1960s Roberts Model 192 Tube-Driven Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder

Very Good Condition.

This Roberts Model 192 is a vintage tube-driven reel-to-reel tape recorder housed in a portable suitcase-style enclosure with integrated amplifier and speaker system. The unit features a gray textured covering, illuminated VU meter, microphone and phono inputs, headphone output, and external speaker connections.

The Model 192 was produced during the early hi-fi tape era and reflects the industrial styling and tube-based electronics common to late 1950s and early 1960s consumer and semi-professional recording equipment. Controls include dedicated transport levers for play, record, rewind, and forward functions, along with separate volume and tone controls.

This example retains its original Roberts badging, integrated carrying handle, rear-mounted power cord storage, and tube-driven electronics chassis. An empty take-up reel is included.

Specifications:

  • Model: Roberts 192
  • Serial Number: E 20474
  • Type: Tube reel-to-reel tape recorder
  • Configuration: Portable suitcase-style recorder
  • Amplification: Tube-driven
  • Inputs:
    • High impedance microphone
    • Low impedance microphone
    • Radio/Phono
  • Outputs:
    • Headphone output
    • 8 ohm speaker output
    • 600 ohm terminated output
  • Controls:
    • Volume
    • Tone
    • Transport controls
    • Record function
  • Features:
    • Integrated speaker
    • Illuminated VU meter
    • Carry handle
    • Built-in storage compartment
  • Finish: Gray textured covering
  • Estimated production period: Early 1960s
  • Manufactured in Los Angeles, California

Condition Notes:

  • Vintage cosmetic wear throughout consistent with age
  • Includes one empty reel
  • Original carrying case enclosure present
  • Tube electronics and transport components appear intact

Please also view all attached photos, considered part of the description of this item. Please contact us with any questions before purchasing. The Local Pickup is a musical instrument consignment business with a retail musical instrument store in Rock Hill, SC.

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$325.00

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1960s Roberts Model 192 Tube-Driven Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder

Very Good Condition.

This Roberts Model 192 is a vintage tube-driven reel-to-reel tape recorder housed in a portable suitcase-style enclosure with integrated amplifier and speaker system. The unit features a gray textured covering, illuminated VU meter, microphone and phono inputs, headphone output, and external speaker connections.

The Model 192 was produced during the early hi-fi tape era and reflects the industrial styling and tube-based electronics common to late 1950s and early 1960s consumer and semi-professional recording equipment. Controls include dedicated transport levers for play, record, rewind, and forward functions, along with separate volume and tone controls.

This example retains its original Roberts badging, integrated carrying handle, rear-mounted power cord storage, and tube-driven electronics chassis. An empty take-up reel is included.

Specifications:

  • Model: Roberts 192
  • Serial Number: E 20474
  • Type: Tube reel-to-reel tape recorder
  • Configuration: Portable suitcase-style recorder
  • Amplification: Tube-driven
  • Inputs:
    • High impedance microphone
    • Low impedance microphone
    • Radio/Phono
  • Outputs:
    • Headphone output
    • 8 ohm speaker output
    • 600 ohm terminated output
  • Controls:
    • Volume
    • Tone
    • Transport controls
    • Record function
  • Features:
    • Integrated speaker
    • Illuminated VU meter
    • Carry handle
    • Built-in storage compartment
  • Finish: Gray textured covering
  • Estimated production period: Early 1960s
  • Manufactured in Los Angeles, California

Condition Notes:

  • Vintage cosmetic wear throughout consistent with age
  • Includes one empty reel
  • Original carrying case enclosure present
  • Tube electronics and transport components appear intact

Please also view all attached photos, considered part of the description of this item. Please contact us with any questions before purchasing. The Local Pickup is a musical instrument consignment business with a retail musical instrument store in Rock Hill, SC.

$325.00

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