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Ein großer Hifi-Enthusiast gibt schweren Herzens aus gesundheitlichen Gründen seine Leidenschaft auf und verkauft seine Schätze: Hier ein Premium Tonbandgerät N4520 von Phillips. Mit Dabei sind einige Tonbänder.
Allgemein
Hersteller: Philips
Modell: N-4520
Typ: Stereo Spulentonband
Baujahre: 1979 - 1983
Hergestellt in: Österreich
Farbe: Front Alu/Silber, Gehäuse Anthrazit
Fernbedienung: optional möglich, Kabelfernsteuerung (Anschluss DIN 5 polig)
Leistungsaufnahme: 75 W
Abmessungen (BxHxT): ca. 530 x 527 x 230 mm
Gewicht: 25 Kg
Neupreis ca.: 3'150 DM (1981), 2'473 DM
Anschlüsse
Anzahl der Ausgänge: 3
Monitor-Ausgang: Regelbar 0 - 1 V, 11 kOhm
Line-Ausgänge: Fix 1 V, 10 kOhm
Kopfhörer-Ausgang (front): 8 - 2000 Ohm, 40mW bei 600 Ohm (Stereoklinke 6,3mm)
Anzahl der Eingänge: 4
Line-Eingänge:
Cinch: 100 mV, 1 MOhm
DIN (5 polig): 2 mV, 20 kOhm
Plattenspieler (Kristall): 50 mV, 200 kOhm
Mikrofon-Eingang (Front): 0,2 mV, 2 kOhm, 50 - 2000 Ohm (links + rechts Monoklinke 6,3mm)
Technische Daten
Max. Spulendurchmesser: 26,5 cm
Antrieb:
Köpfe: 3
Spuren: 4
Bandgeschwindigkeiten:
9,5 cm/s: ± 0,5 dB
19 cm/s: ± 0,5 dB
38 cm/s: ± 0,5 dB
Gleichlaufschwankungen:
9,5 cm/s: < 0,1%
19 cm/s: < 0,08%
38 cm/s:
This is a strong deal. At €600, it sits well below the €881 25th percentile and far under the €1,169 median for recent comparable listings, so the asking price leaves real room for service costs and still looks attractive.
The N4520 has a solid reputation among serious tape fans for its build quality, three-speed flexibility, and the sort of playback/recording performance that keeps it desirable decades on. At “excellent” condition and this price, it’s the kind of listing worth moving on quickly, especially if the transport runs smoothly, the heads look healthy, and it includes any original reels, manuals, or covers.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Founded in Eindhoven, Netherlands, in 1891 by Gerard Philips, an engineer, and his father Frederik, a banker, Philips began as a modest light bulb manufacturer, quickly evolving into a global electronics powerhouse through relentless innovation. The brothers' early focus on quality incandescent lamps laid the groundwork for expansion into radios, televisions, and audio milestones like the 1963 compact cassette and the 1982 Compact Disc co-developed with Sony. This heritage of pioneering formats that reshaped home entertainment cements Philips as a cornerstone of 20th-century audio history.
Philips has long excelled in consumer audio categories, from vintage turntables and cassette decks to amplifiers, speakers, and complete hi-fi systems, often blending cutting-edge tech with practical design. Iconic products like the first CD player (CD-100) and early wireless Streamium systems highlight their prowess in optical media, portable recording, and integrated sound solutions, while forays into headphones and even acquiring Marantz underscored a broad portfolio.
Today, Philips occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by savvy buyers for reliable, value-driven performance rather than ultra-high-end exotica. No longer a full-spectrum electronics giant—having pivoted to health tech—its licensed audio branding delivers competent, innovation-rooted gear that's accessible yet evocative of golden-era nostalgia, appealing to both modern enthusiasts and vintage collectors.
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