Technics - RS-CA1060 Double Auto-Reverse Kassettendeck

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Technics RS-CA1060 Double Auto-Reverse Cassette Deck – Made by Technics

For sale is a Technics RS-CA1060 Double Auto-Reverse Cassette Deck, originally supplied with the premium Technics SC-CA1060 component Hi-Fi system.

Featuring Dolby B/C Noise Reduction, CCRT automatic tape calibration, Full Logic electronic controls, and dual auto-reverse transports, the RS-CA1060 delivers reliable playback and recording performance with Normal, Chrome, and Metal cassette tapes.

Designed and manufactured during the golden era of Technics compact component systems, it combines elegant styling with dependable engineering and remains an excellent choice for restoring an original SC-CA1060 system or for collectors of classic 1990s Technics equipment.

Features
Dual auto-reverse cassette deck
Dolby B & Dolby C Noise Reduction
CCRT automatic tape calibration
Full Logic electronic transport
Automatic tape type detection
High-speed dubbing
Supports Normal, Chrome, and Metal tapes
Designed for the Technics SC-CA1060 system
Collector's Rarity

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ (8/10)

The Technics RS-CA1060 is one of the better-equipped cassette decks fitted to Technics' premium compact systems. Complete, fully functional examples are becoming increasingly desirable.
Description

The Technics RS-CA1060 is a double auto-reverse cassette deck produced between 1994 and 1996 as part of the premium Technics SC-CA1060 component Hi-Fi system.
Main Specifications
Manufacturer: Technics (Panasonic)
Model: RS-CA1060
Production: 1994–1996
Type: Double cassette deck
Cassette mechanism: Dual auto-reverse
Track system: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Heads: 1 playback head, 1 record/playback head, 1 erase head
Tape types: Normal (Type I), Chrome (Type II), Metal (Type IV)
Dolby Noise Reduction: Dolby B and Dolby C
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (Metal tape)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 74 dB (Dolby C)
Wow & Flutter: 0.1% WRMS
Dimensions: 280 × 118.5 × 265 mm
Weight: 2.8 kg
Features
Dual auto-reverse cassette mechanism
Full Logic electronic transport controls
Dolby B/C Noise Reduction
CCRT (Computer Controlled Record Tuning) automatic tape calibration
Automatic tape type detection
Automatic recording level control
Automatic music search
Motorized cassette doors
High-speed dubbing between decks

Sound Quality

The RS-CA1060 delivers:

Clean playback with Dolby B/C
Good recording quality thanks to CCRT automatic tape calibration
Smooth transport operation
Excellent compatibility with Metal tapes
Low wow and flutter for a compact-system cassette deck

It is a capable performer for everyday listening and recording, although it lacks Dolby HX Pro, which was present on some higher-end Technics cassette decks.

How Rare Is It?

Collector's Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ (8/10)

The RS-CA1060 is becoming increasingly difficult to find.