Technical Details
Brand: AEG
Model:Magnetophon 85
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Tube
Equalization:IEC
Country of Manufacture:Germany
Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB
Speeds: 3 3/4, 7 1/2
Max Reel Size("): 7"
Number of heads: 2
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: dual-track-mono
# Motors: 1
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 220-240v
Outputs: RCA
Frequency Response:7½ ips: 30Hz - 20,.000Hz
Sound quality rating:5 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 5/ 10
Additional Details
Description
Highly similar to the Telefunken 85 series, the Magnetophon 85 was a two speed, single motor, two head twin track mono recorder with a maximum reel size of 7 inches (18cm).
This machine was a based on the Magnetophon 75 but had the higher speeds of 7½ and 3¾ ips and a 7″ reel size (compared to the 5¾” reel of the 75).
Other improvements were the addition of a second internal speaker and a push-pull output stage.
Additional Info
Valve complement: EF 86, 2 x ECC 83, 2 x EL 95, EM 71A / Audio output power: 6 watts push-pull / Speaker(s): two / Dimensions: 455 x 200 x 411 mm (18 x 7¾ x 16″) / Weight: 15 kg (33lb) / half-track mono