Technical Details
Brand: Telefunken
Model:Magnetophon KL 65
Category:Vintage
Application:Portable
Electronics:Tube
Equalization:IEC
Country of Manufacture:Germany
Release dates:1958 - 1961
Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB
Speeds: 1 7/8, 3 3/4
Max Reel Size("): 3"
Number of heads: 2
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo - Stacked
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 220-240v
Frequency Response:(all 3 dB): 3¾ ips: 60Hz - 13kHz
Wow and Flutter:less than 0.5% at 3¾ ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:unweighted over 40 db (100:1) below normal operating level
Sound quality rating:5 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 5/ 10
Additional Details
Description
The KL 65 first became available in the United Kingdom in 1958 after receiving the first ever award for tape recorder design at the Hanover Trade Fair. Two versions were available, the KL 65 with no speaker or audio power output stage for use in conjunction
with a radio receiver or external amplifier. and the KL 65 KS which incorporated an amplifier and speaker.
Additional Info
Distortion: at playback output: below 5% / Valve complement: EF86, ECC81, ECC83, EM71, selenium rectifier B 250, EL 95 (output) / Rewind speed: 140 seconds approx. for full 850ft tape / Audio output power: 2.5 watts (KL 65 / KS only) / Inputs: mic – 5 mV / 500 Kohm, radio – 5 mV to 1.5V 250 Kohm (adjustable) / Speaker(s): internal 6″ x 3″ oval speaker / Dimensions: KL 65 / KS: 15 x 13¼ x 6¼” (381 x 337 x 159 mm) KL 65 / TS : 12 x 9¼ x 5¼” (305 x 235 x 133 mm) / Weight: KL 65 / KS: 20 lbs (9.9 kg) KL 65 / TS: 14 lbs (6.4 kg) / half-track mono