Amplifier used as part of a DJ setup

Object Details

Description: A metal Tapco amplifier model CP 500. The front of the amplifier has black dials that include two power lock dials, a power dial, and two channel dials. Above the dials, white text reads: [TAPCO CP 500 / dual channel power amplifier]. There are two black handles on either side of the front, as well as a white sticker that written by hand: [# 19]. The back of the amplifier has four inputs, a fan, a fuse, a power cord, and four outputs.

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Angelo T. King / The Original DJ Tony Tone AKA Tony Crush of The Cold Crush Brothers

1970s

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions; Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Medium: metal and plastic
Dimensions: H x W x D (without cord): 5 1/4 × 19 × 18 1/4 in. (13.3 × 48.3 × 46.4 cm); H x W x D (with cord): 6 × 19 × 18 3/4 in., 41 lb. (15.2 × 48.3 × 47.6 cm, 18.6 kg)

Place used: New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification: Tools and Equipment; Musical Instruments
Exhibition: Power of Place
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID (Link to Original Record): http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fa88310f-ca04-40e3-ad8a-7472a0fee7e9