQ5,  2 x 6AU6, 2 x 12AD7 (12AX7), 1 x 12AB7A \u0026amp; 1 x 6CA4 \/ Audio output power: 3 watts per channel \/ Inputs: microphone and aux, both high impedance \/ Outputs: speakers and line (600 ohm), record \/ playback DIN connector \/ Speaker(s): two full-range satellite speakers \/ Dimensions: 18½ x 16¼ x 12¼”  (470 x 412 x 312 mm) \/ Weight: 55 lbs (25 kg) \/ quarter-track stereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48463472951551,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1336\/1717\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_3855b995-ae28-4a72-9853-416d87ebd092.jpg?v=1777483639","url":"https:\/\/teletechproaudio.com\/products\/sony-stereo-tapecorder-500-a","provider":"Teletechproaudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}