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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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