Technical Details
Brand: AEG
Model:Magnetophon-65
Category:Vintage
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Tube
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:Germany
Release dates:1958 - 1961
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB
Speeds: 1 7/8, 3 3/4
Max Reel Size("): 7"
Number of heads: 2
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Mono - Full Track
# Motors:
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Outputs: RCA
Frequency Response:3¾ ips: 60-13kHz
Wow and Flutter:less than 0.5% at 3¾ ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:Unweighted over 40 db (100:1) below normal operating level
Sound quality rating:5 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 5/ 10
Additional Details
Description
First available in 1958 and identical to Telefunken’s KL 65, this recorder had the distinction of receiving the first-ever award for tape recorder design at the Hanover Trade Fair.
Features included: Tape length indicator, reels up to 5″, a record safety button, a quick-stop button, microphone jack, and a magic eye record level indicator.
Additional Info
Total harmonic distortion: At playback output: below 5% / Valve complement: EF 86, ECC 81, ECC 83, EM 71, selenium rectifier B 250 and EL 95 (output) / Rewind speed: 140 seconds approx. for full 850ft tape / Audio output power: 2.5 watts / Inputs: Microphone – 5 mV / 500 Kohm Radio – 5 mV to 1.5V 250 Kohm (adjustable) / half-track mono