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Technics RS-AZ6 cassette tape deck

Amorphous -Z 3-head Cassette Deck

Features

Amorphous-Z Head significantly improves playback performance

ATC (Auto Tape Calibration) for optimum performance from each tape

Advanced tape transport mechanism - Hi-Speed FF/REW and Power Loading

Linear Magne-Field Class AA record EQ/amp

Anti-vibration THCB (Technical Hybrid Construction base)

Dolby HX Pro & Dolby B/C NR systems

Hi-speed TPS (Tape Program Search)

Linear electronic counter with memory stop

Auto tape/source monitor select

MPX filter on/off

Wireless remote control capability with selected Technics Amplifiers and receivers

 


Specifications

Deck System:  Stereo cassette deck

Track System:  4-track 2-channel

Recording System Frequency:  AC Bias 210 kHz

Erasing System:  AC erase

Heads:

Recording : Permalloy head

Playback :  Thin-Film type head

Erasing : Double-gap ferrite head

Motors:

Capstan Drive :  DC servo motor

Reel Drive :  DC motor

Tape Speed:  4,8 cm/sec

Wow and Flutter:  0,07% WRMS ±0,2 % (DIN)

Frequency Response:

Normal Tape :  20 Hz - 17 kHz  ±3 dB (20 Hz - 18 kHz DIN)

CrO₂ Tape :  20 Hz - 18 kHz ±3 dB (20 Hz - 19 kHz DIN)

Metal Tape :  22 Hz - 23 kHz ±3 dB (20 Hz - 24 kHz DIN)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Dolby NR Off :  62 dB A-weighted)

Dolby B NR On :  71 dB (A-weighted)

Dolby C NR On :  78 dB (A-weighted)

Input Sensitivity/Impedance:

Rec Out :  100 mV/47 k

Output Level/Impedance

Play :  500 mV/500

Headphones:  190 mV/ 8 - 600

Power Requirements:  230 -240 V AC 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:  26 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  430 x 125 x 290 mm

Weight:  3,9 kg

Technics RS-BX501 cassette deck


Auto-Reverse 2-Motor Cassette Deck

Features

ATC (Auto Tape Calibration) for Bias, EQ and Rec-level

Auto-reverse 2-motor tape transport

Hi-speed FF/Rew - approx. 50 seconds with C-60 tape)

Direct operation with power loading

Dolby HX-Pro and Dolby B-C NR systems

Wireless reomte control capability with selected Technics amplifiers and receivers

MPX filter on/off switch

Linear electronic counter with memory stop

2-color FL peak-hold meters

Auto tape selector and auto rec-mute

Master rec level and independent balance controls

Headphone output level control

 


Specifications

Deck System:  Stereo cassette deck

Track System:  4-track 2-channel

Recording System Frequency:  AC Bias 80 kHz

Erasing System:  AC erase

Heads:

Recording/Playback : Permaloy head

Erasing : Double-gap ferrite head

Motors:

Capstan Drive :  DC servo motor

Reel Dreive :  DC motor

Tape Speed:  4,8 cm/sec

Wow and Flutter:  0,07% WRMS ±0,2 % (DIN)

Frequency Response:

Normal Tape :  30 Hz - 15 kHz  ±3 dB (30 Hz - 16 kHz DIN)

CrO₂ Tape :  30 Hz - 15 kHz ±3 dB (30 Hz - 16 kHz DIN)

Metal Tape :  30 Hz - 16 kHz ±3 dB (30 Hz - 17 kHz DIN)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Dolby NR Off :  56 dB A-weighted)

Dolby B NR On :  66 dB (A-weighted)

Dolby C NR On :  74 dB (A-weighted)

Input Sensitivity/Impedance:

Rec Out :  100 mV/47 k

Output Level/Impedance

Play :  500 mV/500

Headphones:  190 mV/ 8 - 600

Power Requirements:  230 -240 V AC 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:  19 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  430 x 125 x 293 mm

Weight:  3,8 kg

Kenwood KA-660D amplifier

Stereo Integrated Amplifier

Features:

Digital-ready power amplifier with excellent low-impedance drive capability

Dynamic Power Output (EIA) 2 x 165 W into 2 ohms

Ultra-short signal paths and circularised linear circuit layout to produce high-quality, high-definition sound especially for the UK market

Type monitor Source Direct position

Super Bass switch

Independent L/R channel volume control

MM/MC phono cartridge selector

Relay operated A/B speaker selectors with protection

Headphone Jack

 

 

Specifications

Power Output:  60 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channel driven at 8  from 20 - 20,000 Hz with no more than 0,08% Total Harmonic Distortion.

Maximum Continuous Power Output

DIN,  at 4  :  100 W + 100 W

IEC, at 8  :  70 W + 70 W

Total Harmonic Distortion : 

20 Hz - 20,000 Hz, 8   :  0,08%

1 kHz, 8   :  0,009%

Intermodulation Distortion:  0,03% at rated power (60 Hz : 7 kHz= 4 : 1)

Frequency Response:  10 Hz to 90 kHz +0 dB -3 dB (IHF)

Damping Factor:  250 (50 Hz input 8 )

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A)

Phono (MM) :  78 dB

Phono (MC) :  74 dB

Tape, Tuner, Aux, CD :  106 dB

Input Sensitivity/Impedance:

CD, Aux, Tuner, Tape :  150 mV / 47 k

Phono (MM) :  2,5 mV/47 k  

Phono (MC) :  0,2 mV/47 k  

Tone Controls

Treble :  ±10 dB at 10 kHz

Bass :  ±10 dB at 100 Hz

General

Power Requirements:  110, 120, 220 - 240 V 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:  250 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  440 x 102 x 345 mm (17-5/16" x 4-1/16" x 13-9/16")

Weight:  8,8 kg (19,0 lbs)


 

Kenwood KA-550D amplifier

Features

Digital-ready power amplifier with excellent low-impedance drive capability

Dynamic Power Output (EIA) 2 x 90 W into 2 ohms

Ultra-short signal paths and circularised linear circuit layout to produce high-quality, high-definition sound especially for the UK market

Type monitor Source Direct position

Independent L/R channel volume control

Headphone Jack

 


Specifications

Power Output:  35 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channel driven at 8  from 20 - 20,000 Hz with no more than 0,08% Total Harmonic Distortion.

Maximum Continuous Power Output

DIN, 1 kHz, at 4  :  52 W + 52 W

DIN, 1 kHz, at 8  :  41 W + 41 W

IEC/NF, 63 Hz - 12,500 Hz, 0,7% T.H.D. at 8  :  40 W + 40 W

Total Harmonic Distortion : 

20 Hz - 20,000 Hz, 8  :  0,08%

1 kHz, 8  :  0,009%

Intermodulation Distortion:  0,03% at rtaed power (60 Hz : 7 kHz= 4 : 1)

Frequency Response:  10 Hz to 80 kHz +0 dB -3 dB (IHF)

Phono Frequency Response :  RIAA Standard curve ±0,4 dB (30 Hz to 20 kHz)

Damping Factor:  250 (50 Hz input 8 )

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A)

Phono (MM) :  76 dB

Tuner, Aux, CD :  82 dB

Tape :  82 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio at Unweighted, 50 mW Output (DIN)

Phono (MM) :  57 dB

Tuner, CD, Aux, Tape :  57 dB

Input Sensitivity/Impedance:

Phono (MM) :  2,5 mV / 47 k

Tuner, CD, Aux, Tape :  150 mV / 47 k

Phono Maximum Input Level (MM) :  150 mV, 0,08% T.H.D. at 1 kHz

Output Level Impedance:

Tape Rec :  150 mV / 220

Rec Out :  150 mV / 220

Channel Separation (DIN) at 1,000 Hz

Phono (Terminated with 2,2 k ) :  64 dB

Aux (Terminated with 47 k  +  250 pF) :  68 dB

Tone Controls

Treble :  ±10 dB at 10 kHz

Bass :  ±10 dB at 100 Hz

Phono Input Capacity :  320 pF

General

Power Requirements:  110, 120, 220 - 240 V 50/60 Hz

Pc :  150 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  440 x 102 x 345 mm (17-5/16" x 4-1/16" x 13-9/16")

Weight:  6,8 kg (15,0 lbs)


 

Ortofon MC 20 Super II cartridge

A Completely New Design  - Inside and Out

As the fourth generation of Ortofon's best selling Moving Coil cartridge ever, the MC 20 Super II has a tradition as well as a reputation to live up to. Very conscious of this, the Ortofon engineering team has carefully evaluated every detail and available technology, to create a cartridge which, will deline the standard of sound reproduction in its class.

 

Fritz Gyger Type 1 Stylus With Improved Geometry and Ultra Stable Imaging

The FG Type 1 stylus benefits from the latest technological advances within diamond cutting and polishing. It is now possible to produce a very slim profile which will track even the highest frequency groove information. This is particularly important for the innermost turns of the groove. At the same time, the FG Type 1 stylus is distinguished by a larger than normal footprint for reduced distortion and record wear.

The audible results are crystal clear - a convincing and natural reproduction with a very stable definition or width and depth in the musical perspective.

 

The Ortophase Concept Adds a New Dimension to Analogue Sound

The inherently phase linear characteristics of the FG Type 1 stylus are further emphasised by the proprietary Ortophase concept which was introduced in Ortofon's famous MC 2000 cartridge.

Statistically reliable listening tests and extensive laboratory studies have demonstrated the importance of phase linearity in the reproduction of high quality audio.

But it has taken Ortofon's experience and manufacturing technology to make cartridges phase linear. Since a cartridge is a bandwidth limited transducer, a ruler-flat frequency response will not produce phase linear characteristics. Ortofon's research has shown that a very carefully calculated shaping of the amplitude response will result in a linear phase response.

This is the reason why frequency charts for the MC 20 Super II , show a slightly rising level above 5 kHz. Normally, such a response would be interpreted as a result of uncontrolled resonances. In fact, the natural resonances are under full control, and every Ortofon Moving Coil cartridge has been tuned by hand to ensure that it precisely meets the specifications of the Ortophase concept.

 

Non-Resonant Aluminium Cartridge Housing Prevents Sonic Colouration

The sound of the MC 20 Super II also benefits from Ortofon's new aluminium cartridge housing.

Internally, the magnetic assembly is securely screwed and glued to the body, and the precision fit of the two anodised extrusions makes the entire housing acoustically inert.

The large, solid upper plate makes it easy to achieve a perfect mechanical coupling to any high quality shell.

 


Specifications:

Output Voltage:  0,2 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)

Channel Balance:  less than 1,0 dB

Channel Separation:  better than 25 dB

Frequency Response:  20 - 40,000 Hz +4 dB -1 dB

Compliance Dynamic:  16 µm/mN

Stylus:  FGT 2 type

Tracking Force:  1,6 - 2,0 g

Tracking Ability:  better than 90 µm

Recommended Load Impedance:  better than 100

Weight:  10 grams


 

Ortofon MC10 Super II cartridge

A Level of Quality You thought you Couldn't Afford

 

Compatible with most High quality amplifiers - Like the other higher output Moving Coil cartridges from Ortofon, the MC 10 Super II produces sufficient output voltage for the MC inputs of better audio amplifiers.

 

For more than 50 years music lovers and audiophiles all over the world have appreciated the unique sound quality generated by Ortofon's Moving Coil cartridges. Music lovers have chosen this particular design for the simple reason that it gives them greater listening pleasure. And audiophiles have praised the portrayal of space, and precise image location, plus the richness and purity of detail.

Many have asked the question: why is the sound of a Moving Coil cartridge so superior to that of a traditional magnetic design?

The answer, in one world, is linearity. The patented Ortofon low-impedance, low-output design is inherently linear over the entire audible range. And over the years, numerous enhancements developed by Ortofon have further increased the linearity of Moving Coil cartridges and eliminated still more sources to sonic colouration.

Even the least expensive member of the new MC Super II generation - the MC 10 Super II - incorporates a highly advanced diamond stylus, the Wide Range Damping System, the Ortophase concept and several other advantages, originally developed for top-of-the-line Ortofon cartridges. These technologies are also described in more detail in connection with the MC30 and MC20 Super II.

 

Outstanding Tracking Ability at All frequencies and levels

The tracking ability of a cartridge begins at the point of the stylus. In the case of the MC 10 Super II, the stylus is a nude Fritz Gyger Type 2 diamond which features a very slim profile, and a relatively large footprint.

These qualities mean that even high frequency modulation in the innermost turns of the groove will be reproduced accurately - at a lower tracking force than normally associated with Moving Coil cartridges.

Furthermore, the ingenious metal disc that is the heart of Ortofon's Wide Range Damping System ensures optimum damping of the Cantilever movements at low as well as very high frequencies. This is one more reason why the MC10 Super II will accurately track the violent modulation from a bass drum, as well as reproduce the delicate timber of a harpsichord.

 

Specifications

Output Voltage:  0,2 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)

Channel Balance:  less than 1,0 dB

Channel Separation:  better than 25 dB

Frequency Response:  20 - 40,000 Hz +4 dB -1 dB

Compliance Dynamic:  15 µm/mN

Stylus:  FGT 2 type

Tracking Force:  1,6 - 2,0 g

Tracking Ability:  better than 80 µm

Recommended Load Impedance:  better than 100

Weight:  10 grams

Akai X-360 reel-to-reel recorder

Professional Stereo Tape Recorder

The X360 provides you Professional Results in its operation because of these exclusive Akai features:

Magnetic Brake

3-Speed Motor for Capstan Drive

Cross-Fzield Head

Automatic Volume Control (Comput-O-Matic)

Automatic Dust Minder

Automatic Continuous Reverse (Reverse-O-Matic)

Sensing Tape Reverse

4-track stereo/monaural recording/playback

4 speeds; 15; 7-1/2; 3-3/4 and 1-7/8 ips

3 Motors - Hysteresis synchronous 3-speed motor for capstan drive. Two G-pole eddy current out-rotor motors for supply and take up reel drive

4 Heads - Erase; Playback; Record and Biass heads

50 W Solid state amplifier

Shield type head for high Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Tape shifter in fast forward and rewind operation

Electrical track selection

Automatic Stop, Automatic Shut-off

Automatic pinch wheel release

100 KC biased for recording of FM multiplex

4-digit index counter with reset button

Bass and treble controls

VU meters, Tape cleaner

Stereo headphone jack

DIN jack (with selector for High/Low input

AC outlet

Finely oil-finished wooden cabinet

Vertical and horizontal operation

 


Specifications

Tape Speed:  1-7/8; 3-3/4; 7-1/2; 15 ips

Wow and Flutter

7-1/2 ips :  less than 0,04% RMS

3-3/4 ips :  less than 0,07% RMS

1-7/8 ips :  less than 0,16% RMS

Frequency Response:  30 to 18,000 ps at 3-3/4 ips

Distortion:  within 1,5% 1,000 cps  0VU at 7-1/2 ips

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  better than 50 dB

Input Level:

Microphone :  more than 0,5 mV

Line :  more than 50 mV

DIN :  more than 5 mV ( LOW), 50 mV (high)

Power Output: 

20 W maximum per each channel at Undistorted Power, total 40 W

25 W maximum per each channel at Music Power , total 50 W

Equalization:  Correct equalization for playback of tapes recorded to the NARTO curve

Recording Bias Frequency:  100 KC

Recording Level Indicator:  VU meter x 2

Recording System:  4-track stereo/monaural, crossfield bias system

Fast Forward and Rewind Time:  75 sec using 1,200 feet tape at 50 cycles; 60 sec at 60 cycles

Head:  4 heads for Erase, Playback and record and bias

Motor: 3 motors

For capstan drive - Hysteresis synchronous 3-speed motor

For supply and take-up reel drive - Two 6-pole eddy current out rotor motors

Speaker:  2 x 5" speaker

Transistors:  60

Power Requirements:  AC 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:  70 - 200 VA

Dimensions (W x H x D): 406 x 444 x 254 mm (16" x 17,5" x 10")

Weight:  28 kg (61,6 lbs)


 

Akai AA-6600 receiver

Solid State AM/FM Multiplex Stereo Tuner Amplifier

Outstanding Features

FET (Field Effect Transistor) front-end for extra FM sensitivity

IC (Integrated Circuit) in IF stages for high selectivity

120 W (60 W/ 60 W) music power

FM-AM signal strength meter and FM center tuning master for perfect tuning

Automatic FM stereo/monaural switching; FM reception is automatically switched from mono to stereo or from stereo to mono

Speaker system selector for handling one or two stereo speaker systems individually or simultaneously (System A, System B, Systems A+B and Off)

Tape monitor Switch, Stereo mode switch

Bass, Treble and Loudness control

Low and High filter

Stereo headphone jack, DIN jack

 


Specifications

Amplifier Section

Power Output

Music Power (IHF):

120 W (60 W/60 W) at 4  

100 W (50 W/50 W0 at 8  

Continuous Power:75 W (37,5 W/37,5 W ) at 8

Total Harmonic Distortion :   0,8% at rated output

Power bandwidt (IHF):  20 - 30.000 Hz at 8

Frequency Response (at Normal Listening Level)

Power Amplifier :  20 - 50,000 Hz -3 dB

Aux :  20 - 50,000 Hz -3 dB

Input Sensitivity (for rated output):

Phono :  3 mV

Aux :  200 mV

Tape Monitor :  200 mV

Recording Output

Pin Jack :  200 mV

DIN :  30 mV

Hum and Noise (below rated output):

Volume Minimum :  better than 80 dB

Phono :  better than 65 dB

Aux :  better than 70 dB

Channel Separation (at rated output)

Phono :  better than 50 dB

Aux :  better than 50 dB

Output Impedance:  4 - 16

Equalizer Phono :  RIAA

Tone Controls

Bass :  ±10 dB at 50 Hz

Treble :  ±10 at 10 kHz

Loudness :  +6 dB at 100 Hz, +3 dB at 10 kHz (volume control at -30 dB)

Low Filter:  -8 dB at 50 Hz

High Filter:  -6 dB at 10 kHz

Mode Switch:  Stereo/Mono

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range:  88 - 108 MHz

Sensitivity:  2 µV (IHF)

T.H.D.  : less than 0,8%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  better than60 dB

Selectivity:  better than 50 dB at 98 MHz

Capture Ratio:  2 dB (IHF)

Image Frequency Rejection:  better than 60 dB at 98 MHz

IF Rejection:  better than 90 dB at 98 MHz

FM Stereo Separation:  better than 35 dB at 1 kHz

Spurious Response Rejection:  better than 60 dB at 98 MHz

Spurious Radiation:  less than 34 dB

Antenna Input/Impedance:  300  (balanced) 75 (unbalanced)

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range:  535 -1,606 kHz

Sensitivity (IHF):  20 µV at 1 MHz

Image Frequency Rejection:  better than 50 dB at 1 MHz

Selectivity:  better than 20 dB at 1 MHz

Semiconductors: 

Transistors / FET / ICs :  Tr. 33; FET 1; IC 1

Diodes :  ZD 1; Di 22

Varistors :  2

Power Requirements:  100 - 240 Volts 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:  150 W (max)

Dimensions (W x H x D):  445 x 133 x 340 mm (17-1/2" x 5-1/4" x 13-3/8")

Weight:  11 kg (24,4 lbs)


 

JBL L100T loudspeakers

JBL Speakers for Accurate Sound Reproduction

The accurate reproduction of sound requires different physical demands upon a loudspeaker. The deepest bass frequencies, especially at high volume levels, require the speaker cone to travel quite a distance in order to move the necessary amount of air. Conversely, high frequencies require a diaphragm that can move much more rapidly, over shorter distances. The choice of capacitors, resistors, inductors and the circuitry in speaker design is of critical importance to the  resulting sound.

In the "L" series, the same speakers that are auditioned by engineers and producers while recording - the speakers by which the quality of the sound is judged by the professionals throughout the recording process - are here for the home environment. The "L" series from JBL.

 

JBL's top-of-the-line three-way , floor standing system reproduces sound equivalent to first generation sources - compact discs, master tapes and high performance pressings, possessing a sensitivity of 91 dB at 1 Watt/1 meter, a continuous power rating of 200 Watts, and dynamic power rating of 800 Watts (peak IEC shaped noise). The L100T integrates a pure titanium high frequency trasducer (o35Ti), laminated high polymer cone mid-frequency trasducer, a 12-inch Aquaplas low frequency trasducer and High Spatial Identification Dividing Network to truly recreate the professional sound in the home.

 


Titanium High Frequency Transducers for The Clearest Sound Available

Polypropylene to provide The Smoothest Response

Aquaplas for Low Frequencies - a proven material with the pros

JBL's Unique SFG (Symmetrical Field Geometry) - to produce deep, powerful, and clear bass.

"L" Series with High Spatial Identification Dividing Networks

Integrity in Construction and Quality Internal / External Connections

Cabinetry - Aesthetic As Well As Acoustic Excellence

The "L" Series - bringing Professional Sound all the way home.

 


Specifications

Type:  3-Way System

Drivers

LF :  12" Aquaplas Laminate Low Frequency Transducer

MF:  5" High Polymer Laminate Mid-Frequency Transducer

HF :  1" High Frequency Transducer with pure Titanium Diaphragm

Sensitivity:  91 dB SPL 2,83 Volts at 1 meter

Frequency Response:  -6 dB at 35 Hz and 27 kHz, +2,5 dB from 45 Hz to 20 kHz

Crossover:  800 Hz and 4,5 kHz

Power Handling:  200 Watts continuous, 800 Watts Peak IEC Shaped Noise

Dimensions (W x H x D):  406 x 927 x 337 mm (16" x 36-1/2" x 13-1/4")

Weight Shipping:  33,2 kg (73 lbs)/ Each


 

JBL L80T loudspeakers

Engineering Expertise

There are basically two ways for a company to build a loudspeaker system. The most common method is to buy the component parts from mass suppliers and assemble them, accepting the inevitable compromises which result from using off-the-shelf components.

JBL has a better way. For nearly forty years JBL has designed and built the entire system, form the initial computer calculations to the finished product. All variables are controlled so design goals never have to be compromised. Better engineering is the JBL approach to better sound. At JBL engineering takes many forms; Component design, testing of materials, manufacturing techniques and electronics. JBL always seeks new and better materials and subjects them to thorough examinations, including detailed vibrational analysis and magnetic measurements. A fully equipped tool and die shop is maintained to enable JBL to manufacture equipment with tolerances as close as two ten thousandths of an inch. JBL measures and analyses tone bursts, impulse response and phase response with the use of state-of-the-art. Time-display spectometry, Fourier analysis, and other advanced techniques. For the most accurate measurements conceivable, JBL employs a wide variety of specially calibrated condenser microphones, in addition to testing in their own anechoic chamber. Human ears still remain JBL's most sensitive measuring instrument. Every design is subjected to extensive critical listening by a panel which includes audiophiles, recording engineers and musicians, throughout a product's development.

 

The JBL L80T , a three-way floor standing system, yields unparalleled sound reproduction with its combination of a pure titanium high frequency transducer (O35Ti), laminated high polymer cone mid-frequency transducer, 10-inch Aquaplas low frequency transducer and High Spatial Identification Dividing Network. The L80T has a sensitivity of 90 dB a 1 Watt/1 meter, a continuous power rating of 150 Watts, and a  dynamic power rating of 600 Watts (peak IEC shaped noise). With its extended frequency response, ability to deliver original dynamic range and the re-creation of the full sound stage, the L80T sets the stage at home.

 


Specifications

Type:  3-Way System

Drivers

LF :  10" Aquaplas Laminate Low Frequency Transducer

MF:  5" High Polymer Laminate Mid-Frequency Transducer

HF :  1" High Frequency Transducer with pure Titanium Diaphragm

Sensitivity:  90 dB SPL 2,83 Volts at 1 meter

Frequency Response:  -6 dB at 35 Hz and 27 kHz, +2,5 dB from 45 Hz to 20 kHz

Crossover:  800 Hz and 4,5 kHz

Power Handling:  150 Watts continuous, 600 Watta Peak IEC Shaped Noise

Dimensions (W x H x D):  356 x 851 x 298 mm (14" x 33-1/2" x 11-3/4")

Weight Shipping:  26,4 kg (58 lbs)/ Each