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Unit plays tape, rewinds Fast forwards.. I have not tried recording anything. There are 2 button covers missing (see photos) not needed to function. EQ meters seem to have some lights out… No other tests performed.

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This is a Vintage Harman Kardon CD401 Linear Phase Audio Cassette Tape Deck Player Recorder. It is in good cosmetic condition with wear from use and age. There are marking on the front from the prior owners preferences, but could easily be cleaned off. The cassette deck has been tested and works great. The item “Vtg Harman Kardon CD401 Linear Phase Audio Cassette Tape Deck Player Recorder” is in sale since Tuesday, August 13, 2019. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\TV, Video & Home Audio\Home Audio\Home Audio Components\Cassette Tape Decks”. The seller is “greennovation” and is located in Springfield, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Grenada, Saint lucia, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Uruguay.

• Features: Cassette Recording
• MPN: CD401
• Brand: Harman Kardon

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Up for sale is a remarkable, one owner working Harman Kardon CD-401. This deck was one of the first to be able to put 20-21k on metal, 20-20k on SA-c90 TDK. Has Dolby B, C & HX Pro recording circuitry. The adjustable bias (independent adjustment for each channel) matches the chemistry of each tape precisely. All functions, knobs, buttons, VU meters, etc work – however I found a tape to try it out and in playback there eventually becomes a warping sound – a wow and flutter, until the tape stops. Rewind and fast forward are hindered by this too. Possibly a belt issue, because the electronics themselves function perfectly. It had been cared for and is in decent condition, considering its age. Cosmetically it is not perfect, and was stored in a humidity controller space for some time. Regardless, this cassette deck is a true collectors item – one of the best cassette recorders ever produced. There are 3 sets of RCA jacks in the back, low input, high input, and output. There are 2 microphone inputs (¼ on the front, to record instruments or synths I suppose), and it’s powered by a standard 2-prong plug. This deck makes tapes indistinguishable from original with high dynamic range and very low wow and flutter. The specs speak for themselves. A true audiophile piece. Feel free to ask any questions. You can find the manual online here. The item “Harman Kardon CD-401 Cassette Recorder / Player Vintage Hifi Tape Reel” is in sale since Thursday, April 26, 2018. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Cassette Decks”. The seller is “b1122howley” and is located in Boiceville, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Harman Kardon
• Model: CD-401
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Bundle Listing: No

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Up for sale is a remarkable, one owner working Harman Kardon CD-401. This deck was one of the first to be able to put 20-21k on metal, 20-20k on SA-c90 TDK. Has Dolby B, C & HX Pro recording circuitry. The adjustable bias (independent adjustment for each channel) matches the chemistry of each tape precisely. All functions, knobs, buttons, VU meters, etc work – however I found a tape to try it out and in playback there eventually becomes a warping sound – a wow and flutter, until the tape stops. Rewind and fast forward are hindered by this too. Possibly a belt issue, because the electronics themselves function perfectly. It had been cared for and is in decent condition, considering its age. Cosmetically it is not perfect, and was stored in a humidity controller space for some time. Regardless, this cassette deck is a true collectors item – one of the best cassette recorders ever produced. There are 3 sets of RCA jacks in the back, low input, high input, and output. There are 2 microphone inputs (¼ on the front, to record instruments or synths I suppose), and it’s powered by a standard 2-prong plug. This deck makes tapes indistinguishable from original with high dynamic range and very low wow and flutter. The specs speak for themselves. A true audiophile piece. Feel free to ask any questions. You can find the manual online here. 10% off until 3/14. The item “Harman Kardon CD-401 Cassette Recorder / Player Vintage Hifi Tape Reel 10%off” is in sale since Thursday, March 08, 2018. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Cassette Decks”. The seller is “b1122howley” and is located in Boiceville, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Harman Kardon
• Model: CD-401
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Bundle Listing: No

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