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Title
Ampex Crescendo Console
Creator
Ampex Audio, Inc
Date Created and/or Issued
1959/ /
Contributing Institution
History San Jose Research Library
Collection
History San Jose Online Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
Mid-century design console incorporating phonograph player and magnetic tape recorder-sterophonic reproducer, Fisher AM-FM tuner, Garrard 4-speed changer, amplifier-speakers, and microphone. Advertised as "Ampex's new complete stereophonic home music system." Part of the Ampex Audio Inc. line based out of 1046 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale. Model No. / SN appears to be 1028; Catalog No. 7102. Manufacturer date stamp 1959 on back of unit.
Type
image
Identifier
6A4F718C-1458-4A9E-A407-149371431516
2003-1-606
Subject
Nineteen fifties (LCSH)
Magnetic recorders and recording (LCSH)
Phonographs
Consoles
Ampex Corporation

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