WM-R15

WML ID #17

Manufacturer Sony

Model WM-R15

Year 1984

Made in Japan

Initial price 32000 ¥

Technical details, specifications

Battery 2AA

Battery life 9h (with 2)

Available colors black red white

Dimensions 110*83.2*33.2 mm (304 cm³) 3D size

Weight 290 gr

Window yes

Tape selector Manual switch

Waterproof no

Speaker no

Frequency range 40-15000 Hz

FMax output 20 mW

Functions

DC in yes

Record by input yes

Balance (L/R) no

Auto volume no

Auto reverse yes

Anti rolling yes

AMS no

Blank skip no

Logic control no

Bass no

Noise reduction Dolby B NR

Remote control no

Indicator led

Description

The Sony wm R15 is most known for its microphone headphone combo.

A great little early player with theBinaural recording microphones in Headphones ( which I sadly do not have) and excellent mechanism within this player. Strong amplifier output of 20 mW per channel. Even has a small tape counter on the left side of player. This player was serviced excellently by our member David including new belt. It is interesting to note that no where in the Original Service Manual I have does it mention or show in diagrams anything about the AM/FM Tuner or that model can be a radio. Further proving the rarity of this one model. I have seen several WM-R15 even boxed with all accessories and none had the CTP-1 AM/FM Tuner pack included. I have taken photos of each player's inside showing the distinctive 6 pin gold colored contacts to mate with 6 pins on back of CTP-1A tuner pack. Same model numbered players have a fill plate covering this place on the main tape floor plastic piece.
Via johnedward