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 (Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photos) SONY SONY TC-366 TC-355 These are a couple decks that we purchased from people who said it "works fine". They did actually FF, REW and move in Play mode, but that's where it ended. We knew they would need work, as all 20 to 40+ year old tape decks do have a number of things (typically 10-18 hours of tech time + parts) that need to be taken care of prior to being usable, but we don't see too many in as bad a shape as these were (click above photos for details). Again these are decks that came from someone who said they "work fine"! Be careful out there when you're getting excited about bidding on that "good deal" on that on line eb_y, Yahoo, Amazon or other auction that say's "all functions test fine and deck works as it should". Yeah, right. Just FYI. |
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warrantySONY TC-123 TC123 2-SPEED 2-TRACK / 1 CHANNEL PORTABLE TRANSISTOR 1/4" REEL-TO-REEL TAPE DECK Circa late 1960's for sale We have completely gone through this unit. All 4 main drive tires reconditioned for trouble-free service. Rubber pinch roller has been reconditioned, internal transport cleaned of old grease & re-lubed, capstan burnished, heads have been cleaned and de-magnetized as well as the entire transport. Pinch Roller swing arm disassembled, cleaned and re-lubed and also re-tensioned arm spring. Also hub brakes have been cleaned, re-lubed, and adjusted on fast wind modes also (even when these decks were new, they were famous for spooling off a bit of tape upon the first moment of "Stop". Motor has been re-lubed as well. All internal pots and controls cleaned and tested for noise-free function. Both spindles in perfect alignment. Head in great shape as well, with many years of performance left. Plays well and does record although again, it's a portable so the recording results you get from them is "crude" at best as there's no monitoring of record signal as it happens and no level indicators, not to mention that their recording circuitry is fairly simple. Pinch roller and heads all in GREAT condition. Speed checked to 97.0% accuracy (Total time investment in refurb / testing ~ 4 hours). Only issue is that there's a compartment on the bottom (that originally held the microphone that is not included) and it's missing the door. Cosmetically in near new condition! ____________________________ Portable transistorized mini-reel to reel tape deck. The Sony TC-123. These were sold as entry level, low usage, tape recorders for applications where stereo or "Hi-Fidelity" were not required. The tape made on them were generally of very low quality and were for note taking, playing "letters to home" from Vietnam, practicing speeches or just for fun. If you have older tapes made by family members, that were made on a portable transistor (usually demonstrated from the 2.5" to 3.5" reel diameter) that you are interested in hearing or transferring to a different medium, such as CD ROM and you know that it was recorded on a 2-track, 1 channel (mono; record one side in mono then turn it over and record the other side in mono) tape recorder, then here you go. Also great if you have a media transfer business and need to transfer customer's "letters to home" tapes. If your tapes are stereo, or were made on a 4 track 1 or 2 channel machine, then you would be much better off using a normal, full-size reel to reel tape deck. These AC powered versions of small tape decks have a lot more motor power, less mechanical noise and are much more speed accurate and constant due to more powerful motors, where as the battery powered versions are very "sketchy" to use, due to more delicate transports / motors. We know, we've restored a few, and they "sort of work" at best. The TC-123 also is superior due to it's "capstan drive" transport as opposed to the cheaper "rim" drive found on the DC transports. Again, this one works great. Features include: - AC Powered - Capstan Drive (not cheaper "rim" drive) - Dual speeds at 3 3/4ips / 9.5 cms and extra long 1 7/8 ips / 4.75 cms (Speed changed with capstan sleeve) - Plays up to 3" reels - Input level / Volume control - 1/8" Mono Output Jack - 1/8" Mono Input Jack Again, deck has been gone through. Rubber drive rollers and reel hubs have been reconditioned & heads have been cleaned. (Total time investment in refurb ~ 4 hours) Works as well as it did originally. Even though it is shown in photos as standing almost vertically, it is best and was designed to be used, laying down horizontally on it's back. Best use would be for playing / transferring your old, 1/4", Mono, 2-track / 1 channel, 3 3/4 or 1 7/8 ips tapes to another media / format. We will include a cable to connect the 1/8" output to a pair of RCA's (mono to stereo). Measures 9" wide x 6" deep x 3" thick. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty for basic function. SONY TC-123 Cond. 8.5 $259. |
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*A note about Reverse / Auto-Reverse /: Reverse means that you can manual switch directions in play mode. You can generally do this at any point in the tapes travel. Auto-Reverse usually means that a deck will automatically switch play directions at the end. This is usually triggered by special foil tape installed on the tapes for sensors on the machine to pick-up. Some machines also require longer foil tape than others. Also decks vary in the side the foil tape has to be installed on to function. If you tape does not have the foil installed or it's foil is too short, or it happens to be installed on the wrong side, Auto-Reverse may not function. Auto-Reverse may only be designed to work in one direction as well. |
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 NEW LISTING 5/2/08 (Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photos)
warrantySONY TC-366 / 6360 TC366 TC6360 3-SPEED / 3-HEAD STEREO 1/4" REEL-TO-REEL TAPE DECK SOLD 6/13/08 "WORLD AC POWER" for sale We have completely gone through this unit. Entire internal transport / head plate assembly, disassembled, cleaned of old grease, re-lubed and reassembled. Rubber pinch roller has been reconditioned, as well as all internal drive tires / wheels for positive grip, capstan burnished, heads have been cleaned and de-magnetized as well as the entire transport. Pinch Roller swing arm disassembled and re-lubed. All four internal belts replaced with new for years of trouble-free service. Motor re-lubed. All internal pots and controls cleaned and tested for noise-free function. Both spindles in perfect alignment. Internal level controls adjusted with factory test tones and an O-Scope. Heads in great shape as well, with many years of performance left in them and head alignment / azimuth has been checked for peak performance. Plays perfectly and records great @ -3db! (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). There is one issue with this deck in that the "Right" VU meter is consistently low in visual output. This is only a meter issue as the internal levels were set using our O-Scope. To record simply use the left meter and match index marks on the input level knobs. We verified this with 1kHz Sine wave, 20-20k pink noise and recorded material. Pinch roller and heads all in GREAT condition. Speed checked to 98.10% accuracy. (Total time investment in refurb / testing ~ 18+ hours. Pinch roller and heads all in GREAT condition!!! Deck looks great with only minor wear to the case. ____________________________ Nice performing Sony TC-366, 3-Speed, 3-Head, 1/4" Open Reel Stereo tape Record / Play deck. Great for all-around Recording and Playback of reels up to 7" in diameter. Also has all three consumer reel speeds as you will see listed below. 3-Head monitoring allows you to make the best quality recordings with no second guessing of tape levels since you can instantly check the recording a split second after it is made. Features include: - Triple Speed transport supporting 1 7/8 ips, 3 3/4 ips and 7 1/2 ips - 3-Head tape monitoring (a very high end feature for checking recording quality as the tape is actually being recorded) - Plays up to a 7" reel as well as 3" & 5" reels - Separate L & R input level controls - Sound-on-Sound recording (as it has independent record switches) - Auto-Stop - Dual analog VU meters for monitoring Playback and Record levels (again this unit does have the above mentioned issue with the right meter) - Separate Mic and Line input level controls - Built-in Noise Suppressor - Tape Type selector for Normal or High Bias - Dual front mounted 1/4" mic input jacks - 1/4" Stereo Headphone jack - Mechanical Tape counter - RCA & DIN inputs and outputs -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. Again this deck has been completely gone through and with the exception of the right meter always appearing low, everything works great! This deck sounds great for a "nothing fancy & inexpensive" reel to reel deck. Exceptional performer sonically in both playback and record modes (and we are pretty critical). Can be used standing vertically or laying on it's back horizontally. Comes with one pair of correct and original SONY rubber reel retainers with Sony's metal clip insert. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty. Measures 16.25" wide x 8.5" deep x 15.75" tall and weighs 24 lbs unpacked. (Reels & tape shown in photos not included. All are usually available separately if you need them) SONY TC-366 Cond. 8.5 $599. SOLD 6/13/08 |
 NEW LISTING 5/5/08 (Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photos)
warrantyAMPEX MODEL 850 / 800 SERIES 3-SPEED STEREO / MONO 4-TRACK / 2-CHANNEL STEREO OR 4 MONO CHANNELS 1/4" REEL-TO-REEL TAPE DECK SOLD 6/9/08 MADE IN THE USA RESTORED FOR PLAYBACK USE Circa 1968 for sale We have completely gone through this unit. Entire internal transport assembly cleaned of old grease, re-lubed. Both Rubber pinch rollers have been removed, cleaned and reconditioned, as well as all internal drive belts for positive grip. The counter belt was replaced. Both capstans burnished, heads have been cleaned and de-magnetized as well as the entire transport. Both pinch roller swing arms disassembled and re-lubed. Main triple element power supply filter capacitor replaced with 3 new, separate caps for years of trouble-free service. All internal pots and controls cleaned and tested for noise-free function. Both spindles in perfect alignment. Heads in great shape as well, with many years of performance left in them and head alignment / azimuth has been checked for peak performance. Due to an issue with recording, we restored this as a "playback only" deck. Plays perfectly and sounds great! (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). Speed checked to 98.91% accuracy. (Total time investment in refurb / testing ~ 8+ hours. Pinch roller and heads all in GREAT condition!!! Deck looks great and will make a great play deck, especially for a media transfer machine. ____________________________ Nice sounding Ampex, 3-Speed, 1/4" Open Reel Stereo / Mono tape Play deck. Great for all-around Playback of reels up to 7" in diameter. Also has all three consumer reel speeds as you will see listed below. Features include: - Triple Speed transport supporting 1 7/8 ips, 3 3/4 ips and 7 1/2 ips - Plays up to a 7" reel as well as 3" & 5" reels - Separate L & R input level controls (a moot point due to the above mentioned recording issue) - Output level control for line outputs - Stereo / Mono / L / R output selector - Tone Control / Tape Speed EQ that affects line output - Auto-Stop - Dual analog VU meters - Dual front mounted 1/4" mic input jacks - 1/4" Stereo Headphone jack - Mechanical Tape counter - RCA inputs and outputs - Rear mounted protection fuse SPECS: Track system: 4-track, 4-channel / 2-channel stereo tape deck Transport Control Type: Mechanical Output Level: 1.0V Maximum Reel capacity: 7 reel Tape speed: 19cm/s (7-1/2 ips 9.5 cm/s (3-3/4 ips) & 1 7/8 ips / 4.8 cms Wow & Flutter: <0.15% at 7-1/2ips and <0.2% RMS at 3-3/4ips Frequency response: 50Hz to 15,000Hz (± 4dB at 7-1/2 ips) 50Hz to 7500 Hz (± 4dB at 3-3/4 ips) Signal to Noise Ratio: > 46dB (7.5 ips) Fast Wind Time: 160 seconds with 1,200 ft tape Speed Accuracy: 2% (this deck actually tests within 1.09%) Again this deck has been completely gone through and was restored for Playback only. Deck does utilize rubber spindle stoppers, so it works best leaning back against something at an angle (if auto-stop function is desired, then deck should not be placed on it's back. Comes with one pair of rubber reel retainers. This would be a great deck for a media transfer business as it is so versatile as it is a 3-speed machine, that will play stereo or 4-channel mono tapes. We have NEVER, in 13 years and out of about 100 decks, had a machine that will do those function combinations. Also comes with a copy of the owners manual. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty. Measures 18.75" wide x 13" tall x 5.25" deep and weighs 27 lbs unpacked. (Reels & tape shown in photos not included. All are usually available separately if you need them) AMPEX 850 / 800 Cond. 8.5 $599. SOLD 6/9/08 |
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warrantySONY "TAPECORDER" TC105 TC-105 TC105A TC-105 #...5045 MONO 3-SPEED 4-TRACK / 4 CHANNEL REEL TO REEL R2R 1/4" TAPE DECK SOLD 2/25/08 W/ BUILT IN AMP & SPEAKER Circa 1970-77 for sale We have completely gone through this unit. Both Main Drive belt and Counter belt have been reconditioned for trouble-free service. Rubber pinch roller has been reconditioned, as well as all internal drive tires / wheels for positive grip, internal transport cleaned of old grease & re-lubed, capstan burnished, heads have been cleaned and de-magnetized as well as the entire transport. Pinch Roller swing arm disassembled, cleaned of varnished / frozen grease and re-lubed. Also hub brakes have been cleaned, re-lubed, and adjusted on fast wind modes also. Motor has been re-lubed as well. All internal pots and controls cleaned and tested for noise-free function. Both spindles in perfect alignment. We also adjusted the reel table heights. Heads in great shape as well, with many years of performance left in them and head alignment / azimuth has been checked for peak performance. Plays perfectly and records well at +5dB. (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). This is one of the best recording and sounding decks we have had in the past few years! Pinch roller and heads all in GREAT condition. Both level meters playback even. Speed checked to 99.97% accuracy . Pinch roller and heads all in GREAT condition!!! This unit was very clean and well cared for when we started on it. Cosmetically in near new condition! ____________________________ Very simple Sony TC-105, Reel to Reel Play / Record tape deck. Nothing fancy but great for 4-Track / 4-Channel (mono) tapes made mostly from the 1950's into the early 1970's. While it will play both channels of a stereo tape, the signal out is blended. The deck can be a "stand alone" unit as it has a built in amplifier and speaker, or can be connected to a CD burner / sound system. It is designed to be used horizontally. Great "industrial / school / institutional series deck. Perfect for those early / old reel tapes that were recorded in mono or the tapes recorded utilizing all 4 separate tracks to conserve tape. These units utilize a substantial capstan drive flywheel which reduces wow and flutter. It has been cleaned and lubricated so well, and weighs so much that it will freewheel 85 seconds after power is removed!! Features include: - Triple tape speeds at 7.5 ips / 19cms, 3 3/4ips / 9.5 cms and 1 7/8 ips / 4.8 cms (all three that were available on consumer decks at the time) - Mono Playback & recording - Individual track recording capability - Auto and Manual record level controls - Tone control for built-in amp / speakers - Side mounted 1/8" jacks for Headphone / Monitor, Microphone, Aux In and Ext Speaker. - Built in Amplifier and speaker - "Monitor" jack can be also used for connection to a CD burner / sound system - Will play 7" and smaller reels. - Solid State electronics As stated earlier we have completely gone through it cleaning, lubing, adjusting, demagnetizing and testing everything. Plays well. All rubber re-conditioned. Pinch roller, belts and heads all in good condition! Deck is designed to be used lying on it's back (horizontally). Measures 14" deep x 15" wide x 6" tall and weighs 20 lbs unpacked. Comes with original Sony lid. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty. SONY TC-105 Cond. 8.5 SOLD 2/25/08 Can be supplied with cable to split output to both input channels of your sound system for an additional $25. |
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warrantyAKAI MODEL GX-280DSS GX280DSS #...0510 SOLD 5/23/08 4-TRACK STEREO 2-CHANNEL / 4-CHANNEL QUAD / SURROUND SOUND / 2-CHANNEL STEREO 4-HEAD / 2-SPEED REEL TO REEL R2R 1/4" TAPE DECK "WORLD AC POWER" Circa 1973-76 for sale We have completely gone through this unit. Entire internal transport cleaned of old grease & re-lubed, capstan burnished, heads have been cleaned and de-magnetized as well as the entire transport. AC input adjusted to correct North American current. Rubber pinch roller reconditioned. Pinch Roller swing arm assembly disassembled and re-lubed as well as the brake arms and tape tension arms. Brakes adjusted on fast wind modes also so it doesn't "dump tape" when stopped. Capstan motor re-lubed. We also adjusted the reel table heights. Internal level adjustment controls cleaned as well as all external level pots for noise free performance. Heads in great shape as well, with many years of performance left in them and head alignment / azimuth has been checked and adjusted for peak performance. Records INCREDIBLY well at at +2dB on CrO2 Tape (High Bias) and +4dB on Normal Bias Tape! Plays great on both channels. All level meters playback even. Speed adjusted to 100% accuracy! (meaning that a factory tape recorded at 1kHz plays back at exactly 1kHz!) (Total time investment in refurb / testing ~ 12 hours. Pinch roller and heads all in like NEW condition!!! Deck looks great! ____________________________ Beautiful Condition, Akai GX-280DSS, 3 head, Quad / Stereo, Open Reel Tape Deck. This is one of the few reel to reel decks we get in that make it to our finished page. One advantage to this model is that, with the exception of the counter belt, there are no internal rubber wheels or belts to deteriorate or wear out as both hubs and the capstan are "direct drive". Great performer! If you're looking for a reel to reel deck to "actually use", here you go. Only about 25 % of the used Reel decks out there can be "practically" restored to working order. This one made it through to test great! Looks and sounds great! We have completely gone through it. Will play 3", 5" & 7" reels. Features include: - 4-Head tape monitoring (Allows "3-head" recording. THE necessary feature for any serious recording. Used for monitoring recording quality as the tape is actually being recorded) - Akai's "Glass" heads for long durability - Dual Speed transport supporting 7.5 ips & 3.75 ips - Selectable 4 channel "Quadraphonic" or 2 channel "standard stereo" mode - Solenoid assist, touch control - Separate Left & Right, Front & Rear controls for mic and line level inputs - Source / Monitor selector for third head in recording mode - "SOS" Sound-On-Sound capability - Lit Dual-twin Analog VU Meters - Left & Right, Front & Rear, front mounted Ό " Microphone inputs - Pause Control - Auto-Shut Off - Dual Ό front mounded headphone jacks (front and rear) - Front & Rear, rear mounted RCA & DIN I/O's - Spring loaded tape hub spindles (no need for rubber reel retainers) - Auto stop for play and fast wind functions - Akai's "SRT" feature - Hi or Lo level input selector on rear panel -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. - Remote port for optional (not included) remote control SPECS: Track system: 4-track, 4-channel/2-channel stereo tape deck with Surround Sound Motor: One servo, 2-speed motor for direct drive capstan and two, 6-pole outer-rotor motors for reels. Transport Control Type: Solenoid assist, touch control Heads: Glass & X'Tal / Ferrite Heads. two 4-track 4-channel stereo heads for recording and playback, two erase heads (2-track & full track) Output Level: 1.23V, Max Load Impedance: more than 20KW Maximum Reel capacity: 7 reel Tape speed: 19cm/s (7-1/2 ips 9.5 cm/s (3-3/4 ips) Wow & Flutter: <0.10% at 7-1/2ips and <0.15% RMS at 3-3/4ips Frequency response: 30Hz to 22,000Hz (± 3dB at 7-1/2 ips) 30Hz to 15,000 Hz (± 3dB at 3-3/4 ips) Distortion (@ 1,000 Hz 0 VU): < 1.5% (7.5 ips) < 2.0% (3.75 ips) Signal to Noise Ratio: > 50dB Erase Ratio: > 70 db Recording Bias Frequency: 110KHZ Fast Wind Time: 75 seconds with 1,200 ft tape This is one of the best sounding decks we have ever tested. Makes incredible sounding recordings from our test CD's. Great high frequency response, even with normal bias tape. Face is beautiful, brushed Aluminum and is in great shape. The entire deck looks near NEW! Again, we have gone through it inside and out. The entire deck look, performs and sounds great! You won't be disappointed in this one. Comes with a copy of the owners / users manual. Measures 17.5" wide x 20.25" tall x 10" (from tip of back feet to tip of hubs) deep and weighs 47.5 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty. (Reels & tape shown in photos not included. All are usually available separately if you need them) AKAI GX-280DSS Cond. 8.5++++ $749. SOLD 5/23/08 |
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