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TECHNICS
CASSETTE TAPE DECK
RS-M45
RSM45
With DOLBY B &
dbx
NR
#...3560
Circa early 1980-81
Made
in Japan
"WORLD
AC POWER"
™
for
sale
We have
completely and EXTENSIVELY gone through this
unit. Entire front panel removed. Most
mechanics, disassembled, cleaned and re-lubed.
Capstan burnished & cleaned. Rubber pinch roller
removed from arm and reconditioned.
Heads have been cleaned and de-magnetized as well as the entire
transport.
'Direct
Drive' capstan so no main belt utilized. New counter belt installed.
Nylon
'Fast Wind' drive wheel re-knurled. All internal pots, switches
and controls cleaned and tested for noise-free function.
Floor noise tested w/ the following results; 00.7mvAC
on R and 00.7mvAC on L. All fluorescent displays and LED's
working fine. Both spindles in perfect alignment. FF, REW, & Play
transport functions all test perfectly and controls positively
responsive. Eject door 'scissor' mechanism
COMPLETELY disassembled, cleaned of old lube and
re-lubed with fresh 500,000 wt Silicone fluid and now operates
smoothly. Heads in good shape as well, with many years of performance
left in them and head alignment / azimuth has been
adjusted with factory 10kHz, Sony alignment tape and O-scope for
peak performance.
Playback
level and meter 'micro pots' adjusted to
'even' with factory test tone tape. Plays
perfectly and records
well
on normal bias, Maxell UR tape @
+2dB
with no NR, +2.5 Dolby B and
w/ CrO2 tape; no NR =0dB
& +1.5dB w/ Dolby
(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.
Only issue we could not address is the cassette well
back lamp as we could not source a correct replacement. Face is
made of beautiful brushed aluminum, and is in good condition. Deck looks
great!
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The Technics RS-M45
with a Direct Drive capstan.
Great deck for "all around use" home or project studio.
This is
a very 'solid' and well built series of deck from Technics. I have been
using it's 'big brother' (same deck with the addition of dbx NR) since I
purchased it new in from the Technics dealer I worked for in the early
1980's.
Features include:
- Direct Drive capstan
- IC Logic "touch-control", solenoid assist
transport
- Dolby B NR
- 2 Motors (one for
capstan and one for reel hubs)
- Tape Type selector for Normal, Fe-CO2, CrO2 & Metal
- Super hard, "SX" Head
- Standard tape counter
- Dual Fluorescent VU signal level meters with Peak Hold
- Separate L & R Record Level
controls
- Variable Output level control
- Front mounted Stereo Headphone jack
- Dual, rear mounted, 1/4" mic jacks
- Timer Rec function.
- Remote control capable w/ optional 'wired remote'
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True
"WORLD
AC POWER"™
allows unit to be operated on 50 or 60 Hz AC and will select voltages
from 110v, 120v, 220v and 240 volts AC input.
Specs:
Track
format: 4 track / 2 channel
Capstan Drive: Direct
Motors: 2
Freq Response W/ Metal tape; 20-20,000
Hz +/- 3db
Wow & Flutter (WRMS): 0.035%
S/N ratio: 68dB
Dolby B NR (CCIR)
58dB No NR (A weighted)
Again,
we have completely cleaned,
EXTENSIVELY prepped and tested this deck with
an investment of approx 8+ hours of tech time. Great for project
studio or home use. Also great for transferring your tape collection to
CD, Hard-drive or MP3. Deck looks, works and sounds great! Measures 17"
wide x 14" deep x 4" tall and weighs 14
lbs unpacked. Comes with our 90 day limited warranty.
TECHNICS RS-M45
Cond.
8.5
$289.
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MINIATURE / MINI REEL TO REEL
CASSETTE TAPES TAPE
for sale
We just
bought a very limited quantity of these "mini-reel to reel" cassette
tapes. They are primarily being sold for display / photo purposes. They
are "pre-recorded" with gospel tunes. If you
wish to showcase your cassette decks or are selling decks, they are great
for photos. Unfortunately they are only a few minutes in length thus, not
much good for recording.
Very Limited quantity available
$20. ea
or
$30. ea recorded with white noise for activating your level meters for
photos
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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
SOLD 4/25/11
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!
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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 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.
SOLD 4/25/11
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SONY
CASSETTE TAPE DECK
TC-RX606ES
TCRX606ES
#...6457
With
DOLBY B, C, S NR
& HX Pro
Circa early 1993
Made in Japan
SOLD 3/7/11
We have gone through this unit. All mechanics checked for proper
function. Both rubber pinch rollers has been reconditioned, capstan
burnished, heads have been cleaned and de-magnetized as well as the
entire transport. All belts inspected and look great with lots of life
left. Internal pots, switches and controls cleaned and tested for
noise-free function. Front panel and circuit board removed to access
input level faders and 'balance' control for static-free performance
cleaning. All displays working fine. Both spindles in perfect alignment.
FF, REW, & Play transport functions all test perfectly and controls
positively responsive on both decks. Motorized 'Eject' system works
perfectly well and tape loads accurately. Meters adjusted to zero even
with symmetric input w/ factory test tone tape. Internal Play' and
'Record' levels adjusted for optimum performance and even output w/
factory test tone tape and oscilloscope. Heads in "like new" shape as
well, with many years of performance left in them and head alignment /
azimuth has been adjusted with factory Sony, 10kHz alignment tape test
tones and an O-Scope for peak performance. Plays perfectly and records
incredibly well with high quality, with the following results:
(Maxell UD-90); No NR = <-3dB, Dolby B, C & S= -1.5dB.
Chrome / High-Bias tape (TDK SA-90); essentially same as above.
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!!!
Speed adjusted on capstan motor to 100% accuracy with 1kHz factory test
tape. We also 're-flowed' the solder joints on the 'wave soldered' I/O
jacks for solid signal connection. Cosmetically the face and all control
buttons, and the case in LIKE NEW condition.
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This Sony TC-RX606ES is a great deck for "all around use" home or
project studio.
Features include:
- Dolby B, C and the very rare Dolby 'S' NR in addition to HX-Pro
- HX Pro 'Headroom Extension' recording
- Super Hard, Sony 'Lasermorphous' head
- Auto tape type selector for Normal, Fe-CO2, CrO2 & Metal tapes
- 'Auto Record' Calibration
- Motor assist, 'IC Logic' transport controls for "touch-control" feel
- 3 Motor transport (1 for Capstan, 1 for 'Fast Wind' / hubs & 1 for
transport controls)
- 'Quick' Auto-Reverse (senses tape leader)
- MPX filter to filter out the 19kHz pilot tone from FM broadcasts
- Full "Auto-Stop" in 'non-auto-reverse' mode
- "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
- Digital Tape Counter w/ Memory
- Record Mute function
- Dual front mounted 1/4" mic input jacks
- Front mounted Stereo Headphone jack
- Headphone Level control
- Timer Play / Record function.
Specs:
Track
format: 4 track / 2 channel
Frequency
response: 25-19kHz
+-3db
Wow & Flutter: no greater than 0.06%
S/N ratio: 59
dB w/ NR Off 'A'
weighted
and a whopping 83! w/ Dolby S engaged (assuming tape
was originally encoded with Dolby S)
Again, deck has been completely
gone through. It's the first deck we've had in 13 years w/ Dolby 'S' NR.
Great for project studio or home. Also great for transferring your tape
collection to CD, Hard-drive or MP3. Deck looks practically NEW. All
functions work perfectly. Measures 17" wide x 11" deep x 4.75" tall and
weighs 10 lbs unpacked. Comes with our 90 day limited warranty.
SONY TC-RX606ES
Cond.
8.5+++
$389.
SOLD 3/7/11
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TECHNICS
CASSETTE TAPE DECK
RS-B78R
RSB78R
AUTO-REVERSE
With DOLBY B, C &
dbx NR
#...2582
Circa early 1984-86
Made
in Japan
"WORLD
AC POWER" ™
SOLD 3/5/11
We have
completely and EXTENSIVELY gone through this
unit. Entire front end removed and
disassembled along with the complete transport assembly. Most
mechanics, disassembled, cleaned and re-lubed. Both
capstan flywheels removed. Capstan's burnished, cleaned and re-lubed
prior to re-install. Both rubber pinch rollers
removed from arms and have been reconditioned.
Heads have been cleaned and de-magnetized as well as the entire
transport. Main flywheel belt reconditioned. New
counter belt installed. All internal pots, switches and controls
cleaned and tested for noise-free function. Floor
noise tested w/ the following results; 00.6mvAC on R and 00.4mvAC on L.
All fluorescent displays and LED's working fine. Both spindles in
perfect alignment. FF, REW, & Play transport functions all test
perfectly and controls positively responsive. Eject door mechanism
operates smoothly. Heads in good shape as well, with many years of
performance left in them and head alignment / azimuth has been
adjusted with factory 10kHz, Sony alignment tape and
O-scope for peak performance
(this adjustment alone gained ~6-9dB output
amplitude!).
Azimuth verified for BOTH directions and remained consistent.
Playback meters zero with
factory test tone tape. Plays perfectly and records
well on normal bias, Maxell UR tape @
0dB with no NR, Dolby B or C and at -2dB
with dbx (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. Face is made of beautiful brushed aluminum,
and is in good condition. Deck looks great!
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The Technics RS-B78R
with Auto-Reverse, Dolby B / C & dbx
NR. 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 with Dolby engaged. Another great
feature of this model is that the fast wind mechanism is completely
gear driven and does not us a rubber tire. Deteriorated / glazed rubber
fast wind idler tires are THE COMMON issue with decks not fast
forwarding, rewinding and / or eating tapes. That will never be an issue
on this particular model and many Technics decks w/
'gear driven' reel spindles.
Features include:
- IC Logic "touch-control" transport
- Full "Auto-Stop" or Dual Mode Auto-Reverse
- 100% Gear Driven Reel Spindles
- Dual, Asymmetrical Flywheels and capstans
- dbx noise reduction built-in for recording and playback for playing
back all those dbx encoded tapes you have
- dbx Disc Decoder (for any dbx encoded vinyl you
might have)
- Dolby B & C NR built-in as well as the dbx
- 3 Motors
- Auto Tape Type selector for Normal, CrO2 & Metal
- Super hard, "Amorphous" Head
- Auto Record Mute for 5 second song spacing
- "Cue & Review" function for fast winding tape while temporarily
listening (very handy). Also doubles as "Music Select" feature (song
search)
- Direct Access song skip feature for up to 12 selections
- "Blank Skip" feature
- Dual function, digital tape counter
- Dual Fluorescent VU signal level meters with Peak Hold
- Manual Record Level and Balance controls
- Variable Output level control
- Front mounted Stereo Headphone jack
- Dual, rear mounted, 1/4" mic jacks
- Timer Play / Record function.
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True
"WORLD
AC POWER"™
allows unit to be operated on 50 or 60 Hz AC and will select voltages
from 110v, 120v, 220v and 240 volts AC input.
Specs:
Track
format: 4 track / 2 channel
Capstan Drive: Dual,
asymmetrical flywheel / capstan, closed loop
Motors: 3
Freq Response W/ Metal tape; 20-19,000
Hz +/- 3db
Wow & Flutter (WRMS): 0.45%
S/N ratio: 92db DBX on (A weighted)
74dB Dolby C NR (CCIR)
66dB Dolby B NR (CCIR)
56dB No NR (A weighted)
Fast Wind Time: C-60 tape ~110 secs
Again, we have
completely cleaned,
EXTENSIVELY prepped and tested this deck with
an investment of approx 9 hours of tech time. Great for project
studio or home use especially since it has dbx NR.
Great for simply 'listening' as it has 'auto-reverse'. Also great
for transferring your tape collection to CD, Hard-drive or MP3. Deck
has some scuffs on the top sheet metal cover, but
from the front looks great and near NEW.
Works and sounds great! Performs probably
better than when new (I know the
speed is adjusted more accurately).
Measures 17" wide x 11" deep x 4" tall and weighs 11 lbs unpacked. Comes
with our 90 day limited warranty.
TECHNICS RS-B78R
Cond.
8 (due to scratches / scuffs on
top sheet metal cover. Face looks near NEW at a cond. 8.5+++)
$389.
SOLD 3/5/11
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PRE-OWNED /
REFURBISHED
TECHNICS
STEREO
CASSETTE TAPE DECK
RS-M228X
rsm228x
#...7887
With
DOLBY B &
dbx
MADE IN JAPAN!
*
"WORLD
AC POWER" ™
Circa 1982
SOLD 2/23/11
We have
completely gone through this unit.
All mechanics
inspected and repaired as necessary. Rubber pinch roller has 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.
While very difficult to access, all three Input and
Output level pots cleaned (flooded) repeatedly until silent. All
internal lamps working fine. Both spindles in perfect alignment. FF, REW,
& Play transport
functions all test perfectly and controls positively responsive. Eject
door 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 on
'Normal Bias' tape @ 0dB!
(0dB with no NR, Dolby B &
dbx (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! Deck
looks, works and sounds great!
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We
are BIG fans of Technics Cassette Decks due to their overall
"build-quality". They're generally built for many years of use and great
all around performance. I worked at a Technics dealership for years and
loved selling their decks as I owned one of their best models ever and
knew when I sold a Technics, it would make great tapes for it's owner
and wouldn't break! This is an great sounding little deck.
Having been inside, I can also attest that it was built for the "long
haul" as it's very "tech friendly" and meant to be maintained and not
just thrown away when something needs attention, like so much of today's
"Cheap", junk is today!
Features
include:
- Dolby B & dbx NR
- dbx Decoder function for dbx encoded vinyl /
records.
- Solenoid assist "Touch-Control" tape transport
- 'OTR' / "One Touch" Recording (no pressing
Record while pressing Play)
- Audible Cue & Review FF & Rew (not possible on typical, upper
end "IC logic" decks). Can be a very handy feature depending on the
needs of the user
- 'Auto' Selector for Normal, CrO2 & Metal
Tape Type
- Dual Fluorescent signal level meters
- LED status indicators
- Tape counter
- Separate L & R Record Level controls
- Variable Output Level Control
- 1/4", Stereo Headphone jack
- Front mounted 1/4", Stereo Microphone jacks
- *Semi-“WORLD AC POWER as it will work
on both 50 or 60 Hz AC
Specs:
Track
format: 4 track / 2 channel
Wow & Flutter (WRMS): 0.048%
Freq Response: 20-18,000 Hz +/- 3db,
Metal Tape
S/N ratio: 92dB
w/ dbx NR
This Technics RS-M228X
is a simple to use, well built and fine sounding deck.
Again, deck has been completely gone through. Very clean deck. All
functions bench tested following refurb. I
sold this deck when new with never any disappointments. Great for
project studio or home use especially since it has Dolby B and
professional dbx NR! Also great for transferring your tape collection to
CD, Hard-drive or MP3. Deck looks NEW!
Built very well! Looks like new,
functions and sounds great. Measures 17" wide x 9.5" deep x 4.25" tall
and weighs 9 lbs unpacked.
Comes with our 90 day limited warranty.
Cond.
9
TECHNICS RS-M228X
$229.
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PRE-OWNED /
REFURBISHED
TECHNICS
STEREO
CASSETTE TAPE DECK
RS-M226
rsm226
#...7887
With
DOLBY B & C
**For 'Playback ONLY'
MADE IN JAPAN!
*
"WORLD
AC POWER" ™
Circa 1982
SOLD 2/2/11
We have
completely gone through this unit.
All mechanics cleaned and re-lubed.
Rubber pinch roller has 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 internal lamps working fine. Both spindles in perfect
alignment. FF, REW, & Play transport
functions all test perfectly and controls positively responsive. Eject
door 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!
**We are selling this as a 'Playback'
only deck. There is an issue with the internal linkage that engages
the 'Record' function, and is not economical on a deck of this stature
to invest the 2-4 additional hours to rectify, thus consider it a 'Play
Only' deck (recording does actually work and would work flawlessly if
someone endeavors to disassemble the linkage mechanism, clean it of old
lubes and re-lube, but again it would take hours just for that
operation). Test played 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! Deck
looks, works and sounds great!
____________________________
We
are BIG fans of Technics Cassette Decks due to their overall
"build-quality". They're generally built for many years of use and great
all around performance. I worked at a Technics dealership for years and
loved selling their decks as I owned one of their best models ever and
knew when I sold a Technics, it would make great tapes for it's owner
and wouldn't break! This is an great sounding little deck.
Having been inside, I can also attest that it was built for the "long
haul" as it's very "tech friendly" and meant to be maintained and not
just thrown away when something needs attention, like so much of today's
"Cheap", junk is today!
Features include:
- Dolby
B & Dolby C NR
- Solenoid assist "Touch-Control" tape transport
- 'OTR' / "One Touch" Recording (no pressing
Record while pressing Play)
- Audible Cue & Review FF & Rew (not possible on typical, upper
end "IC logic" decks). Can be a very handy feature depending on the
needs of the user
- Selector for Normal, CrO2 & Metal Tape Type
- Dual Fluorescent signal level meters
- LED status indicators
- Tape counter
- Record Level control
- L / R Input Balance Control
- Front mounted 1/4", Stereo Headphone jack
- Front mounted 1/4", Stereo Microphone jacks
- *Semi-“WORLD AC POWER as it will work
on both 50 or 60 Hz AC
Specs:
Track
format: 4 track / 2 channel
Wow & Flutter (WRMS): 0.048%
Freq Response: 29-18,000 Hz +/- 3db, Metal Tape
S/N ratio: 75dB Dolby C on
This Technics RS-M226 is
a simple to use, well built and fine sounding deck.
Again, this is being sold as a 'Playback ONLY' deck. Would be
great for transferring your tape collection if originally recorded with
no NR, Dolby B or Dolby C, to CD, Hard-drive or MP3. (If you need dbx or
HX-Pro, check out one of our other decks). Built very well! Looks like
new, functions and sounds great. Measures 17" wide x 9.5" deep x 4.25"
tall and weighs 9 lbs unpacked. Comes with our 90 day
limited warranty.
Cond. 8.5
TECHNICS RS-M226
$119.
SOLD 2/2/11
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PRE-OWNED / REFURBISHED
PIONEER
CASSETTE TAPE DECK
CT-WM77R
CTWM77R
#...2857N
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
SOLD 11/19/10
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
SOLD 11/19/10
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LISTING
6/23/10
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warranty
VINTAGE
SONY
STEREO
CASSETTE TAPE DECK
TC-K55
TCK55
With DOLBY
#...3269
Circa early 1978-80
MIJ
SOLD 8/12/10
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, 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
SOLD 8/12/10
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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
SOLD 6/3/10 |
NEW
LISTING
5/7/10
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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
SOLD 7/2/10
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NEW LISTING 5/27/10
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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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Hirsch-Houck Laboratories upon test release of product when new. Current
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