{"product_id":"aph-model-3-5196b-004877","title":"APH Model 3 Varispeed Cassette Recorder 5196B 220v - SN 004877","description":"\u003cp\u003eAPH Model 3 Varispeed Cassette Recorder 5196B 220v - SN 004877.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese American Printing House For The Blind recorders are something of a gem. Freshly serviced (see below) and ready for fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for maximum capacity for audiobooks, this is a 4 track varispeed cassette recorder and player with switchable tape speeds and track select: on a regular cassette this flips the playback onto the other side of the tape - in reverse!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe massive pitch\/speed range on offer makes this a great sound design tool (and of course you can record via the onboard condenser mic). Also has minijack line in\/out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare to find one in 220\/240v like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eService work carried out:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransport has been refurbished with new grease, oil and parts.\u003cbr\u003eBelts x 2 have all been replaced. Pinch roller refreshed (still spongy).\u003cbr\u003eHeads cleaned and demagged. Speed, azimuth calibrated.\u003cbr\u003eFresh solder on connections if necessary.\u003cbr\u003eMachine entire external and internal clean Aux inputs have all been cleaned and tested.\u003cbr\u003eFaders have been cleaned and re-lubed. Full machine test (playback \u0026amp; recording)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eService notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll belts replaced and pinch roller refreshed. There are 2 potentiometers for speed calibration but lacks anything else regarding calibration. No\u003cbr\u003eservicing notes can be found online. Plays and records (MONO) with low wow\/flutter\u003cbr\u003eand good levels. Works well as an experimental mono unit. This is a 220v version\u003cbr\u003ecompared to the more common 120v versions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soundgas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64290600845689,"sku":"004877","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7796\/8739\/files\/APH_Model-3-5196B_004877.png?v=1787061665","url":"https:\/\/soundgas.com\/products\/aph-model-3-5196b-004877","provider":"Soundgas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}