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Authentic Grundig Badge
Original raised metal emblem mounted on the upper front cover.
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01 / 03Grundig TK 23 Automatic Ut Reel-to-Reel Recorder — photograph 3
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
Portable 1960s reel-to-reel tape recorder housed in a textured cream suitcase-style cabinet with an integrated carry handle. The base features ventilation louvers, foot pads, and original factory labels denoting model TK 23 automatic Ut. The internal tape transport and controls remain enclosed beneath the latched cover.
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Portable Suitcase Format
Integrated luggage-style handle for field and home transport.
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Factory Spec Plate
Original TK 23 automatic Ut technical label intact on base.
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Side Grille Mesh
Perforated metal side insert providing acoustic and heat ventilation.
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Multi-Voltage Compatibility
Dual frequency 50/60 Hz and multi-tap voltage configuration.
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West German Manufacture
Molded 'MADE IN W.-GERMANY' stamp on the bottom plate.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Grundig (Radio-Vertrieb Fürth)
Origin
West Germany
Year
1965
Department
audio
Dimensions
39 × 29 × 18 cm
Packed shipment
5 kg · 45 × 32 × 30 cm
Model
TK 23 automatic Ut
Operating Voltages
110–240 V AC (50 Hz) / 110–130 V AC (60 Hz)
Power Consumption
55 W
Housing
Textured off-white synthetic casing with metal grille surround
Internal Tape Deck
Not visible in photographs (cover closed)
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Grundig TK 23 Automatic Ut Reel-to-Reel Recorder — photograph 1
Detail № 02 · Grundig TK 23 Automatic Ut Reel-to-Reel Recorder — photograph 2
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Grundig TK 23 Automatic Ut Reel-to-Reel Recorder; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Exterior Styling
Mid-Century Portability
Shown closed in photo 1, the sleek pebbled cream casing reflected Grundig's design goal of blending portable audio technology seamlessly into mid-century home interiors. The account stays anchored to the individual object photographed here, preserving its maker, period, and visible material character for the next collection.
Engineering Heritage
Precision Fürth Construction
The base view in photo 3 reveals factory technical specifications, illustrating West Germany's dominant position in post-war domestic reel-to-reel audio manufacturing. That specificity gives the buyer a traceable, emotionally resonant piece of West Germany design history rather than a generic decorative substitute.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1961
TK Series Launch
Grundig introduces its streamlined, portable home recorder chassis format.
1965
Automatic Level Control
Release of the TK 23 automatic variants featuring automated recording level control.
1967
Late Production
TK 23 variants transition toward fully solid-state succeeding generations.
Present
Vintage Collectible
Sought after as an iconic example of mid-century West German industrial audio design.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
Shows age-appropriate cosmetic wear including surface scuffing and discoloration on the exterior casing. Metal handle hardware displays noticeable oxidation and tarnishing. The underside retains intact feet, vents, and factory labels with light surface grime.
✓
InspectedCasing & Lid
Textured off-white finish shows light surface discoloration and scattered minor scuffs.
✓
InspectedHardware & Handle
Metal strap brackets and top latch show surface corrosion and finish wear.
✓
InspectedSide Grille
Perforated metal ventilation trim is intact with minor surface patina.
✓
InspectedBase & Markings
Bottom feet and louver panel intact; original model label is legible and well-preserved.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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Grundig TK 23 Automatic Ut Reel-to-Reel Recorder