Jack Mullin recounts his discovery of the AEG Magnetophon tape recorder and how his life changed

Jack Mullin recounts how his life changed after discovering the performance of the AEG Magnetophon, the first tape recorders used in Germany to record live performances and for broadcasting. The first models retailed during the fall of 1935 and rapidly evolved. True Hi-fi recordings were possible as early as 1941, and stereo machines even existed in 1943. At that time, one listening to his radio would never distinguish a live performance from a recorded one. Remarkable recordings were made, lots of which are still available nowadays.
Jack Mullin understood the potential of the AEG Magnetophon and brought two machines with him, which are seen on the picture. The amplifiers on the rear are not original. Mulli only took what was necessary: the tape transports and fifty reels of tape. He was the first to put Bing Crosby on tape and Ampex built its first professional tape recorders using the AEG design. The rest is history.
Note that I am looking for AEG Magnetophon machines: if you have one, please let me know.

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nothing beats recording on rust...

[@HansOvervoorde]

Thank you for sharing.