Technical Details
Brand: Crown
Model:1000
Category:Super High Fidelity
Application:Semi-Pro
Electronics:Tube
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:USA
Release dates:1959 - 1962
Original Price: $1795
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB
Speeds: 3 3/4, 7 1/2, 15
Max Reel Size("): 10.5"
Number of heads: 3
Dimension: Transport 19 x 10.5" - RP3 Pre- 19 x 3.5" x 2
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
# Motors: 3
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Outputs: RCA
Sound quality rating:9 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 9/ 10
Additional Details
Description
The crown 1000 is essentially the same as the 800 tube machine with different appearance and function controls. These controls were considered state-of-the-art in the day and the reason why they didn’t sell too many machines (estimated seven) is that $1795 could buy you a pretty decent car in 1961, so the additional $500 for a more modern appearance and fancy controls didn’t appeal to too many people. Only 2 of these are known to exist so far.
Additional Info
The function controls are not superior to the 800 as they are prone to failure. They can be rebuilt with the use of a 3D printer and the correct plastic.
A full restoration on one of these machines or any other crown tube machines can be done by Chuck Z in Florida for about $2000.