Technical Details
Brand: Concertone
Model:505
Category:Mid High Fidelity
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Tube
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:USA
Release dates:1961 - 1964
Original Price: $495
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB
Speeds: 3 3/4, 7 1/2
Max Reel Size("): 10.5"
Number of heads: 3
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Outputs: RCA, 1/4" Headphone
Frequency Response:(all 3 dB): 7½ ips: 30Hz - 18kHz
Wow and Flutter:less than 0.15% at 7½ ips. less than 0.25% at 3¾ ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:better than 50db
Sound quality rating:6 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 6/ 10
Additional Details
Description
This was a 2 speed, quarter-track stereo/mono semi-professional machine fitted with three hysteresis-synchronous
motors to give individual drive to the capstan, rewind and take-up functions as well as having auto re-verse playback facilities.
Four heads were utilised. erase, record and a playback head for each direction of play.
Twin VU meters, tape counter and tape-break switch were also standard features.
Price when new – $U.S. 495.00
See also Teac 505R, an identical machine. Question is, who came first, the chicken
or the egg?
Additional Info
Valve complement: 4 valves per channel (pre-amp) / Rewind speed: 45 seconds for 1200 ft / Inputs: mic: 0.5 Mohm, unbalanced. line: 0.25 Mohm, unbalanced / Outputs: 1V from cathode follower / Dimensions: 16¼ x 14¼ x 8½” (413 x 362 x 216 mm) / Weight: 37 lbs (16.8 kg) / quarter-track mono