Lot # 48 - 1967 Sony Solid State Reel to Reel Tape Recorder & Tapes

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: Pick ups are Friday March 6th, 9am-3pm and Saturday March 7th, 9am-noon, by appointment.
Start Date/Time: 25-Feb-2026 7:00:00 PM
End Date/Time: 04-Mar-2026 7:47:00 PM
Current bid:

$7.00

Highest bidder:

Lunanuna

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Description :

Sony TC-123 Tapecorder, a vintage reel-to-reel tape recorder from approximately 1967. 
It is a mono, half-track recorder capable of operating at speeds of 178178IPS or 334334IPS.

Features Solid State transistor circuitry and the "Sony-o-Matic" automatic volume control system, designed to maintain uniform recording levels automatically. 
The machine operates on AC power and accommodates reels up to 5 inches in size.

It has a distinctive red top cover and white base, aimed at portable "Tape-sponder" use. 


Sony Solid State Reel to Reel Tape Recorder & Tapes

10 magnetic realistic brand recording tapes.

Tested: Reel spins and sound is heard. Tape use was not tested. 


Auction History

Highest bidder is Lunanuna

Date Bid User
03-Mar-2026 1:06:15 PM $7.00 Lunanuna
02-Mar-2026 10:19:40 AM $6.00 Jaceemae
27-Feb-2026 11:53:40 PM $5.00 Laugh

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