Vintage Panasonic 8 track recorder RS 820S AM/FM RARE VINTAGE Top-Hatch tape insert 75W Wood Cab. PANAJECT Start Price USD 249.00 Current Price USD 249.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 18, 2008 End Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Location Arnolds Park, IA See more about ' Vintage Panasonic 8 track recorder RS 820S AM/FM RARE' Description WHEN IS THE LAST TIME YOU SAW ONE OF THESE????         This is a Vintage Panasonic 8-Track Recorder AM/FM Stereo receiver Model # RS-820S I am by no means a vintage electronics expert,  but I do know a GEM when I find one.  I haven't seen one of these in a long time---especially a Survivor in this EXCELLENT of condition.                      NOTE:              This is not scratches you see on the black face ---- this is lint from the cleaning cloth   This MONSTER is HUGE measuring:  20-1/4  X  14-3/4  X  6-3/4     WEIGHT:   35# The obvious Unique feature on this is the top-hatch tape insert.  Works perfect & pops-up when eject button is pushed.  When tape is inserted & pushed down,  play begins. Everything works, I was shocked how strong it sounds,   only thing I have not tested is the RECORD function( don't have a blank 8-track tape)  but because everything else is in such fine condition I believe this is working as well. There are only 2 flaws:  the left lamp of the tuner display is out,  &  left bottom side of wood cabinet has a 1-inch surface crack in the wood laminate--- both minor cosmetic issues not affecting performance.   FEATURES:  Serial #  32316            AC  117V   6HZ    75W                    MATSUSHITA COMPANY,  JAPAN                          FRONT FUNCTIONS:  Treble   Balance  Bass  &  Volume sliders  all working  smooth (all buttons & switches work fine but I'm sure should be oxy'd in which I will leave to the expert)                                                     Large tuning wheel moves perfectly smooth                                                     Headphone  Jack                           Pushbuttons:  FM       FM STERO      AM     TAPE     PHONO        AUX                             RECORD       PROGRAM SELECT         EJECT                      SERIES of Flip-switches:     Play               continuous play         mode stereo          speaker on          AFC on                                                                FF                     Panaject                     Mono                   OFF                 OFF                     BACK ( Rear) :    Int  Ext.  ANT.                                              LEFT  &  RIGHT:   MIC -   AUX IN -  PHONO -  LINE OUT  -  EXT. SPKR                                                              LET'S  MAKE  A  DEAL ! ! !       This unit is HEAVY  will be pro-packed in a large heavy-duty box  with an approx. final weight of 40-45#.  SO PLEASE TAKE THIS INTO CONSIDERATION AS FAR AS SHIPPING COST. INSURANCE IS INCLUDED IN SHIPPING COST FOR THIS ITEM   My shipping includes handling. Item ships within 3 business days of payment received & clear. Outside continental US contact us for proper shipping price. We expect payment or checkout within 2 days of auction ending, unless otherwise communicated. THANKS                                                 Place a Bid!