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Rare 70s Kraco Car 8 Track Player 2/4 Channel Matrix Discrete Quadraphonic Nos on 2040-parts.com

US $89.99
Location:

Andale, Kansas, US

Andale, Kansas, US
Returns Accepted:ReturnsNotAccepted Part Brand:Kraco Manufacturer Part Number:KS-480B Country of Manufacture:Japan

Very RARE 1970s New Old Stock KRACO KS-480B CAR 8 TRACK PLAYER, 2/4 CHANNEL STEREO with SPEAKER MATRIX SYSTEM.

"Stereo Concert in Your Car"

I had one of these in the 70s mounted in my VW glove box, it sounded fantastic.

A great period correct 8 track player, a one of a kind gift for your favorite 70s gearhead.

Speaker Matrix System = 4 DISTINCT SOUNDS FROM ALL 4 SPEAKERS (Surround Sound 70s Style)

Simulates DISCRETE QUADRASONIC SOUND with Regular 8-Track Tapes.

Use of 4 Speakers Will Give You Instant WRAP-AROUND QUAD SOUND EFFECT on Standard 8-Track Tapes.

Can also be used as an 8-Track Stereo with 2 speakers.

Other Features;
Repeat Push Button
4 Volume Slide Controls, one for each channel
Individual Channel Indicator Lights
Burglar Alarm

Comes in original box
Operation and Installation Instructions including Schematic.
Warranty Card
Missing mounting hardware except for the supporting strap for the back.  Instructions show original metal L brackets for mounting unit under the dash.  Should be able to find mounting hardware at car stereo shop, hardware store, or make your own.
Was missing original wire harness.  I made a custom wire harness from a round rubber plug, drilled holes to a crows foot pattern, crimped new wires to new pins, pushed through rubber plug, and taped each with black electrical tape.  Wire harness will work as-is but could be stabilized.  I was going to use a hot glue gun to finish it off but can't find it.  Tried to find a legit plug that would work but unable to find a 4 pin crows foot plug, apparently it was only used in the 70s.
The unit and wires have spots from being boxed for over 30 years in Styrofoam, most can be cleaned off.

Due to being Electronics and over 30 years, sold AS-IS.

Buyer pays shipping via USPS Standard Post or Priority Mail.



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