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K-16 is a great cassette deck for beginners and experts alike! Built in Japan, this durable, reliable, and user-friendly single cassette player is loaded with great features such as Dolby B and C noise reduction, intro scan to play the first few seconds of each song, and peak level meters. Perfect for playing and recording cassette tapes with ease! Cosmetic Condition: Overall, good. One of the placera (bottom right) underneath unit could be replaced. Covering cap on voume dial is missing & could be added for cosmetic appeal. Functional Condition: Unit Turns on and power button is functional, but do to lack of knowledge base on Unit and the necessary audio cables, testing is limited and components may or may not be fully functional but its highlylikelythat it functions and does work. Im may need a minor tuneup due to the unit being vintage. MANUFACTURE DATE and PLACE. This vintage Yamaha K-16 Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck is a Japanese-made single cassette player originally manufactured i 1984. Part of Yamaha’s “Natural Sound” line, it was designed to deliver high-fidelity audio reproduction with a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. Key Features & Specifications. Noise Reduction: Equipped with both Dolby B and C systems to reduce tape his. Supports Normal, Chrome , and Metal tape types. Intro Scan: Automatically plays the first few seconds of each track to help you find songs. Peak Level Meters: Visual indicators to help set optimal recording levels and monitor playback. Mechanical Counter: A standard 3-digit tape counter with a manual reset button. Connectivity: Includes a front-facing microphone input and a headphone jack for private listening. Dimensions: Approximately 17.25″ x 10.4″ x 4.3 Length x Width x Height. Weight: Roughly 10 lbs. Build: Manufactured in Japan, known for the durable and reliable construction of this era. If you are looking to restore this unit to its original new condition, replacement belt kits can be bought and are readily available.

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What you see in the pictures is exactly what you will receive so please see all the pictures and judge everything for yourself before purchasing… This is in excellent condition as you can see and works great..

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This Yamaha Single Tape Desk is in decent Physical shape with a couple dings HOWEVER, It Does Not function. The unit Powers up just fine but the Tape deck has a clicking noise like its trying o engage but it doesn’t. If a third party/courier shipper is used we are NOT. Liable for damages or Lost Packages AFTER the item leaves. The USA address provided at checkout. This includes any temporary tariffs that the current US administration has put into place. The Yamaha K-850 is a vintage (circa 1981) Natural Sound stereo cassette deck featuring a. 2-head, 1-motor design and logic-controlled feather-touch operations. It is well-loved for its classic analog warmth but often requires mechanical maintenance like fresh belts to perform at its best. Recording/Playback (Pure Sendust Head) and Erasure (Ferrite Head, supports Metal tape). LH Tape: 30 to 16,000 Hz. CrO? Tape: 30 to 18,000 Hz. Metal Alloy Tape: 30 to 19,000 Hz. Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Dolby NR On). > 52dB for CrO? (DIN 45500). Dimensions (W x H x D). 438 × 111.5 × 326.5 mm approx. 17.25 × 4.4 × 12.85 inches. 6.5 kg 14.3 lbs. Inputs: MIC (0.3 mV/600 ohms), LINE (50 mV/100k ohms). Power Requirements: Varies by model (120V AC/60Hz for US/Canada, with general models offering voltage selectors).

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Yamaha TC-511B vintage cassette deck from 1977. High-quality sound reproduction from any tape. Solid build quality-8kg weight. Very easy to use, no complicated features. Horizontal sleeping mechanism like in car cassette players. Fully serviced, new belts fitted, head demagnetized, speed calibrated, and fully cleaned. This is a 100V Japanese model. This requires a 100V/50W step-down transformer according to your country’s voltage. RCA audio cable included. This item will be extremely well packed for long-distance transit. Take a look at my other auctions for more tape decks.

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YAMAHA MT8X Multitrack Cassette Recorder Mixer MTR Vintage Tested Japan. ? YAMAHA MT8X 8-Track Multitrack Cassette Recorder?? The MT8X from Yamaha is a powerful 8-track cassette-based multitrack recorder and mixer, highly regarded among analog recording enthusiasts. Offering full 8-track capability on cassette tape, the MT8X provides warm analog character combined with hands-on mixing control. This unit has been tested and is fully functional. ? 8-track cassette recording. ? Integrated analog mixer. ? Multiple mic/line inputs. ? Direct monitoring capability. ? Classic 90s analog recording workflow. ? Solid Yamaha build quality. Why the MT8X Is Popular. ? True 8-track cassette recording?? Rich analog warmth?? Ideal for lo-fi & indie production?? Increasingly rare working units?? Great alternative to TASCAM Portastudio. Power / Voltage. AC 100V (Japan specification). Step-down transformer required outside Japan. Tested and working properly. Playback, recording, transport functions, and mixer controls operate as intended. Cosmetic condition shows normal signs of age and use – please review photos carefully. YAMAHA MT8X main unit Only items shown in photos are included. Vintage analog equipment will be securely protected for international transport. International Buyers – Please Note. Please check with your country? Thank you for your understanding.

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The Yamaha KX-W321 Natural Sound Dual Cassette Deck is a vintage stereo unit manufactured in 1996, featuring a black color and sleek design. This 1st generation cassette player and recorder by Yamaha is equipped with a headphone jack, stereo L/R RCA audio outputs, RCA audio inputs, and Dolby technology for high-fidelity sound. With a 6-foot cord length and compact dimensions of 17 inches in length, 10.5 inches in width, and 6 inches in height, this Yamaha cassette deck is a reliable and stylish addition to any home audio setup.

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The headphone jack crackles, playback seems to be pretty stable but sometimes while playing a cassette it will stop and you have to press play again. Other than that, it seems to work fine. The level meters work and all controls seem to work from my testing. Let me know if you have any questions.

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Yamaha K-540 Stereo Vtg Cassette Deck HX Pro Dynamic Bias Servo Tested See Video. Preowned vintage condition with common signs of age and use wear, bottom side plate shows signs of discoloring spot in the original paint, no major damage, solid case, unit tested plays great, sounds good, all function as it should, so comes with 12 page printed copy of original owners manual and unit only, overall really nice one here for the right user collector, any other questions please ask.

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YAMAHA VINTAGE CASSETTE DECK PLAYER TC-320. THIS UNIT WAS TESTED WORKING IN GOOD CONDITIONS.

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Yamaha Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck and recorder is a great addition to a home audio system. 4 track, 2 channel recording and playback stereo cassette tape deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction. Specifications – Type: 2 head, single cassette deck. Track system: 4 track, 2 channel stereo. Heads: 1 x record /play back 1 x erase. Motor 1 x reel 1 x capstan. Tape type CrO2 Metal. Noise reduction: B C. Frequency response 20 Hz to 19 kHz. Signal to noise ratio 74db Dolby c. Total harmonic distortion 1.0%.

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