Stunning and rare Loewe Opta Optacord 408 portable open-reel tape recorder, an excellent piece of German audio engineering from the late 1960s. This iconic "suitcase style" model combines the great reliability of Loewe Opta's solid-state transistor circuitry with a compact industrial design, featuring a beautiful chrome front grille and a sturdy metal carrying handle. A true collector's item for analogue audio and vintage tech enthusiasts. Condition Report: Working condition: The device has been fully tested and is perfectly working. The motor runs strong, the mechanical keys respond correctly, and the playback/rewind functions are operative. It comes complete with the two reels shown in the pictures (including one tape). Cosmetic condition: The recorder is in very good overall vintage condition, well-preserved and clean. The front chrome grille and the "Loewe Opta" / "Optacord 408" lettering are bright and intact. Only minor, normal signs of age and light handling are present on the outer casing, fully consistent with its history. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR BIDDERS: The item is sold strictly in the cosmetic condition shown in the gallery. The attached photographs, showing the unit both open and closed) are an integral, high-priority, and descriptive part of this listing. Please examine them carefully before placing a bid. The buyer accepts the item with the cosmetic wear described and pictured. Professional, secure packing guaranteed, with specific shock-absorbing material to protect the internal mechanics during transit.