Classic Technics RS-616 stereo cassette deck from the golden era of Japanese hi-fi. These decks were built in the late 1970s / early 1980s when Technics (by Panasonic) were producing solid, well-engineered tape machines to match their famous amplifiers and turntables.
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Sold as seen. Powers on , Plays BUT pressure roller needs fixing OR Replacing. see pictures /video. currently needs holding in place to play properly. The NATIONAL PANASONIC RS-612US cassette deck is a high-quality home audio device manufactured in Japan. This stereo cassette player and recorder features stereo L/R RCA audio outputs, ensuring clear and crisp sound reproduction. The sleek black design adds a touch of elegance to any home entertainment setup. With the trusted National Panasonic brand name, you can be sure of the reliability and performance of this cassette deck. Ideal for music lovers looking to enjoy their favourite tapes with ease and precision.
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As part of the maintenance of cassette drives, the entire drive mechanism is serviced. This includes, among other things, thorough cleaning, the replacement of vulnerable plastic parts and the treatment of certain components with application-specific grease or Oil. To ensure reliable function, the belts are replaced. The pressure rollers are carefully inspected and replaced if necessary. After maintenance, each drive is calibrated using high-quality test cassettes (level, tape speed and azimuth (optimal reproduction of high frequencies)) and operated in a longer test run. We can sometimes determine the quality of the sound head by the recording quality of a high-frequency sine tone. We use this data to decide, among other things, whether the device is still suitable for sale. The dev.
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Untested Turns on. I have no speakers to test it.
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Cassette deck. 68dB (dolby B). Test video of record. Total Harmonic Distortion with very few marks. Wow and Flutter and playback. Signal to Noise Ratio.
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Unit powers on, however i don't have any tapes to test, few scratches to top of unit, but overall seems clean.
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Both in good used condition. Please refer to pictures for condition and what is included. I have other vintage items on other listings. Thank you for looking.
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Vintage Hitachi D-E10 stereo cassette tape deck in a very nice silver finish, made in Japan. Comes with the original operating guide/manual and the RCA audio cables shown in the photos. Please note: the mains lead is not present so the unit is untested and is being sold as spares or repair / requiring attention. Because it cannot currently be powered safely, I cannot confirm full working order. Cosmetically it presents well for its age, with normal signs of use, storage marks, and age-related wear as shown. Included: Hitachi D-E10 cassette deck Original operating guide/manual RCA cables shown in the photos Please study all photos carefully, as they form part of the description. Sold strictly as seen.
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