Technical Details
Brand: Lafayette
Model:RK-130
Category:Mid High Fidelity
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Tube
Country of Manufacture:USA
Release dates:1962 - 1965
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
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Frequency Response:(all ±3 dB): 80Hz - 10kHz at 7½ ips
Sound quality rating:5 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 5/ 10
Additional Details
Description
Described by Lafayette as a ‘Deluxe Dual Track recorder” the RK-130 was a half-track mono machine whose features included:
two tape speeds (7½ & 3¾ ips)
seven inch reel capacity
built-in 1.5 watt amplifier and 4¾-inch speaker
extension speaker jack
with switch
radio/line and mic inputs (can be used simultaneously)
neon tube record level indicator
simple lever operation
all
tube (four) construction
The recorder was imported by Lafayette (most likely from Japan), re-badged as Lafayette, and sold by them through their catalog for $89.95 complete with dynamic microphone, empty reel and patch cords.
Additional Info
Outputs: stereo tape head, ext. speaker and monitor / Speaker(s): 4¾ permanent magnet / Audio output: 1.5 watts / Valve complement: 1 x 12AD7. 1 x 6BM8. 1 x 6AR5. 1 x 6X4 (rectifier) / Dimensions: 16.4 x 12.4 x 8 inches (417 x 315 x 203 mm) / Weight: 28 lbs (12.73 kg) / half-track mono