Revox B720 (1983–1986)
A high-end Swiss-built cassette deck with a digital nixie tube display and precision tuning, made during the peak of analog fidelity.
Overview
The Revox B720 is a cassette deck that Revox built in Switzerland from 1983 to 1986. It was designed as a reference-grade machine, in keeping with the brand's focus on precision and high-fidelity performance during the golden age of analog audio. It has a nixie tube display and a signal strength and center-channel meter. The construction is sturdy, and the feature set was advanced for its day.
Specifications
| Product type | Cassette deck |
| Production years | 1983–1986 |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 482 × 148 × 420 mm |
| Weight | 22 kg |
Design
The B720 has a digital nixie tube display and tunes in 1/4 step increments, so tuning is precise. It also has a signal strength and center-channel meter, which gives it detailed monitoring. The construction is noted as sturdy, and so is the feature set.
Context
Revox introduced the B720 in 1983, during the golden age of high-fidelity audio. It was one of the brand's most sophisticated cassette decks, positioned as a high-end machine built around precision and engineering.
Market
Schematics and service manuals are available, and they are highly recommended for maintenance. One user reported seeing a B720 for sale on eBay a couple of years ago.
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