Offered here is a very good condition Dokorder 1140. Top of the line Dokorder in 1976. The 1140 is a big, 4 channel, 3-motor, 3-head, solenoid-operated, 38cm/s studio deck.

How good will this look with the rest of your vintage audio setup? Not many seen in this condition.


Tested and in working condition. Plays. Records, FF, RW. All buttons, switches, lights, LEDs and meters work. See playback video. Ask questions please as they come up.

I package these machines very well for shipping. Please see my feedback for details.

A copy of the owner's manual is included in the sale. Does not include any audio tape or hub adapters.


Please look at all pictures and videos carefully to determine condition for yourself. I am happy to answer any questions that may arise. 

As with all vintage electronics, this should be looked at by a professional service person. There are no returns on vintage electronics. I will pack carefully for shipping. Local pickup is always welcome.





Specs (credit reel-reel.com):

ADDITIONAL INFO

Year 1976
Price when new (in the USA) $1200
Track system Quarter-track four-channel
Heads Three
Motors Three
Maximum reel size 10½ ”
Tape speeds 7½ and 15 ips
Frequency response ( 1.5dB) 22Hz to 22kHz at both speeds
Wow & flutter 0.085% at 7½ ips, 0.055% at 15 ips
Signal to noise ratio 55.5dB at 7½ ips; 54.7dB at 15 ips (unweighted)
Speed error 0.25% fast
Harmonic distortion +3 VU – 3%, 0-VU – 1.5%
Rewind speed 1800ft in 90 seconds
Inputs 4 microphone: 600 ohm – 0.3mV required for 0-VU; 4 line: 72 mV required for 0-VU
Outputs 4 line (1.8 V at 0-VU), two stereo headphones (front & rear)
Dimensions 17 x 16 x 21″ 432 x 406533mm)
Weight 55 lbs (25 kg)



 Brand: Dokorder

Model:1140

Category:Mid High Fidelity

Application:Consumer

Electronics:Solid State

Equalization:NAB , IEC

Country Of Manufacture:Japan

Release Dates:1976 - 1980

Original Price: $1200

 Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB

 Speeds: 7 1/2, 15

 Max Reel Size("): 10.5"

 Number Of Heads: 3

Dimension:17 X 16 X 21" 432 X 406533mm

Head Composition: Permalloy

Head Configuration: Quad

# Motors: 3

Auto Reverse?:No

 Voltage(S): 110-120v

Outputs: XLR Balanced, RCA

Frequency Response:( 1.5dB): 22Hz To 22kHz At Both Speeds

Wow And Flutter:0.085% At 7½ Ips, 0.055% At 15 Ips

Signal-To-Noise Ratio:55.5dB At 7½ Ips. 54.7dB At 15 Ips (Unweighted)

Sound Quality Rating:7 / 10

Long-Term Reliability Rating:8/ 10

Weight:55 Lbs (25 Kg)