Elgin Portable 8 Track AM FM Stereo Player, Model RT-5530, circa 1972
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The popularity of the eight-track player was--much like the transistor radio--based upon its portability. While heavy, these players nonetheless offered a smaller footprint than portable record players, and could be carried and played while in motion without skipping. This particular player unfolded to reveal two speakers; its stereo sound was a nod to expensive high-fidelity equipment.
The popularity of the eight-track player was--much like the transistor radio--based upon its portability. While heavy, these players nonetheless offered a smaller footprint than portable record players, and could be carried and played while in motion without skipping. This particular player unfolded to reveal two speakers; its stereo sound was a nod to expensive high-fidelity equipment.
Artifact
Eight-track player
Date Made
circa 1972
Creators
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
95.6.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Chromium
Copper alloy
Plastic
Rubber (Material)
Color
Blue
Black (Color)
Beige (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 10.625 in
Width: 6.625 in
Length: 9.5 in
Inscriptions
On one side: am-fm multiplex stereo/eight track stereo player; TRI-POWER On the reverse side: STEREO TONE/VOL.L./VOL.R./TUN. ELGIN/PROGRAM
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