Technical Details
Brand: Telefunken
Model:M203 & M203 de Luxe
Category:Mid High Fidelity
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Solid State
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:Germany
Release dates:1966 - 1969
Original Price: $72
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB
Speeds: 1 7/8, 3 3/4
Max Reel Size("): 7"
Number of heads: 2
Dimension: 15½ x 6½ x 12¼ " ( 394 x 165 x 321 mm)
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
# Motors: 1
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Outputs: RCA
Frequency Response:(all 3 dB): 3¾ ips: 40Hz - 15kHz
Wow and Flutter:0.2%
Sound quality rating:6 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 7/ 10
Weight: 21 lbs (9.5 kg)
Additional Details
Description
This was a two speed (3¾ & 1 7/8 ips) quarter-track stereo recorder with a maximum spool size of 7″.
Only a mono amplifier and single 5 x 3″ elliptical speaker were provided for playback, however stereo playback was possible from the preamplifier outputs. Stereo multiplex recordings could be made. A ‘De Luxe’ version came with a decorative wooden case and a TD20 omni directional microphone, otherwise identical to the M203.
An Automatic version with auto record level and speeds of 7½ & 3¾ ips was also available a year later.
Additional Info
Year 1966
Price when new (in the UK) M203 – £72 9s; M203 de Luxe £81 18s
Track system Quarter-track stereo
Heads Two
Motors One
Maximum reel size 7″
Tape speeds 3¾ & 1 ips
Frequency response (all 3 dB) 3¾ ips: 40Hz – 15kHz; 1 ips: 40Hz – 9kHz
Wow & flutter 0.2%
Audio output power 2.5 watts
Inputs Microphone, radio/pick-up
Outputs External speaker, stereo preamplifier and headphones
Speaker(s) 5 x 3″ elliptical
Dimensions 15½ x 6½ x 12¼ ” ( 394 x 165 x 321 mm)
Weight 21 lbs (9.5 kg)