Sound 555

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From the R-R collection of CaminoReal

Technical Details

Brand: Sound (TRE)

Model:555

Category:Vintage

Application:Consumer

Electronics:Tube

Equalization:IEC

Country of Manufacture:United Kingdom

Release dates:1958 - 1961

Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB

Speeds: 3 3/4, 7 1/2, 15

Max Reel Size("): 7"

Number of heads: 3

Head Composition: Permalloy

Head Configuration: Mono - Full Track

Auto Reverse?:No

Frequency Response:(± 3dB): 90 - 14,000 c

Wow and Flutter:less than 0.1% at 15 ips

Sound quality rating:5 / 10

Long-term reliability rating: 5/ 10

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Description

The Sound 555 was a half-track mono, three-speed 7″ reel capacity recorder with reversible recording and playback. As with almost all Sound recorders of the 1950s, the Collaro Mk IV deck was used.
The four-watt internal amplifier drove three matched internal speakers,
an external speaker jack was also provided.
Bass and treble controls were provided for playback.

Additional Info

s at 3¾ ips / Inputs: microphone, radio / gramophone / Rewind speed: 60 seconds for 1200ft / Audio output power: 4 watts / Speaker(s): three / Dimensions: 19½ x 13 x 9″  (495 x 330 x 229 mm) / Weight: 35 lbs (15.9 kg) / half-track mono, with reverse record

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