| 1963 Roberts 1055 | |
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The 1055 was a single motor, two speed quarter-track stereo recorder with auto shut-off and two internal speakers. It featured all-valve circuitry and could be operated either in a vertical or horizontal position. A single VU meter was switchable to indicate either left or right record level. Price when new - $US 269.95 There are additional images and a circuit diagram for this recorder on the CD-ROM. |
| Specifications at a glance |
Model |
1055 |
Year |
1963 |
Price
when new (in the USA) |
269.95 |
Track
system |
quarter-track stereo |
Heads |
two |
Motors |
single 24-slot wave wound motor |
Maximum
reel size |
7" |
Tape
speeds |
7½ and 3¾ ips |
Frequency
response ( 
2 dB) |
7½ ips: 40Hz - 15kHz |
Wow &
flutter |
less than 0.2% at 7½ ips |
Bias
frequency |
95kHz |
Valve
complement |
ECC81 x 2, ECL82 x 2, EZ81 |
Speaker(s) |
two internal speakers |
Dimensions |
15 x 13½ x 7½" (381 x 343 x 191 mm) |
Weight |
27 lbs (12.3 kg) |