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The Mitsubishi DT-10 cassette deck is a rare vintage piece from 1978, manufactured in Japan. Known for its quality and durability, Mitsubishi cassette decks are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. The DT-10 model offers a nostalgic look back at the golden age of consumer electronics, making it a valuable and timeless piece for any audio enthusiast. Mitsubishi DT-10 Cassette Deck. Years of manufacture: 1978 – 1980. Color: Metal Silver / Black. Advanced Features and Superior Performance. The DT-10 offers both excellent basic performance and great ease in use combined with the attractive lines of the whole Mitsubishi Audio Component line0up. Ultralow wow and flutter – only 0,06% WRMS; are ensured by the use of a DC servomotor with large (2-7/8) flywheel, a capstan circular to within a 0,3 µ tolerance, and a high precision drive assembly. Special circuitry and selected components help to realize the full advantages of Dolby noise reduction. Mitsubishi’s own ultralow-noise PNP-type epitaxial transistors are used in the first stage of the recording equalizer amplifier. The DT-10 has a special meter to tell you how much time is left before the tape will end. Often useful during playback, it is an invaluable aid to high quality home recording. Recording Master Volume Control and Mixing Facilities. Like the DT-30, the DT-10 has separate level controls for Mic and Line inputs, so that both can be mixed, and a master recording level control for professional-type fade-in and fade-out effects. Other Features and Functions. Peak-level indicator plus VU meters. Memory rewind function to (000) on the counter. Timer-controlled recording and playback possible. L-channel Mic input doubles as input for a mono Mic. Two position adjustment of both equalization and bias. Oil-damped gentle cassette-ejection mechanism. 4,75 cm/sec (1-7/8 ips) ±1%. 80 sec (C-60 tape). Signal-to-Noise Ratio (+3 VU, weighted, 400 Hz). Erasure Ratio (1 kHz). Between Channels (500 – 6,300 Hz). Between Tracks (1 kHz). Total Harmonic Distortion (400 Hz). 40 – 12,000 Hz ±3 dB. 40 – 15,000 Hz ±3 dB. Dimensions (W x H x D). 425 x 170 x 379 mm (16-3/4″ x 6-3/4″ x 14-7/8). 9,5 kg (21 lbs). Chasrock Services is proud to be. (ISTA 6-FEDEX_A Protocol Certified). This is a registered certification in electronic packaging. They put that package through rigorous testing including the following. Shock Test: (10 random drops from 30 Inches). Compression Test: The package is then tested in a press at 976.94 lbs. Vibration Test: The package is then put on a vibration table and violently shaken for 45 minutes. You must pass all three tests without any damage, cosmetically or functionality. I think it’s worth a few extra bucks, because they can’t be replaced. Pride myself on extreme over protective packaging. Please see my feedback! If you need more time, just send a message and we will work something out.

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VINTAGE SONY BETAMAX VCR Recorder Player SL-20 B II / III Circa 1984. There is a special website online all-about these BETAMAX machines-I had reviewed it myself. This particular model was a mid-level machine, very good and reliable. Our family when I was very young used one for years. My mother used-to record the Soap-Operas on hers every day while she was at work. Then she would watch them at night. I remember many women doing that. I used-to record movies and especially Fishing Shows On Betamax. Those tapes are somewhere up in my father’s house still LOL. I was one who resisted VHS machines as long as I could possibly hold-out! This machine powers-up fine. It belonged to my Grandmother who died some year ago. WHILE I CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT IT WORKS PERFECTLY / THAT ALL FUNCTIONS WORK CORRECTLY I have NO REASON AT ALL to believe it does not work. As noted, it powers-up perfectly and is in fine condition. I no longer have any BETA tapes to insert and test-play them. Somewhere in my father’s house are undoubtedly these old tapes, along with his machine. It was for years in my Grandma’s house, sitting on her cabinet shelf. My Grandmother stopped using hers when VHS took-over and she got a VHS machine. But she always had her SONY BETAMAX sitting on the shelf. When she passed-away, this was one of the things I took for myself. I searched but could not locate the remote control. As far as I know, my aged father and my aunt and uncle also still have their BETAMAX machines stored-away somewhere in their homes. My uncle Jerry in-particular used his way-beyond anyone else LOL. His father was an early owner and enthusiast for SONY BETA’s. He had this huge library of movies and recordings in BETAMAX tapes. He actually had a type-written catalog listing. If you wanted to borrow any tapes from him you could. Betamaxes were superior to VHS, but due to Industry Issues, SONY got “screwed” here. The other manufacturers deliberately formed a sort-of monopoly to force SONY out of their apparent “monopoly” of these BETAMAX vcr’s. SONY held the exclusive rights / patents etc. To manufacture Betamax VCRs-no other country or mfg could do so. A very-similar thing happened with DVDs and DVD Players in the mid-to-late 1990’s, I remember well. I was employed for many years at Specialty Records Corporation (SRC), mfg of Vinyl Records, Tape Cassettes, VHS Tapes, CDs, DVDs, etc. SONY then got their “revenge” for the industry “snubbing / marketing attack” they took with these BETAMAX VCR Recorder / Players. It took some time for our domestic DVD mfg to “find the way” out of this clever marketing trick / tactic. This measures 16 7/8″ WIDE x 14″ DEPTH (Front to back) and about 3 1/8 HIGH. It weighs around 12-14 pounds–Definitely vintage electronics!! The power cord is over-6 feet long! Top-quality construction and design. THIS, my friends, is how things used-to be made!! If any questions or issues here-or anywhere else-please message me. This vintage classic SONY BETAMAX VCR Recorder / Player, Fully-Programmable, is in very good condition. Please see all pictures and all details noted in the “Item Details / Item Specifics ” Section of the listing. As-far-as SETTING THE CLOCK on this thing, you Ppl are on your own LOL! I never could figure-out how to do that with any vcr’s! VERY IMPORTANT US BUYERS ONLY, AND ONLY FROM THE LOWER-48 CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES STATES, ONLY, PLEASE.. THANK you for looking and please check out my other listings. Ask any questions too. But no worries, you will receive it quickly and safely from UPS. Just taking extra precautions. Please check-out my Feedback. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\VCRs”. The seller is “djk4687″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Sony
• Playable Media: Beta, Betamax VCR Tapes Record Also
• Type: Video Cassette Recorder Player SL-20
• Model: SONY SL-20 BETAMAX VCR PROGRAMMABLE RECORDER PLAYER
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Modified Item: No

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AIWA TPR-955h Boombox Vintage Cassette/Recorder Stereo Circa 1978. In good condition, please view all pictures carefully for details. This vintage AIWA Boombox is in excellent condition. The item “AIWA TPR-955h Boombox Vintage Cassette/Recorder Stereo Circa 1978″ is in sale since Thursday, August 27, 2020. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Portable Audio & Headphones\Portable Stereos & Boomboxes”. The seller is “debbri53″ and is located in Nashua, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Model: TPR-955h
• Type: Boombox
• Color: Gray
• Brand: Aiwa

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UltraRare Vintage SONY TC-D5M Stereo Cassette Recorder / Field Recorder circa 1980. The item is especially rare and not many come onto the market. This recorder was manufactured in Japan. You item runs on 2D batteries but can use a 6 V adapter (Not included). I have tested the recorder and it is in good working order. Sony TC-D5M Stereo Cassette Recorder first came onto the market in 1980. It is sturdy and in great shape for its age. I found a a few cosmetic issues with the recorder. There is a ding on the top right back corner. There is a scratch on the plastic cassette opening. A small ding on front below the speaker. These are the blemishes that I found. There may be some tiny scratches on the cassette recorder that I missed. I have attached the specifications on the Sony TC-D5M Stereo Cassette Recorder in the picture gallery (#12). I have also downloaded the manual for the recorder which will be included with your package. I have tested this recorder and it works properly. I will not be accepting offers! Thank you for shopping. The item “Ultra Rare! Vtg. SONY TC-D5M Stereo Cassette Recorder/Recorder circa 1980″ is in sale since Sunday, May 24, 2020. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Cassette Decks”. The seller is “ajaye01″ and is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Paraguay, Uruguay, South africa, Colombia, Antigua and barbuda, Saint lucia, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman islands, Maldives, Oman, Reunion.

• Brand: Sony
• Custom Bundle: No
• Model: SONY TC-D5M
• Bundle Description: leather case, Sony AC-61 power supply & original owners manual
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• MPN: TC-D5M

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1 00% fully functional! The item “Vintage Sony Cassette-Corder TC-152SD Vintage Cassette Recorder Circa 1970s” is in sale since Tuesday, November 20, 2018. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Cassette Decks”. The seller is “neibhat_8″ and is located in Bloomington, Indiana. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.

• Brand: Sony
• MPN: Does Not Apply

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UP FOR SALE IS A RARE VINTAGE AIWA TRP-950. IN WORKING ORDER JUST SERVICED HERE IN NYC. ONE OF THE ANTENNA LATCHES HAS BROKEN OFF AND THE AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN LOST. I’VE USED IT WITH BATTERIES AND NEVER HAD AN ISSUE. TAKE DECK AND RADIO BOTH IN WORKING ORDER. FEEL FREE TO SEND OFFERS!! The item “AIWA TPR-950h Boombox vintage cassette/recorder stereo circa 1978 950″ is in sale since Monday, February 25, 2019. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Portable Audio & Headphones\Portable Stereos & Boomboxes”. The seller is “rarefinds23″ and is located in Yonkers, New York. 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, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Uruguay, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Egypt, Iceland, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

• Brand: Aiwa
• Features: Cassette Recording

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