£500.00
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Ferrograph Series 6 Type 651 Tube Reel to Reel Tape Recorder from the ’60s.
The Ferrograph Series 6 Type 651 is a semi-professional reel-to-reel tape recorder produced between 1966 and 1969. It features a half-track stereo configuration, although a quarter-track version was also available. The unit supports reel sizes up to 8.25 inches and operates at multiple speeds: 1.875, 3.75, 7.5, and 15 inches per second. It uses a hybrid electronics setup with three motors and three permalloy heads, allowing for off-tape monitoring.
This model was notable for its durability and reliability, employing a heavy-duty frame and valve amplification. It includes comprehensive controls for input and output levels and uses peak reading meters for precise recording levels. The Ferrograph Series 6 was widely used by the BBC and other institutions for professional and semi-professional applications (Reel Reel) (Reel Tube Sound) (National Space Centre) (reverb.com).
It is for sale as a collectable item. In very good condition for age.
It is fully working, as you can see in the movie: https://youtu.be/N_dk7Qn6rJM
Sold as it is, no warranty, sorry. This is a 60-year-old piece of equipment.
Dimensions: 440 x 450 x 245
Weight: 22kg
Testing and collection are welcome. TS1 1RD Middlesbrough.
| Weight | 30 kg |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ferrograph |
| Condition | USED |
| Years of Production | 1966-1969 |
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