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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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Up for sale is Yamaha K-550 2 Head Cassette Deck Recorder. All New Belts, Tested Great Working Condition. Please Looking the Pictures for Case Outside Condition. Should you have any further question, please feel free to contact me.

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Tape deck is beautiful, turns on, and is very clean. However, it is non-functional at this point. Pushing any of the servo controls results and the buttons staying down for just a few moments and then popping back up. The motor is not activating and might be frozen. All other mechanisms and controls look to be OK. From looking inside, it appears that all the belts are on, butmay be loose. The belts are not deteriorated and sticky. Please see pics, you will receive exactly what is shown. This is a high-quality and rare tape deck, it only needs to be brought back to life. Thanks and enjoy – more information about this deck is below. The TC-511 not only sounds like a first class audio component, it looks like one too, stacking. Conveniently on, or under your amplifier, receiver or tuner. Controls are on the front panel for easy access – complemented by the fast, easy front-loading configuration. Even the microphone jacks are on the front. Smooth and positive in normal operation, the lever-type controls lock if pressed in a sequence that might harm the tape or your recording. And the TC-511 switches itself off at the end of the tape, in all operating modes. Level setting is simple with these twin knobs. Adjust them separately for perfect stereo balance, and turn them together for smooth, balanced fade-in and fade-out techniques. Separate meters for L and R hand channels give accurate indications of overall recording level, helping even a first-timer to get the best signal levels, and ensuring low distortion with good signal to noise ratio. To keep tape speed rock steady, so that recordings are unspoiled by the false trills and tremulous of wow and flutter, the tape drive mechanism has a capstan / bearing assembly finished to amazing 0.1 micron tolerances, and separate belts for capstan and take-up spool. The combination of high torque DC motor, mechanical precision, and a powerful flywheel smoothing effect, means a level of wow and flutter so low that even sustained piano chords (severest test of a tape deck) will sound out pure and true. The Yamaha equalizer amplifier has a lot to do with the outstandingly good S/N ratio, and uses a specially developed low noise ultra-linear integrated circuit for long term performance unaffected by temperature or humidity, and unimpaired reliability. Amplifier distortion is right at the lower measuring limits for high grade test instruments. Combined with the high performance of the TC-511 permalloy head, the result is an overall distortion figure of only 1.5%, including both recording and playback. The specially profiled contour-effect recording/playback head In the TC-511 is one secret of the extremely high performance. Preserving the excellent signal-to-noise and wide dynamic range of conventional permalloy, but with much higher resistance to wear, it promises the long service life of ferrite without its disadvantages. Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck. Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo. Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s. Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase. Tape Type: type I, FeCr, CrO2. Frequency Response: 30Hz to 15kHz (Cr02 tape). Signal to Noise Ratio: 61dB (dolby B). Wow and Flutter: 0.07%. Total Harmonic Distortion: 1.5%. Input: 50mV (line), 0.5mV (mic). Output: 0.37V (line). Semiconductors: 18 x transistors, 4 x IC, 21 x diodes. Dimensions: 435 x 160 x 334mm. Finish: black or silver.

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The adapter that I have for this is just a generic AC adapter for a laptop, it fits and it powers without either unit getting hot. The unit powers on, the power light comes on, the controls for the cassette deck all work and it hasn’t eaten the tape. I DO NOT have a way to test it farther than that. SEE Pictures for details. I do my best to take as many pictures of the items I list in an effort to give a fair representation of what the item looks like, the flaws it may have, parts it may be missing or even damage it may show. Some items may have wear and tear on them, I attempt to thoroughly clean items that need it to make it possible to give clean pictures. Some items may have flaws on them and this is why I ask that you take the time to look at all the pictures and ask the questions. Some flaws are only as visible to you as they are to me, I do not have an airport x-ray machine to ensure that what looks superficial is not actually a fatal flaw in an item.

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All sliders, knobs, and buttons are functioning. Transport is working, plays, records, pause, ff and rewinds. Ff and reverse function, but at inconsistent rates meaning it will probably need new belts soon. Feel free to ask questions, or make an offer.

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This vintage Yamaha MT1X multitrack cassette recorder is a gem for any collector or musician. With its classic design and sturdy construction, it’s sure to impress. The recorder has been recently serviced and is in great working order. It’s perfect for recording your favorite tunes or for use in a home recording studio. The brand, Yamaha, is known for its high-quality audio equipment and this recorder is no exception. The model, Yamaha MT1X, is a trusted name in the music industry. Don’t miss out on the chance to own this vintage audio treasure. This unit is one owner and has always worked well. It has been professionally serviced prior to this sale to ensure top performance and longevity.

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Vintage Yamaha TC800D Cassette Deck Recorder Made In Japan Working Well. Experience the magic of vintage music with this Yamaha TC800D Cassette Deck Recorder. Made in Japan, this unit is a rare find and a true gem for collectors and enthusiasts. This piece of vintage audio equipment is in excellent working condition. Featuring a sleek design and impressive features, this Yamaha cassette deck recorder is a must-have for any true music lover. Its brand reputation speaks for itself, and the quality of sound produced is unmatched. Don’t miss out on the chance to own this top-of-the-line vintage electronics unit. Welcome and we promise to provide the best always. We are available 24 hours. We are very committed to the implementation and seriously to deal with you. In any case of a problem contact me before put feedback. So I will do my very best to resolve any problem. And to make you satisfied. Before purchasing an item or sending an offer, please read the description and view the photos well, as the photos are part of the description. Please note that the color of the items may vary slightly due tolighting during photo shooting or the monitors display.

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