At the top of the 1968 Sanyo range was the MR-999, a quarter-track stereo recorder with a 6 watts per channel amplifier. The MR-999 was intended for use as a Hi-Fi centre, with inputs provided for magnetic cartridge as well as mic and line.
Features included a 7″ spool capacity, three speeds, sound on sound, sound with sound, automatic shut-off, separate volume controls for each channel, twin VU meters and push-button transport controls.
 
We service and recover a lot of reel to reels, but this machine was a real dream. It looks so retro and wonderful and is in fantastic condition inside and out. It was a joy to use.
 
SPECS
Brand: Sanyo
Model: MR-999
Category: Mid High Fidelity
Application: Consumer
Electronics: Solid State
Equalization: NAB
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Release dates: 1968 - 1971
 Tracks: 1/4 Rec/PB
 Speeds: 1 7/8, 3 3/4, 7 1/2
 Max Reel Size("): 7"
 Number of heads: 2
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
Auto Reverse?: No
 Voltage(s): 110-120v
Outputs: RCA
Frequency Response: (3dB): 7½ ips: 30Hz - 18kHz
Wow and Flutter: 7(RMS): 0.15% at 7½ ips. 0.2% at 3¾ and 0.3% at 1ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 45dB
 
In excellent condition.