Philips - D8444 'Ghettoblaster' / Portable Stereo Cassette recorder-player

The Philips D8444 "Power Player" is a portable boombox stereo radio-cassette recorder The equipment has undergone a minor service, including the replacement of its belts. Everything appears to be in working order; however, given its age of 44 years, you may occasionally hear a squeak or a crackle. Technical specifications: • Manufacturer: Philips Electronics (Singapore) • Production period: 1982–1984 • Device type: Radio receiver with a cassette tape recorder (Boombox / Ghettoblaster) • Radio frequency bands: • FM / UHF (VHF) • LW (Long Wave) • MW (Medium Wave) • SW (Short Wave) •Power supply: • Mains: 120–240 V • Battery: 8 x 1.5 V batteries (type R20 / D) • Speakers: 5 speakers in a 3-way / 3-channel configuration (a central woofer and two mid-range/tweeter units on the sides) • Output power: • Stated by the manufacturer / in specifications: approx. 18 W (system amplification) • Actual / continuous sinusoidal power: estimated at approximately 2+3+2 W (or approx. 7.2 W total, depending on measurement methods and distortion levels) • Dimensions: approx. 540 x 330 x 140 mm (width x height x depth) • Weight: approx. 6.5 kg • Additional features: 3-channel amplifier system, Spatial Stereo function, built-in cassette tape deck. The cassette shown in the photos is not included. The radio will be shipped via UPS with tracking; shipping to islands costs twice as much as the rates listed.

Estimate:$308.72

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