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''Receiver:''
 
''Receiver:''
  
* [[Braun Regie 350|Regie 350]]
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* [[Braun Director 350|Director 350]]
* [[Braun Regie 510|Regie 510]]
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* [[Braun Director 510|Director 510]]
* [[Braun Regie 525|Regie 525]]
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* [[Braun director 525|director 525]]
* [[Braun Regie 526|Regie 526]]
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* [[Braun director 526|director 526]]
* [[Braun Regie 528|Regie 528]]
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* [[Braun director 528|director 528]]
* [[Braun Regie 530|Regie 530]]
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* [[Braun director 530|director 530]]
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* [[Braun director 550|director 550]]
  
''weitere Geräte:''
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''other devices:''
  
 
* [[Braun PS 500|Braun PS 500]]
 
* [[Braun PS 500|Braun PS 500]]
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<br>
 
<br>
 
* [[Braun KH500|Braun KH 500]]
 
* [[Braun KH500|Braun KH 500]]
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Der BRAUN Regie 520 ist mit 2 x 50 W ein Topmodell der analogen Receiver der '''BRAUN''' Regie Serie.
 
Der Verstärkerteil entspricht dem Typ CEV 520.<br><br>
 
Das typische BRAUN Design von [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieter_Rams Dieter Rams] ist hier vor allem durch die Farbreihung der Anschlüsse zu sehen, die sich bei fast allen Geräten der Braun Regie Serie wiederfindet. Hier beim Regie 520 sind es durchgefärbte Bedienelemente. In anderen Geräten finden sich nur noch bunte Aufdrucke auf schwarzen Bedienelementen. Die Farbauswahl ist eindeutig ein Tribut an die frühen 80ere Jahre, aber dennoch klassisch zeitlos.
 
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| [[Bild: Braun_Regie520_Farbreihung.JPG | 200px]] ||
 
* Orange = UKW (der UKW Wahlknopf und die UKW Skala ist ebenfalls orange) <br>
 
* Weiss = MW (der MW Wahlknopf und die MW Skala ist ebenfalls weiss). In diesem Fall wird das Farbschema aus designgründen durchbrochen.<br>
 
* Braun = Band <br>
 
* Gelb = Phono (bei dem schwarzen Modell des [[Braun PS 500|BRAUN Plattenspieler PS 500]] ist der Startknopf ebenfalls gelb)
 
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Die Geräte [[Braun Regie 510]], Braun Regie 520 besitzen die gleiche Frontblende. <br>
 
Die Geräte [[Braun Regie 550]] und [[Braun Regie 550d]] sind nur in der Radiosektion, bedingt durch die 7 Stationstasten, geringfügig anders gestaltet.
 
  
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The BRAUN Regie 520 is with 2 x 50 W a top model of the analog receivers of the '''BRAUN''' [[Braun_Regie_Serie|Regie]] Series.
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The amplifier part corresponds to the type CEV 520.<br><br>
  
==Allgemein==
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==General==
 
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| Hersteller: || [[Braun|'''BRAUN GmbH''']] ||
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| Manufacturer: || [[Braun|'''BRAUN GmbH'']] ||
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|-
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| Model: || Regie 520 ||
 
|-
 
|-
| Modell: || Regie 520 ||
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| Years of manufacture: || 1974 - 1979(?) ||
 
|-
 
|-
| Baujahre: || 1974 - 1979(?) ||
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| Made in: || Germany, [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kronberg_im_Taunus Kronberg] ||
 
|-
 
|-
| Hergestellt in: || Deuschland, [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kronberg_im_Taunus Kronberg] ||
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| Color: ||  
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* Front black,  
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* housing textured black
 
|-
 
|-
| Farbe: ||  
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| remote control: || no ||
* Front schwarz,
 
* Gehäuse Strukturlack schwarz
 
 
|-
 
|-
| Fernbedienung: || nein ||
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| Power consumption: ||240 Watt ||
 
|-
 
|-
| Leistungsaufnahme: || ||
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| dimensions: (WxHxD) || '''50 cm''' x 11 cm x 34 cm ||
 
|-
 
|-
| Abmessungen: (BxHxT) || '''50 cm''' x 11 cm x 34 cm ||
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| Weight: || 14 kg ||
 
|-
 
|-
| Gewicht: || 14 kg ||
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| Price when new: || 1560.- DM () 1974||
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|-
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|| 1100.- DM (560.- €) 1977||
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|-
 
|-
| Neupreis ca.: || 1100.-- DM (xxx.-- €) 1977||
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| Produced number of pieces: || 19 000||
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
==Anschlüsse==
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==Connections==
 
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|-
 
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| '''Anzahl der Eingänge:''' || 4 ||
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| '''Number of inputs:''' || 4 ||
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
 
* Phono (RIAA):  
 
* Phono (RIAA):  
|| [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Pinbelegung_von_DIN-Audiosteckern 5 pol. DIN-Buchse (180°)] ||
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|| [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Pinbelegung_von_DIN-Audiosteckern 5 pin DIN jack (180°)] ||
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
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* Band-Reserve:  
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* Tape Reserve:  
|| [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Pinbelegung_von_DIN-Audiosteckern 5 pol. DIN-Buchse (180°)] ||
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|| [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Pinbelegung_von_DIN-Audiosteckern 5 pin DIN jack (180°)] ||
 
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|-
 
|
 
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* Band-Monitor:  
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* Tape Monitor:  
|| [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Pinbelegung_von_DIN-Audiosteckern 5 pol. DIN-Buchse (180°)] ||
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|| [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Pinbelegung_von_DIN-Audiosteckern 5 pin DIN jack (180°)] ||
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
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* Antenne FM, symetrisch:  
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* Antenna FM, symmetrical:  
 
|| 240 Ohm ||  
 
|| 240 Ohm ||  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
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* Antenne AM  
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* Antenna AM  
 
||  
 
||  
  Anmerkung Antennen: IEC Stecker <br>  
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  Note antennas: IEC connector <br>
  oder [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antennenweiche#Antennenweichen Antennenweiche UKW/MW]  
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  or [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antennenweiche#Antennenweichen antenna crossover FM/MW]  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
* Erde  
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* Earth  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
|  
* Netz 50-60 Hz:  
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* Mains 50-60 Hz:  
 
|| 110 V, 220 V ||
 
|| 110 V, 220 V ||
 
|-
 
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| '''Anzahl der Ausgänge:'''  
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| '''Number of outputs:'''  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|  
 
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* 2 x 2 Lautsprecher
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* 2 x 2 loudspeakers
|| 4 - 16 Ohm: <br> [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Varianten 2 pol. Lautsprecherbuchse (DIN 41529: Strich-Punkt Stecker)] ||
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|| 4 - 16 Ohm: <br> [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Varianten 2 pin speaker jack (DIN 41529: dash-dot plug)] ||
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
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* 1 x Kopfhöher (front)  
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* 1 x headphone (front)  
|| 200 - 400 Ohm: <br> [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Varianten 5 pol. DIN-Buchse (Würfel drehbar)] ||
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|| 200 - 400 Ohm: <br> [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Varianten 5 pin DIN jack (cube rotatable)] ||
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
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* Tonbandaufnahme
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* Tape recording
|| 350 mV / 470 kOhm <br> [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Pinbelegung_von_DIN-Audiosteckern 5 pol. DIN-Buchse (180°)] ||
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|| 350 mV / 470 kOhm <br>[http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Pinbelegung_von_DIN-Audiosteckern 5 pin DIN jack (180°)] ||
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
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* Hallgerät
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* reverberator
|| 0,4 V / 6 kOhm Ausgang <br> 0,5 V / 120 kOhm Eingang <br> [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Pinbelegung_von_DIN-Audiosteckern 5 pol. DIN-Buchse (180°)] ||
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|| 0.4 V / 6 kOhm output <br>0.5 V / 120 kOhm input <br>[http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker#Pinbelegung_von_DIN-Audiosteckern 5 pin DIN socket (180°)] ||
 
|
 
|
 
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==Technische Daten==
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==Technical data==
  
===Verstärker===
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===Amplifier===
 
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| Dauerleistung
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| continuous power
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
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|| 2 x 35 W  
 
|| 2 x 35 W  
 
|-
 
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| Dynamikleistung
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| dynamic power
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
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|| 2 x 40 W
 
|| 2 x 40 W
 
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| Gesamtklirrfaktor: || < 0,2 % (typisch 0,1 %)
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| Total harmonic distortion: || &lt; 0.2 % (typical 0.1 %)
 
|-
 
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| Dämpfungsfaktor:  
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| Damping Factor:  
 
|-
 
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| Frequenzgang:  
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| frequency response:  
 
|| 25 Hz - 35 kHz
 
|| 25 Hz - 35 kHz
 
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| Signalrauschabstand:
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| signal-to-noise ratio:
 
|-
 
|-
| Stereokanaltrennung:
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| stereo channel separation:
 
|-
 
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| Klangregelung:
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| tone control:
 
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|-
 
|
 
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|
 
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* Höhen:  
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* Treble:  
 
|| +/- 12 dB
 
|| +/- 12 dB
 
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| High Filter:
 
| High Filter:
 
|-
 
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| Low Filter (Subsonic): || ja
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| Low Filter (Subsonic): || yes
 
|-
 
|-
| Mute: || ja
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| Mute: || yes
 
|-
 
|-
| Direct/Line-Straight: || nein
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| Direct/Line-Straight: || no
 
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| Empfang: || analog
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| reception: || analog
 
|-
 
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| Frequenzen:
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| frequencies:
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
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* UKW:  
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* VHF:  
 
|| 87 - 108 MHz
 
|| 87 - 108 MHz
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
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* FM-ZF:  
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* FM IF:  
|| 10,7 MHz
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|| 10.7 MHz
 
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|-
 
|
 
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|| 5,8 Mhz - 8,2 Mhz
 
|| 5,8 Mhz - 8,2 Mhz
 
|-
 
|-
| Frequenzgang (-3 dB): || 20HJz - 15 kHz
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| Frequency response (-3 dB): || 20HJz - 15 kHz
 
|-
 
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| Eingangsempfindlichkeit: ||
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| input sensitivity: ||
 
|-
 
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| Klirrfaktor: || 0.3 %
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| Distortion factor: || 0.3 %
 
|-
 
|-
| Signalrauschabstand:  
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| signal-to-noise ratio:  
 
|-
 
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| Kanaltrennung: || 40 dB
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| channel separation: || 40 dB
 
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|-
| Trennschärfe: ||
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| selectivity: ||
 
|-
 
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| Gleichwellenselektion: ||
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| Equal wave selection: ||
 
|-
 
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| Nebenwellenselektion: ||
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| spurious wave selection: ||
 
|-
 
|-
| Spiegelfrequenzdämpfung: ||
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| image frequency attenuation: ||
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
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* UKW:  
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* VHF:  
 
||
 
||
 
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| ZF-Dämpfung: ||  
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| IF damping: ||  
 
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|-
| AM-Unterdrückung: ||  
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| AM suppression: ||  
 
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|-
| Ausgangspegel:
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| output level:
 
|-
 
|-
| RDS: || nein
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| RDS: || no
 
|-
 
|-
| Stationsspeicher: || nein
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| station memory: || no
 
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==Besondere Ausstattungen==
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==Special features==
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''/Source: BRAUN regie 520 Hifi Stereo Tuner Amplifier - Instructions for use''
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== Remarks ==
  
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=== Braun color coding ===
  
''/Quelle: BRAUN regie 520 Hifi Stereo Tuner-Verstärker - Hinweise zum Gebrauch''
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The typical BRAUN design by [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieter_Rams Dieter Rams] can be seen here mainly by the color coding of the connectors, which can be found in almost all devices of the Braun Regie series. Here on the Regie 520, the controls are coloured through. In other devices you can only find coloured imprints on black controls. The color selection is clearly a tribute to the early 70s, but still classically timeless.
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* Red = FM ( the label on the FM dial and the FM scale are also red). <br>
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* White = AM (the label on the AM dial and the AM scale are also white).  .<br>
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* Brown = Band <br>
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* Yellow = Phono (on the black model of the [[Braun PS 500|BRAUN turntable PS 500]] the start button is also yellow)
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* Green = Stereo (signal light for stereo reception and label for "stereo only") But green is also used for the power button and, on units without an illuminated dial, for the "power on" light. 
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== Bemerkungen ==
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=== Braun control room unit design similarities ===
Weitere Receiver der gleichen Serie:
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The devices
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* [[Braun Regie 510]] (top),
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* [[Braun Regie 520]] (middle) have the same front panel. <br><br> However, the Regie 520 has two headphone jacks.
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The devices
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* [[Braun Regie 550]] (bottom) and
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* [[Braun Regie 550D]] (not shown)
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are only slightly different in the radio section, due to the 7 station buttons.
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===Other receivers of the '''BRAUN''' Regie series:===
  
Weitere zeitlich passende Modelle zum '''BRAUN''' Regie 550:
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===Other chronologically matching models to the '''BRAUN''' Regie 520:===
  
* [[Braun PS 500|Braun PS 500]]: Plattenspieler
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* [[Braun PS 500|Braun PS 500]]: Record player
* [[Braun TGC 450|Braun TGC 450]]: Hifi Stereo-Casettenrecorder (Pultgerät)
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* [[Braun TGC 450|Braun TGC 450]]: Hifi stereo cassette recorder (console unit)
* [[Braun TG 1000|Braun TG 1000]]: Tonbandmaschine
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* [[Braun TG 1000|Braun TG 1000]]: Tape recorder
* [[Braun TG 1020|Braun TG 1020]]: Tonbandmaschine
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* [[Braun TG 1020|Braun TG 1020]]: Tape recorder
* [[Braun L730|Braun L 730]]: 3-Weg-Kompaktboxen
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* [[Braun L730|Braun L 730]]: 3-way compact speakers
* [[Braun L710|Braun L 710]]: 3-Weg-Kompaktboxen
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* [[Braun L710|Braun L 710]]: 3-way compact boxes
* [[Braun KH500|Braun KH 500]]: Kopfhöhrer
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* [[Braun KH500|Braun KH 500]]: Headphones
  
=Bilder=
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=Images=
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[[Image:Braun_Regie520.JPG]]
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''Figure 1:'' '''BRAUN'''' Regie 520 (c) Hifi-Wiki
  
=Berichte=
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=Reports=
  
=Quellen=
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=Sources=
  
* Abbildungen: privat
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* All illustrations (c) Author of the article
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* Braun + Design Tax 6 (2006 edition), [http://www.design-und-design.de Design + Design Verlag, Hamburg]
  
=Tips zum Gebrauchtkauf=
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=Tips for buying used=
 
   
 
   
  1. ''220 V Gerät an 230/240 V Netz:'' <br>
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  1. '''220 V device on 230/240 V mains:''' <br>
  '''Gerät kann nur mit 220 V (50 Hz) betrieben werden.'''
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  '''Device can only be operated with 220 V (50 Hz).'''
  Früher galt in Deutschland eine Netzspannung von 220V.  
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  In former times a mains voltage of 220V was valid in Germany.  
  In der EU (und nun auch in Deutschland) gilt [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netzspannung#Normung zur Zeit] eine [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netzspannung#Erh.C3.B6hung_von_220_auf_230_bzw._380_auf_400_Volt Netzspannung von 230/240 V] (50 Hz).  
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  In the EU (and now also in Germany), [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netzspannung#Normung currently] a [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netzspannung#Erh.C3.B6hung_von_220_auf_230_bzw._380_auf_400_Volt mains voltage of 230/240 V] (50 Hz).  
  2009 wird die Toleranzschwelle weiter erhöht.  
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  In 2009, the tolerance threshold will be further increased.  
  Es können im Extremfall bis 250 V Netzspannung anliegen.
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  In extreme cases up to 250 V mains voltage can be present.
  Dies kann zu Problemem im Betrieb und zur Minderung der Lebensdauer führen.
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  This can lead to problems during operation and to a reduction in service life.
  Durch die erhöhte Netzspannung um 5% (230 V) bzw 9% (240 V) ist mit einer
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  Due to the increased mains voltage of 5% (230 V) or 9% (240 V), the device may heat up more.
  erhöhten Erwärmung des Geräts zu rechnen. <br>
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  increased heating of the device must be expected.  
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<br>
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2. prices according to collectors catalogue 2006 (see above)
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<br>
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[[Device condition valuation table#Stage_A|Condition A]]: 100.- €
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[[Equipment condition valuation table#Stage_B|Condition B]]: 80.- €
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[[Device condition rating table#Stage_C|State C]]: 50.- €
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<br>
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Ebay (2008) 40.- to 85.- € (condition difficult to define)
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<br>
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This device is very often offered for sale in quite good quality (robust box).
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For design lovers certainly one of the optically most beautiful BRAUN Receiver, since it has a classical
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(like [[Regie 510]] divided into control area on the left and reception area on the right)
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and as one of the few devices these funny colored buttons possesses.
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Of course, [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieter_Rams Dieter Rams] is responsible for the design.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 08:44, 16 August 2020

Data[edit]


The BRAUN Regie 520 is with 2 x 50 W a top model of the analog receivers of the BRAUN Regie Series. The amplifier part corresponds to the type CEV 520.

General[edit]

Manufacturer: 'BRAUN GmbH
Model: Regie 520
Years of manufacture: 1974 - 1979(?)
Made in: Germany, Kronberg
Color:
  • Front black,
  • housing textured black
remote control: no
Power consumption: 240 Watt
dimensions: (WxHxD) 50 cm x 11 cm x 34 cm
Weight: 14 kg
Price when new: 1560.- DM () 1974
1100.- DM (560.- €) 1977
Produced number of pieces: 19 000

Connections[edit]

Number of inputs: 4
  • Phono (RIAA):
5 pin DIN jack (180°)
  • Tape Reserve:
5 pin DIN jack (180°)
  • Tape Monitor:
5 pin DIN jack (180°)
  • Antenna FM, symmetrical:
240 Ohm
  • Antenna AM
Note antennas: IEC connector 
or antenna crossover FM/MW
  • Earth
  • Mains 50-60 Hz:
110 V, 220 V
Number of outputs:
  • 2 x 2 loudspeakers
4 - 16 Ohm:
2 pin speaker jack (DIN 41529: dash-dot plug)
  • 1 x headphone (front)
200 - 400 Ohm:
5 pin DIN jack (cube rotatable)
  • Tape recording
350 mV / 470 kOhm
5 pin DIN jack (180°)
  • reverberator
0.4 V / 6 kOhm output
0.5 V / 120 kOhm input
5 pin DIN socket (180°)

Technical data[edit]

Amplifier[edit]

continuous power
  • 4 Ohm:
2 x 50 W
  • 8 Ohm:
2 x 35 W
dynamic power
  • 4 Ohm:
2 x 70 W
  • 8 Ohm:
2 x 40 W
Total harmonic distortion: < 0.2 % (typical 0.1 %)
Damping Factor:
frequency response: 25 Hz - 35 kHz
signal-to-noise ratio:
stereo channel separation:
tone control:
  • Balance:
+ 6 dB ... - 80 dB
  • Bass:
+/- 12 dB
  • Treble:
+/- 12 dB
Loudness:
High Filter:
Low Filter (Subsonic): yes
Mute: yes
Direct/Line-Straight: no

Tuner[edit]

reception: analog
frequencies:
  • VHF:
87 - 108 MHz
  • FM IF:
10.7 MHz
  • MW/LW:
512 kHZ - 1640 KhZ
  • KW
5,8 Mhz - 8,2 Mhz
Frequency response (-3 dB): 20HJz - 15 kHz
input sensitivity:
Distortion factor: 0.3 %
signal-to-noise ratio:
channel separation: 40 dB
selectivity:
Equal wave selection:
spurious wave selection:
image frequency attenuation:
  • VHF:
  • MW/LW:
  • KW:
IF damping:
AM suppression:
output level:
RDS: no
station memory: no

Special features[edit]

/Source: BRAUN regie 520 Hifi Stereo Tuner Amplifier - Instructions for use

Remarks[edit]

Braun color coding[edit]

The typical BRAUN design by Dieter Rams can be seen here mainly by the color coding of the connectors, which can be found in almost all devices of the Braun Regie series. Here on the Regie 520, the controls are coloured through. In other devices you can only find coloured imprints on black controls. The color selection is clearly a tribute to the early 70s, but still classically timeless.

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  • Red = FM ( the label on the FM dial and the FM scale are also red).
  • White = AM (the label on the AM dial and the AM scale are also white). .
  • Brown = Band
  • Yellow = Phono (on the black model of the BRAUN turntable PS 500 the start button is also yellow)
  • Green = Stereo (signal light for stereo reception and label for "stereo only") But green is also used for the power button and, on units without an illuminated dial, for the "power on" light.


Braun control room unit design similarities[edit]

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The devices

The devices

are only slightly different in the radio section, due to the 7 station buttons.

Other receivers of the BRAUN Regie series:[edit]

Other chronologically matching models to the BRAUN Regie 520:[edit]

Images[edit]

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Figure 1: BRAUN' Regie 520 (c) Hifi-Wiki

Reports[edit]

Sources[edit]

Tips for buying used[edit]

1. 220 V device on 230/240 V mains: 
Device can only be operated with 220 V (50 Hz). In former times a mains voltage of 220V was valid in Germany. In the EU (and now also in Germany), currently a mains voltage of 230/240 V (50 Hz). In 2009, the tolerance threshold will be further increased. In extreme cases up to 250 V mains voltage can be present. This can lead to problems during operation and to a reduction in service life. Due to the increased mains voltage of 5% (230 V) or 9% (240 V), the device may heat up more. increased heating of the device must be expected.
2. prices according to collectors catalogue 2006 (see above)
Condition A: 100.- € Condition B: 80.- € State C: 50.- €
Ebay (2008) 40.- to 85.- € (condition difficult to define)
This device is very often offered for sale in quite good quality (robust box). For design lovers certainly one of the optically most beautiful BRAUN Receiver, since it has a classical (like Regie 510 divided into control area on the left and reception area on the right) and as one of the few devices these funny colored buttons possesses. Of course, Dieter Rams is responsible for the design.

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