Telefunken Magnetophon 501 (de luxe)

Brand: Telefunken

The Telefunken Magnetophon 501 (de luxe) was a high-end tape recorder manufactured by Telefunken, a German electronics company, in the 1950s. "De luxe" denoted this model's premium features, which included an elaborate wooden cabinet, fully adjustable equalization, azimuth correction, and a built-in loudspeaker for monitoring. The device allowed for high-quality sound reproduction, thanks to its advanced tape-head and anti-flutter mechanisms. The Magnetophon 501 was widely used in professional studios and broadcasting facilities, and it remains a highly sought-after collector's item today.

• Track system: 2-track, single channel, monaural system
• Equalization:
• Heads:
• Motor:
• Reel size: up to 7 inch
• Tape speed: 3 3⁄4 ips
• Wow and Flutter:
• Frequency Response: 60Hz to 13kHz  (3 3⁄4 ips)
• Signal to Noise Ratio:
• Distortion:
• Crosstalk:
• Analogue Inputs:
• Analogue Outputs: 2.5W (speaker)
• Dimensions: 350 x 130 x 285 mm
• Weight: 5.0 kg
• Year: 1969
• Price: