For sale For those interested, museum owners, and collectors who love unique items, not just enthusiasts. Comes with a tape. Very clean and 100% working. The Sony TC-800 (also known as Tapecorder) is a portable, semi-professional reel-to-reel audio recorder, released in the 1960s (around 1964). This device and its upgraded sibling, the TC-800B, gained significant historical fame due to their use in White House recordings during the famous "Watergate" scandal, as well as their use by NASA. Key Technical Specifications: Operating System: Mono, full track. Tape Speeds: Supports 3 main speeds (7.5, 3.75, and 1.875 inches per second) to balance sound quality and recording duration. (Note: The upgraded TC-800B version added a very low fourth speed of 15/16 ips for maximum compatibility with long speech recordings). Reel Size: Supports tape reels with a maximum diameter of 5 inches. Prominent Features: Sonomatic System: Automatic recording level control to adjust sound quality without manual intervention, with the option to disable it for full manual control. Advanced Servo Motor: Equipped with an electronically controlled motor (Servo-controlled motor) to ensure superior timing accuracy and tape speed stability. Built-in Speaker: Features an internal speaker that allows the user to listen instantly and review recordings in the field without needing external equipment. What are you looking for regarding this device specifically? I can help you with: Finding its service and repair manuals. Knowing how to maintain it and replace the internal belts. More details about its historical role in the Watergate scandal. Location: Al-Ahsa Shipping is available to all regions of the Kingdom at the buyer's expense. Sale by auction.