Lot 81:
Description
A Philips N4416 stereo reel to reel tape recorder featuring a wood veneer side cabinet with a black textured front and rear. The unit is equipped with a three-motor, three-head system and features slide faders for bass, treble, and volume, alongside a horizontal balance slider and two analog VU meters. The transport mechanism is operated via push-button controls for rewind, fast forward, play, pause, record, and stop. Functional switches allow for track selection between 1-4, stereo, and 3-2, as well as three tape speeds of 19, 9.5, and 4.75 cm/s. The faceplate is marked Philips and the head cover is printed with Stereo Recorder N4416 and a Hi-Fi International logo. A rear compartment contains the mains power cord. This lot includes a smoke-tinted plastic dust cover and two plastic reels, one of which is embossed with the Sony name.
Condition report:
The unit is in used vintage condition with visible dust and grime accumulation in the crevices and across the top plate (photo 2). The plastic dust cover exhibits scuffing and light surface scratches (photo 1). The wood veneer shows wear and minor chipping at the corners (photo 3). The tape counter currently reads 0027 (photo 2). The item is untested for functional status.
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