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Prinzsound RTR 1200 Radio

Collection: Thomasson Transistor Radio Collection
Object Type: Communications Device
Artist/Maker: Prinzsound
Date: 1970-1979
Media/Materials: Transistors and plastic
Collector: Thomasson, Tony
Dimensions: 20.8 cm x 32 cm x 8.7 cm

Description:

LW MW and FM transistor radio. An early example of a combined radio-cassette recorder. The product name was exclusive to Dixon's stores and later in the 70s was rebranded Matsui. The Japanese sounding name was used to make the product line more competitive against Far Eastern imports.


Object Number: ABDRG2010.47