Revox F36 (1962–1963)
A Swiss-built hybrid stereo reel-to-reel tape recorder from Studer-Revox, produced in the early 1960s.
Overview
The Revox F36 is a stereo reel-to-reel tape recorder made by Studer-Revox in Switzerland. It was built between 1962 and 1963 for high-fidelity recording and playback, and it was meant to slot into a stereo hi-fi system. One user from the era said he kept it permanently connected to his system and praised how it performed. The F36 belongs to Revox's early line of tape recorders and came before models like the G36. It takes reels up to 22 cm in diameter.
Specifications
| Dimensions (WHD) | 460 x 280 x 340 mm / 18.1 x 11 x 13.4 inch |
| Weight | 19.5 kg / 42.952 lb (sources vary: 19.5 kg or 21 kg) |
| Country of Manufacture | Switzerland |
| Maximum reel diameter | 22 cm |
| Equalization | IEC |
| Technology | Hybrid |
| Original price (first year of sale) | 1,190.00 (currency not specified) |
Context
The Revox F36 came out in 1962. Studer-Revox was then moving beyond precision measuring instruments into studio and broadcast tape recorders. Earlier Revox models already handled 22 cm reels, and the F36 kept that capacity. The G36 came after it and introduced a synchronous motor. That put the F36 in the high-end consumer or semi-professional class of its time.
Market
The Revox F36 was originally priced at 1,190.00 in its first year of sale (currency not specified). Collector listings call surviving units rare and in excellent condition, and some are noted as all-original and tested. Schematic diagrams are available for servicing.
eBay Listings
As an eBay Partner, we earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support our independent vintage technology research.