Technical Details
Brand: Vernon
Model:47/26
Category:Vintage
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Solid State
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:USA
Release dates:1963 - 1964
Original Price: $860
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB
Speeds: 7 1/2, 15
Max Reel Size("): 7"
Number of heads: 3
Dimension: 16 x 7.94 x 15"
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Outputs: RCA, 1/4" Headphone
Frequency Response:20-25k @ 7.5 ips
Wow and Flutter:.2% @ 7.5 ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:55 dB
Sound quality rating:5 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 6/ 10
Weight: 45 Lbs
Additional Details
Description
The 4 track Vernon 47/26 falls into the category of unobtainium in spite of the fact that it was in buyers guides in 1963 and 64.
First priced at $600, they jacked it up to 860. We can only guess that it didn’t sell very well.
Additional Info
The origin of the unusual model number – In the early 60’s, as a kid, I was into reel to reel tape recorders. One that I really liked, but could have never afford, was the Vernon 49/26. At the time, I did have the data sheet for it. It showed the it had 49 transistors and 26 diodes, thus, the model number! Thanks R-R member – ecsaltz