Lot #2145: Vintage Realistic TR-801 Stereo 8-Track Cartridge Tape Recorder / Player – Dual VU Meters – Radio Shack 14-925A

Vintage Realistic TR-801 stereo 8-track cartridge recorder and player, a handsome component deck that both plays and records 8-track tapes! This 8-track deck comes from the estate of a dedicated radio and audio hobbyist who spent over 50 years working on, servicing, and collecting vintage radios and audio equipment. He took great pride in his collection, and his pieces were well looked after. Realistic was the house brand of Radio Shack (a Tandy Corporation company), and its gear was a staple of home audio systems across North America during the 8-track era. The TR-801 was one of their full-featured home decks. It offers stereo recording with separate left and right record level sliders, dual VU meters, microphone inputs, and convenient playback modes including repeat, continuous play and auto stop. Its brushed aluminum faceplate, orange record button and woodgrain cabinet give it the unmistakable look of 1970s hi-fi. It’s a great addition to a vintage stereo setup and ideal for anyone who wants to play or make their own 8-track tapes. Be sure to check out our other vintage radios and audio equipment listed in this auction, including more 8-track gear! Details & Specifications Brand: Realistic (Radio Shack / Tandy Corporation) Model: TR-801 (Cat. No. 14-925A) Made in Korea Stereo 8-track cartridge recorder and player Program 1-4 indicator with program select button Manual eject, record, fast forward and pause buttons Play modes: Repeat, Continuous, Auto Stop, Auto Stop Each Dual illuminated VU meters Separate left and right record level sliders Left and right microphone inputs Tape counter with reset Rear: Preamp out (R/L), Aux in (R/L), output level control, DIN connector Power: 120V AC 60Hz CSA certified Brushed aluminum faceplate with woodgrain cabinet Condition: turns on and will play. Pickup category timeslot {A}