Technical Details
Brand: Crown
Model:800 SPP (Playback)
Category:Super High Fidelity (Reserved for top-end recorders)
Application:Consumer
Electronic:Tube
Country of Manufacture:USA
Release dates: -
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB
Speeds: 3 3/4, 7 1/2, 15
Max Reel Size("): 10.5"
Number of heads: 1 (PB)
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
# Motors: 3
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Frequency Response:
Wow and Flutter:
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
Sound quality rating:9 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 9 / 10
Additional Details
Description
This is an early version of a Crown 800 with tube electronics using an SPP model preamplifier that has equalization controls on the front panel. The construction of the preamp is very early crown manufacture that almost looks like it was made in their garage prior to having a factory. The sound of it is absolutely excellent and I have done a restoration on this beyond what is pictured in the preamplifier photos.
Very rare and hard to come by.