Philips - Aristona 9123 Reel to reel deck 18 cm
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Philips/Aristona Aristona 9123 portable tape recorder from 1973, tested and working in very good condition, weighing 12 kg, with built‑in amplifier and speaker, two speeds (4.75 and 9.5 cm/s), four tracks, dust cover, includes a full and an empty reel with over 4 hours of music from the 50s–70s, plus an extra object and the electrical schematic.
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The Tape Recorder Museum is busy renewing its collection. In the near future several beautiful devices will become available.
This time it concerns a stunning refurbished PHILIPS/ARISTONA tape recorder from the mid-1970s.
The tape recorder features, among other things, the following specifications:
- 2 speeds (4.75 and 9.5 cm/s)
- 4 tracks
- year of manufacture 1973
- portable recorder with built-in amplifier / speaker
- includes dust cover
- can also be connected to an amplifier/computer
- includes a full and an empty reel with music over 4 hours of music from the 50s, 60s and 70s
- this tape was recorded with Aristona itself
- nice to play old tapes again or to make beautiful new recordings yourself
- the sound is very beautiful, both recording and playback sound as new again!
- the heads and pressure roller are practically in like-new condition
- including the electrical schematic
The following work has been carried out to bring the device to this condition:
- old darkened strings and remnants removed, completely cleaned
- new drive strings installed
- the 4 worn suspension rubbers have been replaced
- friction rubbers under the reel plates have also been replaced
- switches and controls cleaned to prevent crackling and buzzing
- rotating and moving parts: old grease removed and re-oiled or lubricated
- small capacitors in the amplifier section replaced
- the AC187 transistor, which often causes malfunctions, has also been replaced
- finally a new light bulb installed
This is a beautiful iconic reel-to-reel tape recorder that can stay in use for many more years.
The best quality recordings are obtained with a new tape.
User marks inherent to the age of the device, see the photos
The Tape Recorder Museum is busy renewing its collection. In the near future several beautiful devices will become available.
This time it concerns a stunning refurbished PHILIPS/ARISTONA tape recorder from the mid-1970s.
The tape recorder features, among other things, the following specifications:
- 2 speeds (4.75 and 9.5 cm/s)
- 4 tracks
- year of manufacture 1973
- portable recorder with built-in amplifier / speaker
- includes dust cover
- can also be connected to an amplifier/computer
- includes a full and an empty reel with music over 4 hours of music from the 50s, 60s and 70s
- this tape was recorded with Aristona itself
- nice to play old tapes again or to make beautiful new recordings yourself
- the sound is very beautiful, both recording and playback sound as new again!
- the heads and pressure roller are practically in like-new condition
- including the electrical schematic
The following work has been carried out to bring the device to this condition:
- old darkened strings and remnants removed, completely cleaned
- new drive strings installed
- the 4 worn suspension rubbers have been replaced
- friction rubbers under the reel plates have also been replaced
- switches and controls cleaned to prevent crackling and buzzing
- rotating and moving parts: old grease removed and re-oiled or lubricated
- small capacitors in the amplifier section replaced
- the AC187 transistor, which often causes malfunctions, has also been replaced
- finally a new light bulb installed
This is a beautiful iconic reel-to-reel tape recorder that can stay in use for many more years.
The best quality recordings are obtained with a new tape.
User marks inherent to the age of the device, see the photos
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Philips
Model
Aristona 9123
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
3
Includes
+ Extra item (see description)
Year of manufacturing
1973
Weight
12 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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