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This is a list of our vintage open reel, analog reel to reel tape recording collection for items beginning with "P." As time permits we'll be building links to more pictures, a bit of history about our items, catalog listings and some recent pricing information. PLEASE NOTE: None of the Reel2ReelTexas.com's Vintage Museum pieces are for sale. This listing is provided to reflect our collection.
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A reminder that the prices listed are what the item originally sold for in the year it was released.
Panasonic SH-3433
Pentron Microphone Mixer
Pentron Astra Sonic 1949 $149.50 '49 Allied cat
Sold as an Allied Knight product in '51 Allied cat
'49 catalog listing
Pentron MP-2 - 1955 - $134.50
Phillips N4506 1976-1978 $650
Phillips Norelco 1011963 $99 (100)
Pickering PH-4955
Headphones (these are our original pair from 1972,
RTU-11 4/4 & 2 TAU-11s
1976 - 1982 $1,600
Pioneer RT-707 1977 $525 retail $595
'78 ad '78 Review '78 Gusdorf ad
Pioneer RT-901 1979 $795
No longer in collection
Pioneer RT-909 1978-1981 $895 '78 ad
black RT-909 1981 review 1 2 3 4
Presto J-10 Record Cutter
pictured with cutting head
• No longer in collection
Radio Shack Realistic 999B 1972 $179.95
Realistic Level meter
Rauland-Borg 1248 BL
probably made by Electro Voice as similar to their Cardyne series (1948 EV catalog listing)
RCA Junior Velocity 74B 1940 $43.50
RCA MI-6204-C 1945 Varacoustic Microphone $67.50
RCA Aeropressure 1945
RCA 77DX 1954 to 1960 $260 new '54 ad
RCA Microphone Mixer BN16A
RCA IYC 11 Cartridge Recorder
This RCA IYC 11 Cartridge recorder was donated to our collection by Bruce Truitt. It was released in 1958 to provide an easier way to play tape without the hassle of threading. It preceeded the Phillips Compact Cassette and unfortunately was discontinued in 1964. However RCA was still promoting the cartridge concept in 1965 and 1966 as evidenced by the ads.
Reslo 1954 $89.95
Revox A77 MK III '67-'75 $599
No longer in collection View Video
'67 Brochure Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6
'68 ad #1 '68 ad #2 1968 Review
'69 ad '69 ad #2 '69 Directory
'70 Ad '71 ad#1 '71 ad#2 '71 Directory
'73 Ad '73 Directory listing '75 ad
Studer ReVox ads (not A77)
• No longer in collection
Revox A77 MK IV '77 $599
Revox A76 & A78
Revox B77 '78,'79 $1,195
'81 B77 MK II $2,450
'78 ad #1 '78 ad #2 '78 ad #3 '81 brochure '81 ad
82 specs review '82 info '86 ad
Rheem Califone 73-T
Yes...this really is the Rheem Air Co. In 1959 Rheem bought an interest in Roberts and distributed the tape recorders with parts supplied by Akai and assembled by Roberts in California. A friend worked at Rheem's NY HQ, but was unable to find any records regarding their tape recording years. More Info
Roberts Duet 191 (61) $289.50
'61 catalog listing $289.50 1960 Roberts 90
'58 Ad for earlier version (note the Roberts original Rolls Royce looking logo!)
Roberts Duet reel to reel tape recorder seen here with its external speaker. The system was modeled after to Ampex 600 which Roberts founder Robert Metzner sent to Akai as a sample.
Roberts 192 FT 1962 $349.95
Plaque says "Original Design by Jack Davis - Roberts Electronics, Inc." This one's a bit difficult to tag regarding year and price as there is no name plate other then the 'designed by" either on the front, nor anywhere else on the unit. No ad has been discovered showing the unusual chrome head cover. The 192 was available up until the end of the 1960's and targeted to professional broadcasters.
'68 catalog listing $349.95
'69 catalog listing $349.95
Roberts 330, 192 and Rheem Roberts in tape storage room
Roberts 1057 Photo Sync 1963 $339.95
The donation of this unit to our collection was facilitated by Chuck Heger
Roberts 400 1963
Roberts 1055 1964 $269.95
'64 catalog listing $349.95
Roberts 330 1964
'64 catalog listing $349.95
(similar model seen below recording the Alpine Junior Senior Prom band the Believers)
go to more about The Believers
'64 catalog listing $199.95
Roberts 770A '64-'66 $499.95
Roberts 400X 1965 $795
'65 Directory See also specs for comparable Akai x355
with extenders for 10.5" reels
Roberts 5000X 1965 $699.95
'65 ad '65 Directory View RealPlayer movie
'67 catalog listing $699.95
'68 catalog listing $699.95 (portable)
$599.95 (rack mount)
'69 McGEE catalog listing $499.95 (portable)
This recorder was produced in 1967 under the Akai, Rheem and Roberts names. In the above picture, that's our Roberts on top and the Akai below. Click here to see the listings for the Rheem and Roberts. More Info
Roberts 6000 1965 $359.00
'67 catalog listing $299.95
Roberts 770X '66 $349.95
More pictures
'67 McGEE catalog listing $349.95
'67 Lafayette catalog listing $359.95
'68 catalog listing $349.95
Roberts 770X SS 1968 $399.95
'68 catalog listing $399.95
'69 Allied catalog listing $399.95
'69 Lafayette catalog listing $399.95
'69 McGEE catalog listing $399.95
'69 Olson catalog listing $349.95
No longer in collection
Akai M10
Rheem/Roberts 1000 1969
This is the incredible 4 track reversing audio recorder with a built-in black and white video recorder.
'69 ad Roberts 1000 & Jerry Lewis pic
Roberts 333X 1970 - 1973 $549.95
'71 catalog listing '71 Directory listing
Movie of Roberts 333X working - Real Player
Here's the Akai version of the Roberts 333X
Akai X-2000SD $549.95 1973
Not in collection
Rheem Roberts 610X 1970 '70 ad
Yes...this really is the Rheem Air Co. At some point Rheem bought Roberts and distributed the Akai built tape recorders. A friend worked at Rheem's NY HQ, but was unable to find any records regarding their tape recording years.
Russian Pомантик 3 Магнитофон Romantic 3 Tape Recorder
Russian Ukraine reel tape recorder - donated by Sergei Zamascikov - The unit was given to Sergei by Naum Rabinovich (who passed away in2012). The recorder was brought to the US when he immigrated in 1978.
12 вольт постоянного тока = of 12 volts direct current 1972 г = 1972 y(ear) N = Number (Serial Number)
Цена = Price 195 p = 195 R(ubles) $218.00 official US Dollar (Hard Currency) rate in 1972 was $1 = .892P, but this tended to be between 2 and 4 times the actual value. So, my guess of $50-$60 US Dollars is about right. But, at 195 rubles, it would have been a dear purchase to a Soviet citizen whose average wage in 1972 was 1,713 in US dollars (at 2005 prices). Thanks to Bruce Truitt for interpreting this for us.
