Dauphin

Wyndsor (Brand) Magnetic Recording Co., Wyndsor Recording Co.; London

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  • Year
  • 1958 ?
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 361817

 Technical Specifications

  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3 Loudspeakers
  • Power out
  • 3 W (max.)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Dauphin - Wyndsor Brand Magnetic
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 21 x 16.5 x 16.25 inch / 533 x 419 x 413 mm
  • Notes

  • The Wyndsor Dauphin set a benchmark in late 1950s consumer tape recorders by integrating high-fidelity audio, robust speaker design, and user-friendly controls in a portable, stylish console.

    Feature Specification/Detail
    Cabinet Bass reflex, Landroma contemporary design
    Speakers 10" circular, 9"x5" elliptical, 4" tweeter
    Tape Deck Harting, third head, 3¾ & 7½ ips speeds
    Amplification Independent rec/playback, 3W ultralinear @ 15Ω
    Tone Controls Bass/treble boost and cut
    Inputs High and low gain
    Monitoring Full monitoring, magic eye level indicator
    Accessories Acos Mic, gilt stand, oak console stand, 1,200ft tape
    Freq. Response 50–8,000 Hz (3¾ ips), 50–15,000 Hz (7½ ips)
    Wow & Flutter <0.1%
    S/N Ratio >40 dB (unweighted)
    Dimensions (w/o stand) 21" L x 16.5" D x 16.1" H
    Price 89 guineas (complete)

     

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 93.45 GB £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Tape Recording UK Aug 1958, Page 2.)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Tape Recording UK Mar 1958, Page 33)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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