The Revox B 260 is a stereo tuner manufactured between 1989 and 1991 in Switzerland. It features a black finish and offers a compact design with dimensions of 450 x 109 x 332 mm and a weight of 7.0 kg. The device operates with a power consumption of 50 W, and it consumes 5 W in standby mode. The original retail price was around 2,700 DM, with a version that includes RDS being priced at approximately 3,000 DM. The B 260 boasts multiple connections, including two antenna inputs (coaxial, 75 Ohm), and three adjustable audio outputs (Cinch 1.9 V / 200 Ohm) with a range of -20 dB to 0 dB. It has an impressive reception capability across VHF frequencies from 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz and supports a wide frequency response of 20 Hz to 15,000 Hz. The input sensitivity varies with the signal type: 0.5 µV for single narrow, 2 µV for single mono, 20 µV for single stereo, and so on. Distortion is minimal at less than 0.07%, ensuring a clean output. The signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 80 dB, with channel separation greater than 43 dB. The device also incorporates advanced selectivity features and offers options for RDS and a station memory that can store up to 60 stations. Notable display features include a 20-digit vacuum fluorescent display with adjustable brightness and a multifunctional LCD. Additional features include internal calibration tone generation and signal strength indication via a 31-digit bar graph.
