Philips - D8444 'Ghettoblaster' / Portable Stereo Cassette recorder-player
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Philips D8444 'Ghettoblaster' portable stereo boombox with cassette deck, produced between 1982 and 1984, in good physical condition and tested and working, includes one power cord and two objects total, weight 7 kg.
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Description from the seller
The Philips D8444 "Power Player" is a portable boombox stereo radio-cassette recorder
The equipment has undergone a minor service, including the replacement of its belts. Everything appears to be in working order; however, given its age of 44 years, you may occasionally hear a squeak or a crackle.
Technical specifications:
• Manufacturer: Philips Electronics (Singapore)
• Production period: 1982–1984
• Device type: Radio receiver with a cassette tape recorder (Boombox / Ghettoblaster)
• Radio frequency bands:
• FM / UHF (VHF)
• LW (Long Wave)
• MW (Medium Wave)
• SW (Short Wave)
•Power supply:
• Mains: 120–240 V
• Battery: 8 x 1.5 V batteries (type R20 / D)
• Speakers: 5 speakers in a 3-way / 3-channel configuration (a central woofer and two mid-range/tweeter units on the sides)
• Output power:
• Stated by the manufacturer / in specifications: approx. 18 W (system amplification)
• Actual / continuous sinusoidal power: estimated at approximately 2+3+2 W (or approx. 7.2 W total, depending on measurement methods and distortion levels)
• Dimensions: approx. 540 x 330 x 140 mm (width x height x depth)
• Weight: approx. 6.5 kg
• Additional features: 3-channel amplifier system, Spatial Stereo function, built-in cassette tape deck.
The cassette shown in the photos is not included.
The radio will be shipped via UPS with tracking; shipping to islands costs twice as much as the rates listed.
The Philips D8444 "Power Player" is a portable boombox stereo radio-cassette recorder
The equipment has undergone a minor service, including the replacement of its belts. Everything appears to be in working order; however, given its age of 44 years, you may occasionally hear a squeak or a crackle.
Technical specifications:
• Manufacturer: Philips Electronics (Singapore)
• Production period: 1982–1984
• Device type: Radio receiver with a cassette tape recorder (Boombox / Ghettoblaster)
• Radio frequency bands:
• FM / UHF (VHF)
• LW (Long Wave)
• MW (Medium Wave)
• SW (Short Wave)
•Power supply:
• Mains: 120–240 V
• Battery: 8 x 1.5 V batteries (type R20 / D)
• Speakers: 5 speakers in a 3-way / 3-channel configuration (a central woofer and two mid-range/tweeter units on the sides)
• Output power:
• Stated by the manufacturer / in specifications: approx. 18 W (system amplification)
• Actual / continuous sinusoidal power: estimated at approximately 2+3+2 W (or approx. 7.2 W total, depending on measurement methods and distortion levels)
• Dimensions: approx. 540 x 330 x 140 mm (width x height x depth)
• Weight: approx. 6.5 kg
• Additional features: 3-channel amplifier system, Spatial Stereo function, built-in cassette tape deck.
The cassette shown in the photos is not included.
The radio will be shipped via UPS with tracking; shipping to islands costs twice as much as the rates listed.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Philips
Model
D8444 'Ghettoblaster' / Portable Stereo
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
2
Includes
Power cord
Weight
7 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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