Colossus Start Sequence

Aug 18, 2022, 06:45 PM

Recording provided by Matt Parker / The Imitation Archive.

Boot Sequence of Colossus. DPA stereo mix located close to the tape mechanism and motor with MKH416 located near main relay board. Manually fading between the two configurations for dramatic illustration. Year of manufacture: 1944

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