Marantz SD1000 Cassette Deck The Marantz SD1000 is a high-performance stereo cassette deck designed for audiophiles who appreciate the warm, analog sound of cassette tapes. Known for its durability, precision engineering, and high-quality playback and recording capabilities, the SD1000 embodies the timeless craftsmanship that Marantz is famous for. This model is ideal for home audio enthusiasts looking to enjoy their vintage cassette collections or make high-quality recordings. Key Features: - **Two-Head Cassette Mechanism**: The SD1000 is equipped with a two-head system that ensures precise playback and recording, allowing you to enjoy clear, distortion-free sound whether you're listening to pre-recorded tapes or creating your own. - **Dolby B Noise Reduction**: Built-in Dolby B noise reduction minimizes tape hiss and background noise, delivering clean, crisp sound even from older or low-quality tapes. - **Manual Record Level Control**: Users have the ability to manually adjust the recording levels to optimize the sound quality and avoid distortion during recording sessions. - **Tape Selector**: A three-position tape selector switch (Normal, CrO2, and Metal) ensures compatibility with a wide range of tape types, giving users the flexibility to choose the best tape for their recordings. - **Digital Tape Counter**: The SD1000 includes a digital tape counter for precise monitoring of playback or recording positions, making it easier to find specific tracks or sections. - **Full Auto Stop**: Once the tape reaches the end of its play or record cycle, the full auto stop mechanism halts the operation, preserving the motor and tape from unnecessary wear. - **Peak Level Meters**: Twin peak level meters on the front panel provide real-time visual feedback of audio levels during recording, allowing for better control and precision. Specifications: - **Tape Type Compatibility**: Normal, CrO2, Metal - **Noise Reduction**: Dolby B - **Wow & Flutter**: 0.09% WRMS - **Frequency Response**: - Normal Tape: 30 Hz to 16 kHz - CrO2 Tape: 30 Hz to 18 kHz - Metal Tape: 30 Hz to 19 kHz - **Signal-to-Noise Ratio**: - 58 dB (Dolby Off) - 68 dB (Dolby B On) - **Input Sensitivity**: 100mV - **Output Level**: 0.45V - **Dimensions**: 17.3" x 5.1" x 11.4" (W x H x D) - **Weight**: 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) The Marantz SD1000 offers excellent playback fidelity and reliable recording performance, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a dependable, vintage cassette deck to complement their hi-fi system. To deliver this product properly, it is carefully packed in very strong boxes, thereby wrapped in bubble wrap with lots of padding. We mainly use plastic to fill up the package, if wished differently please contact us. The package is shipped insured to protect both the buyer and seller. For further packing wishes please message after purchase. Photos serve as additional description of product condition / condition of display & LEDs. Please review them carefully before purchase. Orders to islands, or special destinations have a higher shipping cost, for example; Canary Islands