Revox A36
A tube-powered mono tape recorder from Studer-Revox. It started the 36 series.
Overview
The Revox A36 came from Studer-Revox of Switzerland. It was the company's first consumer tape recorder and the first model of the "Revox 36er Serie." The professional T26 (1949) came before it, and the A36 built Revox's reputation for precision engineering. It was the predecessor to the A77 (1967). This tube-based mono recorder was built for reliability and high performance in its era.
Specifications
| Track format | Mono |
| Speeds | 7.5/15 ips |
| Dimensions (WHD) | 460 x 280 x 340 mm / 18.1 x 11 x 13.4 inch |
| Weight | approximately 18 Kg (40 lbs) |
Design
The Revox A36 is a tube tape recorder. It was the first consumer tape deck from Revox with a three-motor transport system, which helped keep tape speed stable and cut wow and flutter.
Context
As the first model in the Revox 36 series, the A36 marked Revox's move from professional to consumer tape recorders. It followed the Revox T26 and came before the A77.
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