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PRE-OWNED / REFURBISHED
PIONEER
CASSETTE TAPE DECK
CT-WM77R
CTWM77R
#...285N
6 TAPE CHANGER!
DUAL-WELL
With DOLBY B, C
and HX Pro
& DUAL-WELL RECORDING
& DUAL "QUICK" AUTO-REVERSE
& "RELAY" PLAY / RECORD
Circa 1991
MIJ
for
sale
We have
completely gone through this unit.
All mechanics cleaned
and tested. Rubber pinch rollers have been
reconditioned, capstan burnished, heads have been cleaned and
de-magnetized as well as the entire transport. All internal pots,
switches and controls cleaned and tested for noise-free function. All
Fluorescent display segments working fine.
Both spindles in perfect alignment. FF, REW, & Play transport functions
all test perfectly and controls positively responsive. Eject doors
and changer mechanism operates smoothly. Heads in "like new"
shape as well, with many years of performance left in them and head
alignment / azimuth has been checked for peak performance.
Plays perfectly and after adjustment, records well at
-0dB on all tape type / NR combinations!
(and we really put them through the paces, testing both with well mixed,
recently recorded CD material and CD recorded / factory test tones
looking for correct head Azimuth and speed accuracy). Pinch roller and
heads all in GREAT condition!!!
Both level meters playback even.
Speed adjusted to 100% accuracy with 1kHz
factory test tape meaning that our 1kHz test tone tape, plays back at
1kHz on BOTH WELLS and BOTH SPEEDS! Deck looks like NEW, works and
sounds great!
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We commonly will not give a "dubbing" / dual well cassette deck a second
look as there weren't many that were not simply two cheap decks in one
box. I KNOW, as I have sold hundreds of them new by just about every
brand. I always tried to persuade anyone looking for a "real" deck, to
generally avoid them and just get a good, single play deck or two single
play decks. "Dubbing" decks, as a general rule just didn't have quality
transports or decent specs. There were, however a handful of exceptions
that combined the convenience of a dubbing deck, with quality and we
have posted a few with our high quality single well decks! This
Pioneer CT-WM77R is one of those few! It's
super quality in design and build, and it's loaded.
Not only is it a double well, with Double Auto-Reverse, and Double-Well
Recording, Deck "A" is a 6 tape changer!
This is an incredible deck for performance and IT'S LOADED! It would be
at home in any audio system.
Features include:
- 6 + 1 Cassette Tape Changer
- Dual-well design with both decks being essentially identical
internally and BOTH WELLS RECORD!
- Dolby B & C Noise Reduction built-in
- HX-PRO (Extended Head-Room Recording)
- Relay Recording. This means that
you can record all 7 tapes on both sides for over 10
hours of continuous recording time w' standard 90 minute tapes
- IC Logic "touch-control" tape transport on both decks
- Super-quality tape heads
- "MS" Music Search" cuing
- Both Normal and High (2X) speed dubbing
- Auto-Selector for Normal, CrO2 & Metal Tape Type
- Full fluorescent readout screen
- Dual fluorescent signal level meters that are shared and can be
utilized with either tape well.
- Dual Mode, Digital tape counter for either
tape well. Gives "Standard" count or "Real Time"
- Record Level control
- Record Mute function on both wells
- Timer Play / Record / Off selector
- 1/4" Stereo Headphone jack
- Optional Remote Control capable (not included or
available from us)
- "CD Synchro" for other
Pioneer compatible gear
Specs:
Track
format - 4 track / 2 channel
Motors - 4 total (2 each well)
Wow & Flutter (WRMS) - 0.055%
Freq Response (-20dB) - 20-19,000 Hz,
Metal Tape
S/N ratio "A" weighted - 57dB
NR Off, @ 3% THD
- 67dB Dolby B On
- 76dB Dolby C On
This
Pioneer CT-WM77R is an incredible deck and a rare one
too. First cassette changer we've had and the
first I've seen since I sold an Aiwa changer when new around 1984.
You would definitely be the only guy on your block
with one of these.
Also great for
transferring your tape collection to CD, Hard-drive or MP3. Built very
well! Looks like new and sounds great. Deck includes a copy of original
owners manual. Measures 16.5" wide x 14.5" deep x
5.5" tall and weighs 19
lbs unpacked.
Comes with our 90 day limited warranty.
Cond. 9
PIONEER CT-WM77R
$579.
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PRE-OWNED / REFURBISHED
TEAC
CASSETTE TAPE DECK
W-990RX
W-990RX
#...0442
DUAL-WELL
With DOLBY B, C
and dbx
& DUAL-WELL RECORDING
& DUAL "QUICK" AUTO-REVERSE
& "PARALLEL" RECORDING
Circa 1990
MIJ
for
sale
We have
completely gone through this unit.
All mechanics cleaned
and tested. Rubber pinch rollers have been
reconditioned, capstan burnished, heads have been cleaned and
de-magnetized as well as the entire transport. All internal pots,
switches and controls cleaned and tested for noise-free function. All
Fluorescent display segments working fine.
Both spindles in perfect alignment. FF, REW, & Play transport functions
all test perfectly and controls positively responsive.
Both eject doors
operate smoothly. Heads in "like new"
shape as well, with many years of performance left in them and head
alignment / azimuth has been checked for peak performance.
Plays perfectly and after adjustment, records well
on all tape type / NR combinations!
(and we really put them through the paces, testing both with well mixed,
recently recorded CD material and CD recorded / factory test tones
looking for correct head Azimuth and speed accuracy). Pinch roller and
heads all in GREAT condition!!!
Both level meters playback even. Deck looks like NEW, works and
sounds great!
____________________________
We commonly will not give a "dubbing" / dual well cassette deck a second
look as there weren't many that were not simply two cheap decks in one
box. I KNOW, as I have sold hundreds of them new by just about every
brand. I always tried to persuade anyone looking for a "real" deck, to
generally avoid them and just get a good, single play deck or two single
play decks. "Dubbing" decks, as a general rule just didn't have quality
transports or decent specs. There were, however a handful of exceptions
that combined the convenience of a dubbing deck, with quality and we
have posted a few with our high quality single well decks! This Teac W-990RX
is one of those few! It's super quality in design and build, and it's
loaded. This is an incredible deck for performance and IT'S LOADED! It
would be at home in any audiophile system as well as pro / project
studio.
This was near the top of the "W" series of
Teac's and had an original MSRP of $800.00!
Features include:
- Dual-well design with both decks being essentially identical
internally and BOTH WELLS RECORD!
- Parallel Recording (great for making two master
tapes or two copies from a source at once)
- Dolby B, C & dbx
Noise Reduction built-in
- Auto-Reverse on both wells
- Tri-Mode Auto Reverse selector
- IC Logic "touch-control" tape transport on both decks
- Super-quality, Cobat-Amorphous / LC-OFC tape heads
- "Intro-Search" song search function
- "Blank Scan" function
- Both Normal and High (2X) speed dubbing
- Auto-Selector for Normal, CrO2 & Metal Tape Type
- Full fluorescent readout screen
- Dual fluorescent signal level meters that are shared and can be
utilized with either tape well.
- Digital tape counter
- Dual Record Level controls
- Record Mute function on both wells
- Timer Play / Record / Off selector
- 1/4" Stereo Headphone jack
- Optional Remote Control capable (not included or
available from us)
Specs:
Track
format - 4 track / 2 channel
Wow & Flutter (WRMS) - 0.045%
Freq Response (-20dB) - 30-19,000 Hz,
Metal Tape
S/N ratio "A" weighted - 59dB
NR Off, @ 3% THD
- 91dB dbx On
This
is one handsome deck. One of the TOTL Teac Decks from
1991. The W-990RX with the optional wood side panels installed Super
looking and a super performer.
Also great for
transferring your tape collection to CD, Hard-drive or MP3. Built very
well! Looks like new and sounds great. Great deck for
just about any user / system. Measures 18.75" wide
(w/ wood panels installed. 17.1" w/o) x 11.5" deep x
4.25" tall and weighs 14
lbs unpacked.
Comes with our 90 day limited warranty.
Cond.
8.5+
TEAC W-990RX
$549.
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VINTAGE
SONY
STEREO
CASSETTE TAPE DECK
TC-K55
TCK55
With DOLBY
#...3269
Circa early 1978-80
MIJ
SOLD 8/12/10 TO ALAN C.
for
sale
We have gone through this unit.
All mechanics checked
for proper function. Rubber pinch roller has
been reconditioned, capstan burnished, heads have been cleaned and de-magnetized
as well as the entire transport. Transport section, disassembled,
and cleaned. Main capstan motor removed and we reconditioned or replaced the
following belts: Both Main Drive belts & counter belt
(as
the reel hubs are 'gear driven' in this unit, no rubber tires to
wear-out).
Internal
pots adjusted for even performance at 0dB, including
PB levels, and Record levels verified with factory test
tapes, tones and and O-scope. All switches
and input level controls cleaned and tested for noise-free function.
We replaced the 'tape
well' lamp and both meter lamps test fine. FF, REW, & Play transport functions all
test perfectly and controls positively responsive. Tape
loads accurately. Heads in "like
new" shape as well, with many years of performance left in them and head
alignment / azimuth has been adjusted with 10k factory
test tones and an O-Scope for peak performance.
Floor noise measured at 3.3mVAC L & 4.3mVAC R with fresh, CrO2 TDK tape.
Plays perfectly and records
incredibly well
utilizing fresh, high
quality, tape with the
following results; Normal tape- with & w/o Dolby NR = +1.5dB & Chrome /
High-Bias tape = -1dB (but recommend recording at -3dB to avoid saturation).
We really put them
through the paces, testing both with well mixed, recently recorded CD
material and CD recorded / factory test tones looking for correct head
Azimuth and speed accuracy. Speed
adjusted on
capstan motor to 100%
(+/-1Hz) accuracy with 1kHz factory test tape.
Total time invested in restoration ~ 10hrs.
Cosmetically the unit looks NEAR NEW and is in GREAT condition.
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This
is a very well designed deck with some 'internal' features that pass
most folks by. Like a 'Dual belt, double-isolated, asymmetrical' capstan
drive system, Gear Driven tape reel hubs (no rubber tire to dry out,
crack and rot).
Features include:
- Super-Hard, 'Sendust" & Ferrite Heads
- IC Logic "touch-control" transport
- Dolby NR built-in w/ selectable MPX filter to
filter out the 19kHz pilot tone from FM broadcasts
- Tape Type / EQ selector for Normal, Fe-CO2, CrO2 & Metal
- 3-Position 'Bias' selector
- Full "Auto-Stop" with electronic
counter sensor
- Mechanical Tape Counter
- Dual 'Analog' VU signal level meters
- Dual record level controls
- Record Mute
- Dual front mounted 1/4" mic input jacks
- Front mounted 1/4", Stereo Headphone jack
Specs:
Track Format: 4 track, 2 channel Stereo
/ Mono
Wow and Flutter:
0.040%
WRMS
Frequency Response:
30-17,000 Hz
+-3 dB
S/N ratio: 58 dB w/ Dolby Off
>68 dB w/ Dolby On
Again, we have completely
cleaned, prepped and tested this deck. Great for
making new tapes or for transferring your
tape collection to CD, Hard-drive or MP3. Deck looks
near NEW! Measures 17"
wide x 11.5" deep x
5.25" tall and heavy at 13
lbs unpacked. Comes with our 90 day limited warranty.
SONY TC-K55
Cond.
9
$329.
SOLD 8/12/10 TO ALAN C.
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YAMAHA
CASSETTE TAPE DECK
K-550
K550
#...1543
2-MOTOR
/ 2-HEAD
With DOLBY B
Circa 1980
MIJ
SOLD 6/3/10
for sale
We have gone through this unit.
All mechanics checked
for proper function. Rubber pinch roller has
been replaced with a reconditioned
one, capstan burnished, heads have been cleaned and de-magnetized
as well as the entire transport. Transport section
completely removed, disassembled, and re-lubed. We replaced the
following belts and tires: Main Drive, both counter belts and the Fast
Wind tire with new parts for trouble-free service. All internal
pots adjusted for even performance at 0dB, including
PB levels, Meter Levels and Record levels verified with factory test
tapes, tones and and O-scope. Meters zero even with symmetric input. All switches
and controls cleaned and tested for noise-free function.
All internal lamps replaced, including the 'tape
well' lamp and both meter lamps. FF, REW, & Play transport functions all
test perfectly and controls positively responsive on both decks. Tape
loads accurately. Heads in "like
new" shape as well, with many years of performance left in them and head
alignment / azimuth has been adjusted with factory
test tones and an O-Scope for peak performance.
Plays perfectly and records
incredibly well with high
quality, tape with the
following results; Normal tape- No NR = 0dB & Chrome / High-Bias tape-
No NR = 0dB (but recommend recording at -3dB to avoid saturation).
We really put them
through the paces, testing both with well mixed, recently recorded CD
material and CD recorded / factory test tones looking for correct head
Azimuth and speed accuracy. Speed
adjusted on
capstan motor to 100%
(+/-1Hz) accuracy with 1kHz factory test tape.
Cosmetically while the case has a few scuffs and
minor scratches, the face and all control buttons, in GREAT condition.
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Great performing deck. The
Yamaha K-550. It's recording quality is
very SOLID! Great for
utility playback or recording or if
you need to burn some tapes to CD. Looks NEW and runs great!
Features:
-
IC Logic Touch Tape Transport controls
- 2-Motor transport
- Dolby B Noise Reduction
- Full fluorescent display / readout
- Super Hard "Amorphous" PB / REC head
- Tape type selector for Normal / Chrome & Metal tapes
- Dual VU Level Meters
- Front-mounted 1/4" stereo headphone jack
- Mechanical Tape
Counter
- Separate L & R input level controls
- Time Record Function
- Dual, Front-mounted 1/4" stereo
microphone jacks
- Remote Control with optional DIN, wired remote unit (not included or
available from us)
Specs:
Track
format - 4 track / 2 channel
Heads -
2
Motors: 2;
Capstan-DC & Reel / Transport Assist - DC
Freq Response:
W/
Chrome tape; 40-12,000 Hz +/- 3db,
Wow & Flutter (WRMS) - 0.04%
S/N ratio: 69dB Dolby
B NR (CCIR)
Line Input Sensitivity / Impedance - 50mV / 50Kohms
Line Output level - 360mV / 1Kohms
Fast Wind Time (C90) -
~105 sec
Great
deck for basic home use.
Also great for transferring your tape collection to CD, Hard-drive or
MP3. Looks NEW and sounds great!
Designed and built, very well!
Probably the best thing about this deck is how "tech friendly"
the circuit boards are on the inside.
Test plays and
Records very well.
Measures 17.75" w X 11.5" d X 5" h and
unpacked weight is 13 lbs.
Comes with our 90
day limited warranty.
YAMAHA K-550
Cond.
8.5
$249.
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VINTAGE
PIONEER
STEREO
CASSETTE TAPE DECK
CT-300
CT300
With DOLBY
Circa early 1982
"WORLD
AC POWER"
™
SOLD 7/2/10
for
sale
We have gone through this unit.
All mechanics checked
for proper function. Rubber pinch roller has
been reconditioned, capstan burnished, heads have been cleaned and de-magnetized
as well as the entire transport. Transport section
completely removed, disassembled, and re-lubed. We replaced the
following belts and tires: Main Drive, counter belt and the Fast
Wind tire with new parts for trouble-free service. All internal
pots adjusted for even performance at 0dB, including
PB levels, Meter Levels and Record levels verified with factory test
tapes, tones and and O-scope. Meters zero even with symmetric input. All switches
and controls cleaned and tested for noise-free function.
All internal lamps replaced, including the 'tape
well' lamp and both meter lamps. FF, REW, & Play transport functions all
test perfectly and controls positively responsive. Tape
loads accurately. Heads in "like
new" shape as well, with many years of performance left in them and head
alignment / azimuth has been adjusted with factory
test tones and an O-Scope for peak performance.
Plays perfectly and records
incredibly well
utilizing fresh, high
quality, tape with the
following results; Normal tape- with & w/o Dolby NR = 1dB & Chrome /
High-Bias tape = 2dB (but recommend recording at -3dB to avoid saturation).
We really put them
through the paces, testing both with well mixed, recently recorded CD
material and CD recorded / factory test tones looking for correct head
Azimuth and speed accuracy. Speed
adjusted on
capstan motor to 96.6%
(+/-1Hz) accuracy with 1kHz factory test tape.
Cosmetically while the case has a few scuffs and
minor scratches, the face and all control buttons, in GREAT condition.
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Great deck for "all around
use" and it's "look" will go well with your "Blue Fluorescent" Pioneer
system. The Pioneer CT-300
Features include:
- IC Logic "touch-control" transport
- Dolby NR built-in
- Tape Type selector for Normal, Fe-CO2, CrO2 & Metal
- Full "Auto-Stop"
- Dual Fluorescent VU signal level meters
- Dual record level controls
- Timer Play / Record / Off selector
- Dual front mounted 1/4" mic input jacks
- Front mounted 1/4", Stereo Headphone jack
Specs:
Track Format: 4 track, 2 channel Stereo
/ Mono
Wow and Flutter:
0.050%
WRMS
Frequency Response:
30-17,000 Hz
+-3 dB
S/N ratio: 58 dB w/ Dolby Off
>68 dB w/ Dolby On
Again, we have completely
cleaned, prepped and tested this deck. Also great for transferring your
tape collection to CD, Hard-drive or MP3. Deck looks NEW! Measures 16.5"
wide x 13.5" deep x 4" tall and heavy at 11
lbs unpacked. Comes with our 90 day limited warranty.
PIONEER CT-300
Cond. 8.5
$249.
SOLD 7/2/10
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TECHNICS
CASSETTE TAPE DECK
RS-B605
RSB605
#...A363
With
DOLBY B, C & dbx NR
& HX Pro
Circa early 1989
Made in Japan
SOLD 7/15/10
for
sale
We
have gone through this unit.
All mechanics checked for proper
function. Entire transport removed for servicing.
Rubber pinch roller has been reconditioned, capstan burnished,
heads have been cleaned and de-magnetized as well as the entire
transport. Capstan motor removed from disassembled
transport and lubed. Main belt reconditioned. All internal pots,
switches and controls cleaned and tested for noise-free function.
Front circuit board removed to access input level faders for cleaning
for static-free performance. All displays working fine. Both
spindles in perfect alignment. FF, REW, & Play transport functions all
test perfectly and controls positively responsive on both decks. Tape
loads accurately. Meters adjusted to zero even
with symmetric input. Internal PB controls adjusted for even output.
Heads in "like new" shape as well, with many years of performance left
in them and head alignment / azimuth has been adjusted with factory test
tones and an O-Scope for peak performance.
Internal 'Play' and 'Record' levels adjusted for
optimum performance. Plays perfectly and records incredibly well
with high quality, High-Bias, Chrome tape with the following results:
Normal tape (TDK D-90); No NR = 0dB, Dolby
B= 0dB, C= 0dB.
Chrome / High-Bias tape (TDK SA-90); No NR = -1.5dB,
Dolby B= -1.5dB, C= -1.5dB,
dbx = -2dB.
(and we really put them through the paces, testing both with well mixed,
recently recorded CD material and CD recorded / factory test tones
looking for correct head Azimuth and speed accuracy). Pinch roller and
heads all in GREAT condition!!!
Both level meters playback even.
Speed adjusted on capstan motor to 100% accuracy with 1kHz
factory test tape. Cosmetically the face and all control buttons, and
the case in GREAT condition.
One great feature of this deck is that the 'fast
wind' mechanism is 'gear' driven by a separate motor, as opposed to
'tire' driven, which means no rubber tire to glaze or wear out!
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The
Technics RB-605. Great deck for "all around
use" home or project studio. And since it utilizes dbx NR, it can
squeeze up to 110 dB of dynamic range onto a cassette tape (normally the
best recorders might do up to 72 dB).
Features include:
- DBX noise reduction built-in for recording and playback for playing
back all those dbx encoded tapes you have
- Dolby B & C NR in addition to the dbx
- HX Pro 'Headroom Extension' recording
- Auto tape type selector for Normal, Fe-CO2, CrO2 & Metal tapes
- Motor assist, 'IC Logic' transport
controls for "touch-control" feel
- Full "Auto-Stop"
- "OTR" One Touch Record
- "Music Search" w/
'Auto-Back-Up' function for fast winding tape
to
next selection, then backs up a few seconds thru the blank section to
start the song at the beginning (most 'Song Search' functions, do not
stop until a few seconds into the next song).
- Dual Fluorescent VU signal level meters w/ 'Peak
Hold'
- Manual Record Level and Balance controls
- Record Mute function
- Dual front mounted 1/4" mic input jacks
- Front mounted Stereo Headphone jack
- Timer Play / Record function.
Specs:
Track
format: 4 track / 2 channel
Frequency
response: 20-18kHz
+-3db
Wow & Flutter: no greater than 0.06%
Dynamic Range: 92 dB with DBX engaged
S/N ratio: 56
dB w/ NR Off 'A'
weighted
Again,
deck has been completely gone through. I sold this deck when new with
never any disappointments. Great for project studio or home use
especially since it has Dolby B, C and professional dbx NR! Also great
for transferring your tape collection to CD, Hard-drive or MP3. Very
clean deck. All functions work perfectly.
Deck looks NEW! Measures 17" wide x 11"
deep x 4.5" tall and weighs 10 lbs unpacked.
Comes with our 90 day limited warranty.
TECHNICS RB-605
Cond. 8.5+
SOLD 7/15/10
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