For sale is a vintage Technics RS-1520 reel to reel tape recorder. This came to me from a friend who once owned and operated a small recording studio. Tested and in good working order. Also in great cosmetic shape. Some marks and scuffs but all minor. Doesn’t include wood sides, as this unit was rack-mounted when in regular use.

I am in the NYC tri-state area and would prefer a local pick-up/delivery situation, but I am open to shipping, just message me first. If in my general area, I’d be willing to take a trip to meet and drop it off.

If shipping, I may need additional handling days to guarantee secure packing.

I will also be listing this locally and on Reverb.

Relisted to shift listing to auction.

Track system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system

Reel size: up to 10.5 inch reel

Tape speeds: 3 3⁄4 7 1⁄2 15 ips

Wow and flutter: 0.035% (15 ips)

Frequency response: 30Hz to 20kHz (15 ips)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 68dB

Total harmonic distortion: 0.8%

Input: 60mV (line), 0.25mV (mic)

Output: 2.19V (line)

Dimensions: 502 x 456 x 257mm

Weight: 28kg

Accessories: optional RP-9690 remote control box