1963 CITROEN ELECTRONICS Model 550 Portable Tape Recorder aka Freeman,Honey Tone

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Circa 1963 CITROEN ELECTRONICS Model 550 Portable Reel to Reel Tape Recorder, also includes case and microphone. Made in Japan. Operates at 1 7/8 ips, and 3 3/4 ips with the included speed adapter. I tested this recorder, it plays and records and the remote button on the microphone works properly but the gears are very noisy during operation and do not consistently drive the play or rewind functions with enough strength; it will require a proper tune up of the interior drive wheels and mechanisms. Cosmetically the exterior looks very good with a few issues: the leather case is very worn and has a broken strap, the plastic window at the top of the lid has a crack, the machine is missing the battery holder for the AA cells, but it will accept a 9v battery.

This is a hefty, portable machine that feels very well made. This machine was also sold under the names Freeman, and Honey Tone.

If you know how to repair these tape recorders this is a good opportunity to purchase a fairly rare item.

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