Vintage Cassette Recorder

Vintage Cassette Recorder » motor https://vintagecassetterecorder.com Fri, 01 May 2026 14:33:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 Technics RS-B50 Two Motor AX Amorphous Head DBX Stereo Cassette Deck Vintage https://vintagecassetterecorder.com/2026/02/technics-rs-b50-two-motor-ax-amorphous-head-dbx-stereo-cassette-deck-vintage/ https://vintagecassetterecorder.com/2026/02/technics-rs-b50-two-motor-ax-amorphous-head-dbx-stereo-cassette-deck-vintage/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:05:54 +0000 https://vintagecassetterecorder.com/2026/02/technics-rs-b50-two-motor-ax-amorphous-head-dbx-stereo-cassette-deck-vintage/
Technics RS-B50 Two Motor AX Amorphous Head DBX Stereo Cassette Deck Vintage

Technics RS-B50 Two Motor AX Amorphous Head DBX Stereo Cassette Deck Vintage

This is the most beautiful deck that you have seen lately. An audio cassette deck with NR B, C. Plays, FF, rewind perfectly. The Technics RS-B50 is a vintage, high-quality stereo cassette deck from the mid-1980s, known for its solid build, two-motor transport, Amorphous R/P head, and advanced noise reduction including both Dolby B/C and DBX. It’s a sought-after deck for enthusiasts due to features like full-logic controls, FL meters, and manual bias adjustment, offering excellent sound quality for its era, though some users report belt-related issues common in older decks.
Technics RS-B50 Two Motor AX Amorphous Head DBX Stereo Cassette Deck Vintage

]]> https://vintagecassetterecorder.com/2026/02/technics-rs-b50-two-motor-ax-amorphous-head-dbx-stereo-cassette-deck-vintage/feed/ 0 Super Akai 3 Head Motor Stereo Cassette Deck Gxc 760D 1976 Vintage Audio https://vintagecassetterecorder.com/2024/02/super-akai-3-head-motor-stereo-cassette-deck-gxc-760d-1976-vintage-audio/ https://vintagecassetterecorder.com/2024/02/super-akai-3-head-motor-stereo-cassette-deck-gxc-760d-1976-vintage-audio/#comments Mon, 26 Feb 2024 07:39:18 +0000 https://vintagecassetterecorder.com/2024/02/super-akai-3-head-motor-stereo-cassette-deck-gxc-760d-1976-vintage-audio/
Super Akai 3 Head Motor Stereo Cassette Deck Gxc 760D 1976 Vintage Audio

Super Akai 3 Head Motor Stereo Cassette Deck Gxc 760D 1976 Vintage Audio

3-head, 3-motor stereo cassette deck. Newly developed REC/PB combination GX head is used for the head. Closed-loop double capstan mechanism. Automatic tape sag removal mechanism is equipped. Track system: 4-track 2-channel stereo system. Recording head: GX combination head x1. Erase head x 1. Motor: AC servo outer rotor motor with built-in CPG x1. Wah Flutter: 0.06% or less. : W 17.3 x H 5.6 x D 12.0 in. Rare item, circa 1976. (1) The power was turned on. (1) Played a little and stopped. (2) Fast forward and rewind were possible. Please use it after repairing and adjusting, etc. The items shown in the pictures are all that is included in the sale.
Super Akai 3 Head Motor Stereo Cassette Deck Gxc 760D 1976 Vintage Audio

]]> https://vintagecassetterecorder.com/2024/02/super-akai-3-head-motor-stereo-cassette-deck-gxc-760d-1976-vintage-audio/feed/ 0 Panasonic RQ-320S Cassette Recorder Servo Motor tested Works Vintage 1970s https://vintagecassetterecorder.com/2023/12/panasonic-rq-320s-cassette-recorder-servo-motor-tested-works-vintage-1970s-2/ https://vintagecassetterecorder.com/2023/12/panasonic-rq-320s-cassette-recorder-servo-motor-tested-works-vintage-1970s-2/#comments Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:29:11 +0000 https://vintagecassetterecorder.com/2023/12/panasonic-rq-320s-cassette-recorder-servo-motor-tested-works-vintage-1970s-2/
Panasonic RQ-320S Cassette Recorder Servo Motor tested Works Vintage 1970s

Panasonic RQ-320S Cassette Recorder Servo Motor tested Works Vintage 1970s

Never tried with batteries. AC Tested and works.
Panasonic RQ-320S Cassette Recorder Servo Motor tested Works Vintage 1970s

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Panasonic RQ-320S Cassette Recorder Servo Motor tested Works Vintage 1970s. Color – Silver and Black. Excellent Condition for a Vintage Item. It Shows wear some scratches and dents. AC Tested and works. Never tried with batteries. Please check the photos for better description. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Cassette Decks”. The seller is “gameplan.ph” and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Brand: Panasonic
Custom Bundle: No
Model: RQ-320S
MPN: RQ-320S
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Modified Item: No

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Vintage Denon Dr-m10hr Stereo Cassette Tape Deck Recorder Hx Pro 3 Motor Dolby

“VINTAGE DENON DR-M10HR STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK RECORDER HX PRO 3 MOTOR DOLBY NR (TESTED WORKS)”. Days, if not we will cancel the order. We only accept return package with the original packaging (box and label). This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Cassette Decks”. The seller is “trendsonlin-0″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Brand: Denon

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Nakamichi Dragon Vintage Cassette Deck Tape Recorder AS-IS (Motor Issues)

The world’s largest online retailer of pre-owned audio. Nakamichi Dragon Vintage Cassette Deck; Tape Recorder; AS-IS (Motor Issues). # of Owners: Unknown. Cosmetic Description: 6/10 Good overall condition and appearance with some visible cosmetic wear including a missing master volume control knob, and scratches and rub marks on the sides and top of the unit. What is Included: Cassette deck only as shown. Other Notes: The Dragon is in a class of its own. Functional Notes: This product is being offered AS-IS for parts / repair only. This unit has no play, rewind or fast forward ability. The player turns on and motor starts running loudly, but the cassette wheels do not turn. Also, the cassette tray doesn’t close correctly – angles to the right and gets stuck unless you keep pressure on the left side of it as you close. We have not attempted to diagnose or repair. Items with factory packaging will be double boxed. (for all items over 10 lbs). Your online source for the best value in new and used audio gear. The Music Room is the largest online retailer of pre-owned HiFi equipment in the world. Headquartered in beautiful Boulder Colorado, The Music Room is a team of 17 strong (and growing) music lovers – all dedicated to one singular mission: delivering the very best online shopping experience in the audio industry – period. We specialize in well-cared for, previously used gear because that is what we are passionate about. We feel that there is nothing more fulfilling than creating a high-performance system on a budget with carefully selected used components, speakers and cables. Our program is safe, secure, fast, fair, hassle-free and highly effective. We will appraise your equipment and make you a quick, easy, fair cash offer. Just fill out our get a quote form on our homepage to start the process. Trade: Make your budget go further with a generous trade-in allowance. Let us know what you have available, and well get you the best possible trade-in allowance. Consign: We offer a hassle-free way for individuals and businesses to liquidate used gear. Leverage our world-class reputation and get exposure in multiple sales venues – putting your product in front of over 570k monthly shoppers. Our program is Safe, Secure, Fast, Fair, Hassle-Free and Highly Effective. With 100% feedback ratings in every venue in which we sell, you can rest assured that weve got your back. Quality Assurance: We offer 15-20 new product listings for sale daily. Each product undergoes an extremely rigorous quality-assurance and listening session by one of our qualified technicians. Our quality assurance program is informed by a knowledge-base built through delivering over 30,000 used audio products to satisfied customers. We promise to deliver your product in good working order – exactly as described 100% of the time. Support: We dont just make promises. We stand behind them – your satisfaction is guaranteed. Our support team is ready to help you with any questions you might have before and after the sale. Value: In the never-ending pursuit of high performance, its important to stretch your limited budget as far as possible. Theres simply no better way to maximize a limited audio budget. Packaging: Weve invested thousands of dollars and countless hours into mastering our state-of-the-art packaging process. Our custom foam-in-place packaging system allows us to safely package almost any item regardless of irregular shapes or sizes. Be seen by over 70,000 monthly visitors. These rates are clearly posted on each product page. If you have received an item that is defective in some way, we will make it right. The item “Nakamichi Dragon Vintage Cassette Deck Tape Recorder AS-IS (Motor Issues)” is in sale since Friday, October 18, 2019. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Cassette Decks”. The seller is “tmraudio” and is located in Broomfield, Colorado. 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, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Barbados, Iceland, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Maldives, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Uruguay.

Brand: Nakamichi
MPN: Does Not Apply

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Tandberg TCD-330 3 motor 3 head high end vintage cassette recorder Dolby

Here we have one of Tandberg’s top of the line tape recorders, very few cassette recorders featured a head design like the professional reel to reel formats, something just as unusual is this has 3 motors, quite clear Tandberg went all out on this machine and put a remarkable transport into it. The machine has been checked over and is working as it should, it has had new belts installed December 2018, please see pictures for physical condition. Spec’s from HIFI engine taken when this unit was new, these do not represent the machine 40 years later but give an idea what the machine is capable of. Type: 3-head, single compact cassette deck. Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo. Tape Speed: 4.76 cm/s. Heads: 1 x record, 1 x playback, 1 x erase. Tape Type: type I, CrO2. Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (Cr02 tape). Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB (dolby B). Wow and Flutter: 0.12%. Total Harmonic Distortion: 3%. Nput: 80mV (line), 0.15mV (mic). Output: 1.5V (line). Dimensions: 470 x 105 x 230mm. Finish: teak, rosewood, oak, walnut. This recorder is over 50 years old so its not going to look like new, check out pictures for physical condition. Please message me prior to opening a return case. If you are experiencing technical difficulties please send me a message via the “other” option, I will be more than happy to help and most likely solve the issue quicker, opening a case without talking first can delay things. Mechanical failure (not physical damage). Faulty 3rd party hardware. The item “Tandberg TCD-330 3 motor 3 head high end vintage cassette recorder Dolby” is in sale since Wednesday, February 20, 2019. This item is in the category “Sound & Vision\Vintage Sound & Vision\Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorders”. The seller is “reel-to-reel-man” and is located in Paignton. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Ukraine.

Model: TCD-330
Modified Item: No
Custom Bundle: No
Type: Tape Recorder
Brand: Tandberg
Non-Domestic Product: No

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Here we have one of Tandberg’s top of the line tape recorders, very few cassette recorders featured a head design like the professional reel to reel formats, something just as unusual is this has 3 motors, quite clear Tandberg went all out on this machine and put a remarkable transport into it. The machine has been checked over and is working as it should, it has had new belts installed December 2018, please see pictures for physical condition. Spec’s from HIFI engine taken when this unit was new, these do not represent the machine 40 years later but give an idea what the machine is capable of. Type: 3-head, single compact cassette deck. Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo. Tape Speed: 4.76 cm/s. Heads: 1 x record, 1 x playback, 1 x erase. Tape Type: type I, CrO2. Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (Cr02 tape). Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB (dolby B). Wow and Flutter: 0.12%. Total Harmonic Distortion: 3%. Nput: 80mV (line), 0.15mV (mic). Output: 1.5V (line). Dimensions: 470 x 105 x 230mm. Finish: teak, rosewood, oak, walnut. The machine has a noisy bearing on the tape roller, noticeable during winding but does not effect the performance of the machine. Please message me prior to opening a return case. If you are experiencing technical difficulties please send me a message via the “other” option, I will be more than happy to help and most likely solve the issue quicker, opening a case without talking first can delay things. Mechanical failure (not physical damage). Faulty 3rd party hardware. The item “Tandberg TCD-330 3 motor 3 head high end vintage cassette recorder Dolby” is in sale since Saturday, January 19, 2019. This item is in the category “Sound & Vision\Vintage Sound & Vision\Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorders”. The seller is “reel-to-reel-man” and is located in Paignton. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Ukraine.

Model: TCD-330
Modified Item: No
Custom Bundle: No
Type: Tape Recorder
Brand: Tandberg
Non-Domestic Product: No

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Here we have one of Tandberg’s top of the line tape recorders, very few cassette recorders featured a head design like the professional reel to reel formats, something just as unusual is this has 3 motors, quite clear Tandberg went all out on this machine and put a remarkable transport into it. The machine has been checked over and is working as it should, it has had new belts installed December 2018, please see pictures for physical condition. Spec’s from HIFI engine taken when this unit was new, these do not represent the machine 40 years later but give an idea what the machine is capable of. Type: 3-head, single compact cassette deck. Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo. Tape Speed: 4.76 cm/s. Heads: 1 x record, 1 x playback, 1 x erase. Tape Type: type I, CrO2. Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (Cr02 tape). Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB (dolby B). Wow and Flutter: 0.12%. Total Harmonic Distortion: 3%. Nput: 80mV (line), 0.15mV (mic). Output: 1.5V (line). Dimensions: 470 x 105 x 230mm. Finish: teak, rosewood, oak, walnut. The machine has a noisy bearing on the tape roller, noticeable during winding but does not effect the performance of the machine. Please message me prior to opening a return case. If you are experiencing technical difficulties please send me a message via the “other” option, I will be more than happy to help and most likely solve the issue quicker, opening a case without talking first can delay things. Mechanical failure (not physical damage). Faulty 3rd party hardware. The item “Tandberg TCD-330 3 motor 3 head high end vintage cassette recorder Dolby” is in sale since Sunday, December 16, 2018. This item is in the category “Sound & Vision\Vintage Sound & Vision\Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorders”. The seller is “reel-to-reel-man” and is located in Paignton. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Ukraine.

Model: TCD-330
Modified Item: No
Custom Bundle: No
Type: Tape Recorder
Brand: Tandberg
Non-Domestic Product: No

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