Sony - TC-378 Reel to reel audio

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TC-378 4‑track 2‑channel stereo/mono tape recorder from 1978, serial NO 21643, in excellent physical condition and tested working, ships with a dust cover and power cable but without reels, includes one extra object, dimensions 420 × 400 × 175 mm, weight 13 kg, 4‑spool speeds of 1 7/8, 3 3/4 and 7 1/2 ips, reel size up to 7 inches, frequency response 30 Hz to 27 kHz at 7 1/2 ips, wow and flutter 0.09%, THD 0.8%, input 60 mV line and 0.2 mV microphone, output 0.775 V line, 27 transistors, 7 diodes, 1 LED, heads cleaned and demagnetized, tape counter belt to be replaced, subject to near mint but

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Description from the seller

Very neat, well-playing recorder, playback and rewind tested, both left and right, all in order. See photos.
The heads have been cleaned and demagnetized.
The recorder is in near-mint condition with minor scratches on the fabric cover.
The counter string needs to be replaced.
Delivered without reels.
Dust cover and power cable are included.

Track system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/mono system.

1 x record, 1 x play, 1 x erase

Reel size: up to 7 inch reel

Band speeds: 1 7/8, 3 3/4, 7 1/2 ips

Wow in flutter: 0.09% (7 1/2 ips)

Frequency range: 30 Hz to 27 kHz (7 1/2 ips)

Signal-to-noise ratio: 58 dB

Total harmonic distortion: 0.8%

Input: 60 mV (line), 0.2 mV (microphone)

Output: 0.775V (line)

Semiconductors: 27 transistors, 7 diodes, 1 LED

Dimensions: 420 x 400 x 175 mm

Weight: 14 kg

Year: 1978

The recorder is shipped well-packaged with track and trace, except for the islands.

Very neat, well-playing recorder, playback and rewind tested, both left and right, all in order. See photos.
The heads have been cleaned and demagnetized.
The recorder is in near-mint condition with minor scratches on the fabric cover.
The counter string needs to be replaced.
Delivered without reels.
Dust cover and power cable are included.

Track system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/mono system.

1 x record, 1 x play, 1 x erase

Reel size: up to 7 inch reel

Band speeds: 1 7/8, 3 3/4, 7 1/2 ips

Wow in flutter: 0.09% (7 1/2 ips)

Frequency range: 30 Hz to 27 kHz (7 1/2 ips)

Signal-to-noise ratio: 58 dB

Total harmonic distortion: 0.8%

Input: 60 mV (line), 0.2 mV (microphone)

Output: 0.775V (line)

Semiconductors: 27 transistors, 7 diodes, 1 LED

Dimensions: 420 x 400 x 175 mm

Weight: 14 kg

Year: 1978

The recorder is shipped well-packaged with track and trace, except for the islands.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Sony
Model
TC-378
Multiple Models
No
Physical condition
Excellent
Nr of items
3
Includes
+ Extra item (see description)
Serial Number
NO 21643
Year of Manufacturing
1978
Weight
13 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Height
175 mm
Width
400 mm
Depth
420 mm
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