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Nagra IS – Portable Professional Tape Recorder (Switzerland)
Condition: Near Mint – exceptionally well preserved, with professional broadcasting history
Provenance: Former broadcasting unit from Danmarks Radio, with original engraving and inventory number
Functionality: Fully operational, thoroughly tested
Included Accessories: Original battery compartment, see below
Description
The Nagra IS is one of the legendary portable reel-to-reel machines developed by Kudelski in Switzerland. Designed for professional use in broadcasting, film and field recording, the IS offers the characteristic precise Nagra sound, extremely robust mechanics and absolute reliability in mobile operation.
This unit is in Near-Mint Condition and originates from the equipment inventory of Danmarks Radio. The original engraving, including the inventory number, is present. Broadcast-owned devices are typically maintained to a very high standard, receiving regular cleaning, calibration and adjustment throughout their operational lifetime. This explains the outstanding mechanical and electronic condition of this recorder.
Technical Features
- Tape speeds: 3.75 and 7.5 ips
- Mono recording and playback
- Mechanics: High-stability precision Nagra transport
- Electronics: Fully discrete and service-friendly
- Power: AC mains or battery operation
- Inputs: Microphone / Line
- Outputs: Line / Headphones
- Meter: Nagra Modulometer (multi-purpose meter for level, battery, line/mic modes)
Condition & Maintenance
- Near-Mint overall condition with only minimal signs of age
- Original “Danmarks Radio” engraving + inventory number
- Professionally maintained due to its broadcast background:
- Regular servicing, calibration and adjustment
- Consistent adherence to factory specifications
- High preservation of all mechanical and electronic assemblies
- Transport cleaned and tested
- Tape heads in very good condition, azimuth aligned
- Speed and wow/flutter stable
- Electronics measured and within specification
- Controls and switches cleaned
- Collector-grade condition
Included Accessories
- Nagra IS recorder
- Original battery compartment in excellent condition
- No corrosion
- No leakage from batteries
- Contacts clean and intact
- No additional accessories included
Special Remarks
This Nagra IS combines two rarely found characteristics:
- Near-Mint preservation, cosmetically and mechanically
- Verified broadcast provenance from Danmarks Radio, with traceable equipment history
The precise Nagra Modulometer, the robust Swiss engineering and the consistently professional maintenance make this machine highly desirable for collectors and field-recording professionals alike.
Shipping & Pickup
- Safe, professional packaging
- Worldwide shipping available
- Pickup at Die Röhre, Walter-Kolb-Straße 5–7, Frankfurt am Main
The A1 arrived safely with me. The device was really well packaged by you and is visually in perfect condition for its age! In the meantime I have carried out some listening tests (with my rather modest components: Nuber nuWave floorstanding speakers, Dual 704 with Vinylmaster Silver and Technics Sl 1500 with Goldring IGC 910). In comparison, my Yamaha A-960, which has also been overhauled, can't keep up. The A1 reproduces the sounds extremely cleanly and precisely with great depth and pleasant dynamics, really great sound! More quality than I expected.
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The parcel arrived safely today. The packaging itself was simply second to none and the turntable is in excellent condition as described. I set it up quickly, the cartridge alignment was perfect, everything seems to work flawlessly. In short, I'm really impressed so far! I hope to play some more records this weekend and report back. Thank you very much! Best regards, Marek
PS: Thanks also for the instructions and the gift!
Hello. The nad tuner arrived today, big praise for the fast delivery, excellent packaging, really professional!!!! The tuner is really in top condition. Excellently received, great! Thank you very much. Greetings from Zagreb!