Pioneer H-R99 (1974) Retail At a time when competitors

At a time when competitors were charging twice as much

introduced in May 1973 for $395 (around $2

and the matching Strawberry peripheral set

As the inventor of this metal tube technology

The iPod shuffle (1st Generation)

Pioneer H-R99 (1974) Retail At a time when competitorsPioneer H R99 The Pioneer H R99, released around 1974, is widely considered by audio fans as the absolute peak of 8 track tape technology, offering a level of sound quality that was incredibly rare for the format. Unlike the cheap, plastic players common in the mid 1970s, the H R99 was a serious piece of home stereo equipment. It featured a heavy duty, electronically controlled motor that reduced internal heat and kept tape speeds perfectly steady.