Technical Details
Brand: Aiwa
Model:TP-801
Category:Vintage (Pre 1960, some recorders were so good, they belong in above categories)
Application:Consumer
Electronic:Tube
Country of Manufacture:Japan
Release dates:1965 - 1968
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: Mono - Full Track
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Sound quality rating:5 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 5 / 10
Additional Details
Description
This was a half-track mono recorder with two speeds (3¾ and 7½ ips) and an internal
4″ x 6″ elliptical speaker.
Spools of up to 5¾” could be accommodated and record level was indicated via a 6R-E13 valve. Three tubes in all were used in the circuit.
Additional Info
Valve complement: 12AX7A (AF amp). 6BM8. (AF amp, output & osc) & 6R-E13 (level) / Inputs: low and high level input jacks / Outputs: external speaker and earphone / Speaker(s): internal 4″ x 6″ elliptical speaker / two track mono