1959 Pentron Mercury NL-1 Reel to Reel

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Year: 1959 ?	Type: Recorder and/or Player
Valves / Tubes	4: 6J7 6SL7GT 6V6GT 6X5GT


Principle	Audio-Amplification
Wave bands	- without
Details	Tape Recorder
Power type and voltage	Alternating Current supply (AC) / 117 Volt
Loudspeaker	Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 6 inch = 15.2 cm
Power out	4 W (unknown quality)
from Radiomuseum.org	Model: Mercury NL-1 - Pentron Corporation; Chicago
Material	Wooden case
Shape	Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
Dimensions (WHD)	11 x 14 x 17 inch / 279 x 356 x 432 mm
Notes	2 speed. 40-11000cps at 7.5ips. 40-7000cps at 3.75ips. Neon recording indicator. SNR=45dB. Monaural.
Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)	29 lb (29 lb 0 oz) / 13.166 kg
Price in first year of sale	110.00 $
Mentioned in	1959 Radio Shack Catalog page 48

Category Music and Music Instruments

Medium Wood, Plastic, Metals, Leather.

Distinguishing marks Pentron Emblem

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item 20in. X 12in. X 12in

Date Period 1959

Weight est. 40lbs.

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