AEG Reel to Reel Tape Recorders

Company Description

AEG produced reel to reel tape recorders from 1935 to 1969 which were manufactured in Germany. These tape recorders targeted the consumer and studio market. The early models of AEG tape recorders used tube electronics and later on they transitioned to solid-state tape recorders. The company produced both 2 and 4 track machines available in 220-240v & 110-120v voltages.

Allgemeine Elektrizitas Gesellschaft

1935– AEG introduces the first consumer tape recorder in the world, the K1

1943– Introduces stereo R-R recorders

1967– Merger with Telefunken – AEG-Telefunken

1969– Two Million Tape Recorders Sold with the Magnetophon 204TS

1985– AEG-Telefunken bought by Daimler. Telefunken no longer part of company name

General Information

Manufacturer: AEG

Years in Business: 1882 To 1997

Country: Germany

Years making R-R Tape Recorders: 1935 To 1972