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== Daten ==
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= Data =
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'''Allgemein'''
 
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* Hersteller: BRAUN
 
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* Modell: Regie 550
 
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* Baujahre: 1976 - 1980(?)
 
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* Hergestellt in: Deuschland
 
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* Farbe: Front schwarz, Gehäuse Strukturlack schwarz
 
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* Fernbedienung: nein
 
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* Leistungsaufnahme: 2x 70 W (100 W Sinus)
 
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* Abmessungen: (BxHxT) 50 cm x 11 cm x 34 cm
 
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* Gewicht: 14 kg
 
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* Neupreis ca.: 1760.-- DM (900.-- €)
 
  
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'''Anschlüsse'''
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''Receiver:''
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* Anzahl der Eingänge: 4
 
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** Phono (RIAA): [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker 5 pol. DIN-Buchse (180°)]
 
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** Band-Reserve: [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker 5 pol. DIN-Buchse (180°)]
 
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** Band-Monitor: [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker 5 pol. DIN-Buchse (180°)]
 
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** Prozessor (Quattro Demodulator): [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker 5 pol. DIN-Buchse (180°)]
 
  
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* Anzahl der Ausgänge:
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* [[Braun Director 450|Director 450]]
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** 2 x Lautsprecher  4 - 16 Ohm: [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker 2 pol. Lautsprecherbuchse (DIN 41529: Strich-Punkt Stecker)]
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* [[Braun Director 500|Director 500]]
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** 2 x Kopfhöher (front)  200-2000 Ohm: [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker 5 pol. DIN-Buchse (Würfel drehbar)]
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* [[Braun Director 510|Director 510]]
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** Tonbandaufnahme [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker 5 pol. DIN-Buchse (180°)]  
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* [[Braun control room 520|control room 520]]
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** Prozessor (Quattro Demodulator) [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker 5 pol. DIN-Buchse (180°)]  
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* [[Braun control room 550|control room 550]]
  
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'''Technische Daten'''
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''other devices:''
  
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''Verstärker''
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* [[Braun PS 450|Braun PS 450]]
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* Dauerleistung (bei Klirrfaktor)
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* [[Braun PS 500|Braun PS 500]]
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** 8 Ohm:
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* [[Braun PS 1000|Braun PS 1000]]
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** 4 Ohm: 2 x 70 W
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<br>
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* Dynamikleistung
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* [[Braun TGC 450|Braun TGC 450]]
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** 8 Ohm:
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* [[Braun TG 1020|Braun TG 1020]]
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** 4 Ohm: 2 x 100 W
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* Gesamtklirrfaktor: 0,1 %
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* [[Braun L 730|Braun L 730]]
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* Dämpfungsfaktor:
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* [[Braun L 710|Braun L 710]]
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* Frequenzgang: 10 Hz - 35 kHz
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* Signalrauschabstand:
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* [[Braun KH 500|Braun KH 500]]
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* Stereokanaltrennung:
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* Klangregelung:
 
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** Bass: 50 Hz +/- 11 dB
 
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** Höhen: 10 kHz +/- 11 dB
 
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* Loudness:
 
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* High Filter:
 
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* Low Filter (Subsonic): ja
 
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* Mute: ja
 
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* Direct/Line-Straight: nein
 
  
  
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''Tuner''
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The BRAUN Regie 550 is with 2 x 70 W the top model of the analogue receivers of the [[Braun Regie Serie|'''Regie''']] Series.
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* Empfang:
 
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* Frequenzen:
 
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** UKW: 87.5 - 104 MHz
 
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** FM-ZF: 10,7 MHz
 
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** MW/LW:
 
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** KW
 
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* Frequenzgang (-3 dB):  20HJz - 15 kHz
 
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* Eingangsempfindlichkeit:
 
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* Klirrfaktor: 0.3 %
 
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* Signalrauschabstand:
 
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* Kanaltrennung: 40 dB
 
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* Trennschärfe:
 
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* Gleichwellenselektion:
 
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* Nebenwellenselektion:
 
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* Spiegelfrequenzdämpfung:
 
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** UKW: 80 dB
 
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** MW/LW: 40 dB
 
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** KW: 20 dB
 
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* ZF-Dämpfung: 90 dB
 
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* AM-Unterdrückung: 60 dB
 
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* Ausgangspegel:
 
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* RDS: nein
 
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* Stationsspeicher: 7 x UKW
 
  
  
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'''Besondere Ausstattungen'''
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==General==
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|-
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| Manufacturer: || [[Braun|'''BRAUN GmbH'']] ||
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|-
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| model: || director 550 ||
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|-
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| years of construction: || 1976 - 1979(?) ||
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| Manufactured in: || Germany, [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kronberg_im_Taunus Kronberg] ||
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|-
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| Color: ||
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* Front black,
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* housing textured black
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|-
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| remote control: || no ||
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|-
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| Power consumption: || ||
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|-
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| dimensions: (WxHxD) || '''50 cm''' x 11 cm x 34 cm ||
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|-
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| Weight: || 14 kg ||
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|-
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| Price when new approx.: || 1760.-- DM (900.-- €) ||
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|-
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| number of pieces produced: ||
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|-
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|}
  
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/Quelle: BRAUN Hifi-Programm '77/78/
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==connections==
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| '''Number of inputs:''' || 4 ||
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* Phono (RIAA):
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|| [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Pinbelegung_von_DIN-Audiosteckern 5 pin DIN jack (180°)] ||
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|-
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* Tape Reserve:
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|| [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Pinbelegung_von_DIN-Audiosteckern 5 pin DIN jack (180°)] ||
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* Tape Monitor:
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|| [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Pinbelegung_von_DIN-Audiosteckern 5 pin DIN jack (180°)] ||
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* Processor (Quadro Demodulator):
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|| [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Pinbelegung_von_DIN-Audiosteckern 5 pin DIN jack (180°)] ||
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|-
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* Antenna FM, symmetrical:
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|| 240 Ohm ||
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|-
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* Antenna AM
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||
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Note antennas: IEC connector <br>
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or [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antennenweiche#Antennenweichen antenna crossover FM/MW]
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|-
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* Earth 
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|-
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* Mains 50-60 Hz:  
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|| 110 V, 130 V, 220 V, 240 V ||
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|-
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| '''Number of outputs:'''
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|-
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* 2 x loudspeaker
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|| 4 - 16 Ohm: <br> [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Varianten 2 pin speaker jack (DIN 41529: dash-dot plug)] ||
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|-
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* 2 x headphone (front)
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|| 200-2000 Ohm: <br> [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Varianten 5 pin DIN jack (cube rotatable)] ||
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* Tape recording
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|| [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Pinbelegung_von_DIN-Audiosteckern 5 pin DIN jack (180°)] ||
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* Processor (Quadro Demodulator)
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|| [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Pinbelegung_von_DIN-Audiosteckern 5 pin DIN socket (180°)] ||
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==Technical data==
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Schaltmöglichkeiten für: Stereo-fern, Muting, Mono, AFC, Rumpel- und Nadelfilter, Nur-Stereo, Hinderbandkontrolle.
 
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Anschluß- und Überspielmöglichkeit für 2 Cassettenrecorder oder Tonbandgeräte.
 
  
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'''Anmerkung'''
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===Amplifier===
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|-
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| continuous power (with distortion factor)
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* 4 Ohm:
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|| 2 x 70 W
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| dynamic power
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* 4 Ohm:
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|| 2 x 100 W
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| Total harmonic distortion: || 0,1 %
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|-
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| damping factor:
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|-
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| frequency response:
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|| 10 Hz - 35 kHz
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|-
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| signal-to-noise ratio:
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|-
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| stereo channel separation:
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|-
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| tone control:
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|-
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|
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* Bass:
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|| 50 Hz +/- 11 dB
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|-
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* Treble:
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|| 10 kHz +/- 11 dB
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|-
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| Loudness:
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|-
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| High Filter:
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|-
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| Low Filter (Subsonic): || yes
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|-
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| Mute: || yes
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|-
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| Direct/Line-Straight: || no
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|}
  
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'' Antennenanschluss: ''
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===Tuner===
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* UKW Wurfantenne mit IEC Stecker oder
 
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* Antennenweiche mit 2 x IEC Stecker 240 Ohm
 
  
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== Bemerkungen ==
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Weitere Receiver der gleichen Serie:
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|-
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| reception: || analog
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|-
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| frequencies:
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|-
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* VHF:
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|| 87.5 - 104 MHz
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|-
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* FM IF:
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|| 10.7 MHz
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|-
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|
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* MW/LW:
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|-
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* KW
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|-
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| Frequency response (-3 dB): || 20HJz - 15 kHz
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|-
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| input sensitivity: ||
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|-
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| Distortion factor: || 0.3 %
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|-
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| signal-to-noise ratio:
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|-
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| channel separation: || 40 dB
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|-
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| selectivity: ||
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|-
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| Equal wave selection: ||
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|-
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| spurious wave selection: ||
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|-
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| image frequency attenuation: ||
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|-
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|
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* VHF:
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|| 80 dB
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|-
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|
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* MW/LW:
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|| 40 dB
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|-
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|
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* KW:
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|| 20 dB
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|-
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| IF attenuation: || 90 dB
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|-
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| AM suppression: || 60 dB
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|-
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| output level:
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|-
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| RDS: || no
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|-
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| station memory: || 7 x FM
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|}
  
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* [[Braun Regie 350|Regie 350]]: Hifi Stereo-Analog-Receiver (2x 25 W /38 W)
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==Special features==
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* [[Braun Regie 525|Regie 525]]: Hifi Stereo-Analog-Receiver (2x 45 W / 66 W)
 
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* [[Braun Regie 526|Regie 526]]: Hifi Stereo-Analog-Receiver (2x 45 W / 66 W)
 
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* [[Braun Regie 528|Regie 528]]: Hifi Stereo-Analog-Receiver (2x 45 W / 66 W)
 
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* [[Braun Regie 530|Regie 530]]: Hifi Stereo-Digital-Receiver (2x 50 W / 72 W)
 
  
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Weitere Modelle der BRAUN Regie 550 Serie:
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* Complementary power amplifier circuitry with balanced power supply and an electrolytic output.
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* Delayed power-up with relay.
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* Channel-separated rotary controls for linear level adjustment.
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* Direct mode selection by mutually triggering buttons for AF ranges, broadcast and fixed station buttons.
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* Stabilized power supply for RF and AF amplifiers.
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* 4-way tuned FM section with dual diodes and dual gate MOSFET input stage.
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* Switching capabilities for:  
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** Stereo remote
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** muting
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** mono
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** AFC
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** rumble and needle filters
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** Stereo only
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** Rear tape control.
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* Connection and dubbing facility for 2 cassette recorders or tape recorders.
  
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* [[Braun PDS 550|Braun PDS 550]]: Plattenspieler mit Direktantrieb
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''/Source: BRAUN Hifi Program '77/78/''
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* [[Braun TGC 450|Braun TGC 450]]: Hifi Stereo-Casettenrecorder (Pultgerät)
 
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* [[Braun C301 |Braun C 301]]: Hifi Stereo-Casettenrecorder (Frontlade)
 
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* [[Braun C301M |Braun C 301 M]]: Hifi Stereo-Casettenrecorder (Frontlade)
 
  
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== Bilder ==
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== Remarks ==
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[[Bild:Braun_Regie550.png]]
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Further receivers of the same series:
  
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== Berichte ==
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* [[Braun Regie 350|Regie 350]]: Hifi stereo analogue receiver (2x 25 W /38 W).
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* [[Braun Regie 450|Regie 450]]: Hifi stereo analogue receiver (2x 30 W /44 W)
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* [[Braun Regie 525|Regie 525]]: Hifi stereo analogue receiver (2x 45 W / 66 W)
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* [[Braun Regie 526|Regie 526]]: Hifi stereo analogue receiver (2x 45 W / 66 W)
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* [[Braun Regie 528|Regie 528]]: Hifi stereo analogue receiver (2x 45 W / 66 W)
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* [[Braun Regie 510|Regie 510]]: Hifi stereo analogue receiver (2x 50 W /70 W)
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* [[Braun Regie 530|Regie 530]]: Hifi stereo digital receiver (2x 50 W / 72 W)
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* [[Braun Regie 550D|Regie 550D]]: Hifi stereo digital receiver (2x 70 W / 100 W) optically identical with Regie 550 (but digital frequency display)
  
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== Links ==
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Further temporally suitable models to the '''BRAUN''' Regie 550:
  
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* [http://www.radiodesign.de Radio Braun Forum]
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* [[Braun PS 450|Braun PS 450]]: record player
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* [[Braun PS 500|Braun PS 500]]: record player
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* [[Braun TGC 450|Braun TGC 450]]: Hifi stereo cassette recorder (console unit)
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* [[Braun TG 1020|Braun TG 1020]]: Tape recorder
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* [[Braun L 730|Braun L 730]]: 3-way compact speakers
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* [[Braun L 710|Braun L 710]]: 3-way compact boxes
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* [[Braun KH 500|Braun KH 500]]: headphones
  
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=Images=
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[[Kategorie:Braun Regie]]
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[[Image:Braun_Control550.png | 800px]]
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''Figure 1:'' '''BRAUN'''' Regie 550 (c) Hifi-Wiki
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=Reports=
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=Sources=
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Technical data: BRAUN Hifi Program '77/78 (ed. BRAUN GmbH).
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* Illustrations: private
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* Braun + Design Tax 6 (2006 edition), [http://www.design-und-design.de Design + Design Verlag, Hamburg]
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=Tips for buying used=
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1. ''Pins for station keys''
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[[Image:Braun_Director_Station_Pins.JPG | 500px]]
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''Figure 2:'' '''BRAUN''' director 550 station pins:
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Yellow: one station pin (with number 1, there are also some with e.g.: HR for Hessicher Rundfunk etc.).
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Red: further slots for station pins
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Green: tool (located in special slot) for setting the stations
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<br>
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[[Picture:Braun_Director_StationsPinsSet.jpg]]
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''Figure 3:'' '''BRAUN''' director 550 station pins (selection):
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2. '''220 V device to 230/240 V mains:''' <br>
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'''Device can be operated with 240 V (50 Hz).'''
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In former times a mains voltage of 220V was valid in Germany.
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In the EU (and now also in Germany), [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netzspannung#Normung currently] a [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netzspannung#Erh.C3.B6hung_von_220_auf_230_bzw._380_auf_400_Volt mains voltage of 230/240 V] (50 Hz).
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In 2009, the tolerance threshold will be further increased.
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In extreme cases up to 250 V mains voltage can be present.
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This can lead to problems during operation and to a reduction in service life.
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Due to the increased mains voltage of 5% (230 V) or 9% (240 V), the device may heat up more.
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increased heating of the device is to be expected. <br>
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'''It is advisable to switch the device to 240 V.'''
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<br>
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3. prices according to collectors catalogue 2006 (see above)
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<br>
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[[Equipment condition valuation table#Stage_A|Condition A]]: 150.- €
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[[Equipment condition valuation table#Stage_B|Condition B]]: 100.- €
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[[Device condition rating table#Level_C|State C]]: 50.- €
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<br>
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Ebay (2008) 30.- to 80.- € (condition difficult to define)
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<br>
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Is offered very often and is in my opinion a very worthwhile and beautiful device
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Latest revision as of 09:38, 21 April 2019

Data[edit]


The BRAUN Regie 550 is with 2 x 70 W the top model of the analogue receivers of the Regie Series.


General[edit]

Manufacturer: 'BRAUN GmbH
model: director 550
years of construction: 1976 - 1979(?)
Manufactured in: Germany, Kronberg
Color:
  • Front black,
  • housing textured black
remote control: no
Power consumption:
dimensions: (WxHxD) 50 cm x 11 cm x 34 cm
Weight: 14 kg
Price when new approx.: 1760.-- DM (900.-- €)
number of pieces produced:

connections[edit]

Number of inputs: 4
  • Phono (RIAA):
 5 pin DIN jack (180°)
  • Tape Reserve:
 5 pin DIN jack (180°)
  • Tape Monitor:
 5 pin DIN jack (180°)
  • Processor (Quadro Demodulator):
 5 pin DIN jack (180°)
  • Antenna FM, symmetrical:
 240 Ohm
  • Antenna AM
 
Note antennas: IEC connector 

or antenna crossover FM/MW
  • Earth
  • Mains 50-60 Hz:
 110 V, 130 V, 220 V, 240 V
Number of outputs:
  • 2 x loudspeaker
 4 - 16 Ohm:
2 pin speaker jack (DIN 41529: dash-dot plug)
  • 2 x headphone (front)
 200-2000 Ohm:
5 pin DIN jack (cube rotatable)
  • Tape recording
 5 pin DIN jack (180°)
  • Processor (Quadro Demodulator)
 5 pin DIN socket (180°)

Technical data[edit]

Amplifier[edit]

continuous power (with distortion factor)
  • 4 Ohm:
 2 x 70 W
dynamic power
  • 4 Ohm:
 2 x 100 W
Total harmonic distortion: 0,1 %
damping factor:
frequency response: 10 Hz - 35 kHz
signal-to-noise ratio:
stereo channel separation:
tone control:
  • Bass:
 50 Hz +/- 11 dB
  • Treble:
 10 kHz +/- 11 dB
Loudness:
High Filter:
Low Filter (Subsonic): yes
Mute: yes
Direct/Line-Straight: no

Tuner[edit]

reception: analog
frequencies:
  • VHF:
 87.5 - 104 MHz
  • FM IF:
 10.7 MHz
  • MW/LW:
  • KW
Frequency response (-3 dB): 20HJz - 15 kHz
input sensitivity:
Distortion factor: 0.3 %
signal-to-noise ratio:
channel separation: 40 dB
selectivity:
Equal wave selection:
spurious wave selection:
image frequency attenuation:
  • VHF:
 80 dB
  • MW/LW:
 40 dB
  • KW:
 20 dB
IF attenuation: 90 dB
AM suppression: 60 dB
output level:
RDS: no
station memory: 7 x FM

Special features[edit]

  • Complementary power amplifier circuitry with balanced power supply and an electrolytic output.
  • Delayed power-up with relay.
  • Channel-separated rotary controls for linear level adjustment.
  • Direct mode selection by mutually triggering buttons for AF ranges, broadcast and fixed station buttons.
  • Stabilized power supply for RF and AF amplifiers.
  • 4-way tuned FM section with dual diodes and dual gate MOSFET input stage.
  • Switching capabilities for:
    • Stereo remote
    • muting
    • mono
    • AFC
    • rumble and needle filters
    • Stereo only
    • Rear tape control.
  • Connection and dubbing facility for 2 cassette recorders or tape recorders.

/Source: BRAUN Hifi Program '77/78/

Remarks[edit]

Further receivers of the same series:

  • Regie 350: Hifi stereo analogue receiver (2x 25 W /38 W).
  • Regie 450: Hifi stereo analogue receiver (2x 30 W /44 W)
  • Regie 525: Hifi stereo analogue receiver (2x 45 W / 66 W)
  • Regie 526: Hifi stereo analogue receiver (2x 45 W / 66 W)
  • Regie 528: Hifi stereo analogue receiver (2x 45 W / 66 W)
  • Regie 510: Hifi stereo analogue receiver (2x 50 W /70 W)
  • Regie 530: Hifi stereo digital receiver (2x 50 W / 72 W)
  • Regie 550D: Hifi stereo digital receiver (2x 70 W / 100 W) optically identical with Regie 550 (but digital frequency display)

Further temporally suitable models to the BRAUN Regie 550:


Images[edit]

800px 

Figure 1: BRAUN' Regie 550 (c) Hifi-Wiki

Reports[edit]

Sources[edit]

Technical data: BRAUN Hifi Program '77/78 (ed. BRAUN GmbH).

Tips for buying used[edit]

1. Pins for station keys


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Figure 2: BRAUN director 550 station pins:


Yellow: one station pin (with number 1, there are also some with e.g.: HR for Hessicher Rundfunk etc.).
Red: further slots for station pins
Green: tool (located in special slot) for setting the stations


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Figure 3: BRAUN director 550 station pins (selection):




2. 220 V device to 230/240 V mains: 

Device can be operated with 240 V (50 Hz).
In former times a mains voltage of 220V was valid in Germany. 
In the EU (and now also in Germany), currently a mains voltage of 230/240 V (50 Hz). 
In 2009, the tolerance threshold will be further increased. 
In extreme cases up to 250 V mains voltage can be present.
This can lead to problems during operation and to a reduction in service life.
Due to the increased mains voltage of 5% (230 V) or 9% (240 V), the device may heat up more.
increased heating of the device is to be expected. 

It is advisable to switch the device to 240 V.


3. prices according to collectors catalogue 2006 (see above) 


Condition A: 150.- €
Condition B: 100.- €
State C: 50.- €


Ebay (2008) 30.- to 80.- € (condition difficult to define)


Is offered very often and is in my opinion a very worthwhile and beautiful device

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