Grundig TK 125

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Grundig Tape recorder TK 125


General

  • Manufacturer: Grundig-Radiowerke mbH, Fürth;
  • Model: TK 125 automatic, de Luxe
  • Years of manufacture: 1966 - 1969
  • Manufactured in: Fürth in the 70s in Poland as ZK 120 R and T
  • Colour: grey - silver
  • Remote control: no
  • Power supply: 110, 220 V, 50 Hz
  • for U version: 110, 125, 220, 240 Volt 50 or 60 Hz
  • Power consumption:
  • Dimensions: 400 x 180 x 290 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 8,5 kg
  • Original price approx.: 399,00 DM


Connections

  • Number of inputs: 1 x universal
    • Microphone
    • Phono
    • Tuner
  • Number of outputs: 2
    • Line-out
    • Loudspeaker


Technical data

  • max. coil diameter: 15 cm
  • drive: 1 motor, belt drive
  • heads: 2
  • tracks: 2, half track
  • Tape speeds: 9,5 cm/ s
  • Slip:
  • Variation in synchronization: 0.25 %
  • Pitch fluctuations:
  • Overall frequency response:
  • Signal-to-noise ratio:
  • Impurity voltage spacing:
  • Distortion factor:
  • Equalization:
  • Crosstalk attenuation:
  • Cancellation attenuation:
  • Premagnetization and extinction frequency:


Special Features

  • One mono power amplifier with loudspeaker
  • Single lever control
  • U models: extended mains voltage and frequency selection
  • Automatic: extinction display with EM 80 on R unit
  • De Luxe: extinction display with moving coil instrument

Remarks[edit]

  • Unit is still equipped with tubes

From the 60s, MONO half track - reproduction in Poland as ZK 120 T (without counter), built there under license until the mid 80s. In the West catalogue (with counter) sold for 69,00 DM at the end! Good single lever mechanism, moderate sound (50 - 10kHz), built-in 2.5 Watt amplifier, motor power supply.

  • Other models of the same series:

Pictures[edit]

  • Picture: Grundig TK 125

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  • Picture: Grundig TK 125 de Luxe

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