Hi-Fi Boombox?

[Hajidub]

With walkman's the Sony WM-D6C, though large, was a 3-head portable known for it's playback and recording (why prices are so high). Did they ever make a 3-head, super high quality PB and REC boomer?

 

[Hisrudeness]

Marantz CRS-5000. Is the only one I can think of.

Superscope CRS-5000 | The Boombox Wiki

Description of the Marantz Superscope CRS-5000

www.wikiboombox.com

 

[mudman]

The only recording one I've seen stateside is Mister X's CRS-5000

The Ultimate Marantz, Superscope, UNIX Boombox Thread

It's time to kick this thread back into action, make sure you read through the whole thing, I'll be adding to existing posts so there's some order....

stereo2go.com

Marantz (Superscope) made some amazing machines, including the PMD-430 which goes head-to-head with the WM-D6, although it's much larger, so they were a player with portable recording machines.

In the 70's a lot of boxes were sold with stereo taping in mind. Options like stereo mics, mic-mixing made these garage band favorites. Tascam Portastudio one-upped it with their four-track recorders.

HiFi boomboxes is another subject, there's a bunch of "compos" that might make the cut but at the end of the day the tiny speakers they came with have a hard time lighting up any room

 

[Reli]

Two different topics:
1) Which boomboxes had 3 heads
2) Which boomboxes have high quality tape decks

There are plenty of 2-head boomboxes with better quality decks than that 3-head Marantz, lol

 

[Hajidub]

Two different topics:
1) Which boomboxes had 3 heads
2) Which boomboxes have high quality tape decks

There are plenty of 2-head boomboxes with better quality decks than that 3-head Marantz, lol

Fair breakdown Reli. Thanks for clarifying.

 

[Radio raheem]

The d6c does not have 3 heads although it is one of the best walkmans although a bit on the large side

 

[Hajidub]

The d6c does not have 3 heads although it is one of the best walkmans although a bit on the large side

You're correct and I was wrong. It had a pointed Amorphous Head, not rounded. It is known as the best sounding of it's class, large yes. Just trying to find out if boomers were ever in the hi-fi class.

 

[Reli]

In terms of hi-fi sound, there are many boomboxes that qualify, although some are too heavy to carry:
Telefunken Studio 1
Telefunken HP800
Grundig Party Center 2000
Pioneer CK11
Sony FH series
Rotel RPM-10 and RPM-20
JVC RC-M90
Sanyo MX720
And a few others...