Philips N4450 is a tape recorder of robust construction, packed with top-notch technology and precise mechanics – all of which make it a machine that would deserve its own concert stage. When Philips introduced it to the market in 1972, it was the pinnacle of home Hi-Fi recording of its time. It’s no wonder that it soon earned the nickname “Maestro.”

It was endowed with three motors ensuring smooth tape movement without tearing or fluctuation. Additionally, six heads allowed not only recording and playback, but also reverse operation, meaning the tape could be played in both directions.

It was equipped with mechanical memory – a dial counter of reel rotations, which listeners could use to navigate when searching for a track – and also the option to connect to an external timer switch. This meant the tape recorder could automatically start recording at night, for example, when an interesting radio program was on. In combination with the “auto-start” function, it was a home audio guardian always ready for action.