{"product_id":"1970s-benkson-79-portable-transistor-tape-recorder","title":"1970s Benkson 79 Portable Transistor Tape Recorder","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1970s Benkson 79 Portable Transistor Tape Recorder\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small, battery powered, vintage 1970s Benkson 79 Portable Transistor Tape Recorder is neatly fitted within its own black leatherette covered metal case.  It even comes with its original white lapel microphone and instructions.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan, under the \u003cem\u003eBenkson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003el\u003cspan\u003eabel for B. Benkert Ltd, Essex, UK, it is being sold as a collectible \u003c\/span\u003efor display only as we don't have any 3\" tape reels to properly test the tape recorder \/ player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, it is in pretty good cosmetic condition with some surface scuffs\/blemishes, and some rust \/dings on the metal trim. Both the audio and motor seem to be working as you can hear squelch and the reel spindles are turning. It is likely that the motor belts will need changing, as you might expect from something of this age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel Benkson 79 Made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable Transistor Tape Recorder \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour Transistors: 2SB-170x 2 and 2SB-172 x2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape: 3\" reel magnetic recording tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker: 2 1\/2\" dynamic speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrophone: Crystal lapel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarphone: 8 Ω magnetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Source: 2 x 1.5v batteries for the motor and 1x 9v for amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 'reel' nostalgia trip for the 1970s teenager!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-hifi-and-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage HiFi.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benkson (B. Benkert Ltd)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55289727943031,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/1970s_Benkson_79_Portable_Transistor_Tape_Recorder.jpg?v=1749482156","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1970s-benkson-79-portable-transistor-tape-recorder","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}