Sansui - D-100 Audio-cassette deck






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Sansui D-100 stereo cassette deck, manufactured in 1985, in excellent physical condition and tested and working, includes power cord, weight 4.9 kg.
Description from the seller
Beautifully looking as new and well playing Sansui D-100 – Vintage Stereo Cassette Deck
This beautiful Sansui D-100 is a classic vintage cassette deck from the 1980s, designed and manufactured in Japan. It is known for its robust build, simple operation, and reliable performance — typical of Sansui equipment from this period. The deck supports multiple tape types, features Dolby noise reduction, and delivers a warm, analog reproduction of your cassette collection.
With its stylish retro appearance and traditional mechanics, this Sansui D-100 cassette deck is ideal for vintage audio enthusiasts. The device combines a solid transport mechanism with a 2-head system, enabling both playback and recording in good quality. Supporting normal (Type I), chrome (Type II), and metal (Type IV) tapes, as well as Dolby B noise reduction, you can enjoy clear sound reproduction with less background noise. Thanks to the classic VU meters, you receive visual feedback during recording and playback.
Main specifications
General
• Model: Sansui D-100
• Type: Stereo cassette deck (single cassette)
Year: around 1980 (approximately)
Origin: Made in Japan
Color: Silver / black options available.
Performance:
• Heads: 2 (record/playback + erase)
• Track system: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape speed: 4.76 cm/s
• Tape types: Normal (I), CrO2 (II), Metal (IV)
• Noise reduction: Dolby B
Frequency range: up to approximately 19 kHz (metal tape)
Signal-to-noise ratio: approximately 69 dB with Dolby B.
• Wow & flutter: approx. 0.055%
Entries & Exits
• Line In: 70 mV / 47 kΩ
Microphone In: approximately 0.3 mV
Line Out: 400 mV / 3 kΩ
Headphone: present (6.3 mm)
Physical data
• Dimensions (WxHxD): approx. 430 × 147 × 241 mm
Weight: approx. 4.9 kg
Power: ~14–17 W (depending on info source)
Features & benefits
2-head design for recording and playback
Dolby B noise reduction ensures cleaner sound during recordings.
Compatible with various tape types (I, II, and IV).
Classic retro look with insightful VU meters.
RCA connectivity for easy connection to amplifiers or speakers
Beautifully looking as new and well playing Sansui D-100 – Vintage Stereo Cassette Deck
This beautiful Sansui D-100 is a classic vintage cassette deck from the 1980s, designed and manufactured in Japan. It is known for its robust build, simple operation, and reliable performance — typical of Sansui equipment from this period. The deck supports multiple tape types, features Dolby noise reduction, and delivers a warm, analog reproduction of your cassette collection.
With its stylish retro appearance and traditional mechanics, this Sansui D-100 cassette deck is ideal for vintage audio enthusiasts. The device combines a solid transport mechanism with a 2-head system, enabling both playback and recording in good quality. Supporting normal (Type I), chrome (Type II), and metal (Type IV) tapes, as well as Dolby B noise reduction, you can enjoy clear sound reproduction with less background noise. Thanks to the classic VU meters, you receive visual feedback during recording and playback.
Main specifications
General
• Model: Sansui D-100
• Type: Stereo cassette deck (single cassette)
Year: around 1980 (approximately)
Origin: Made in Japan
Color: Silver / black options available.
Performance:
• Heads: 2 (record/playback + erase)
• Track system: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape speed: 4.76 cm/s
• Tape types: Normal (I), CrO2 (II), Metal (IV)
• Noise reduction: Dolby B
Frequency range: up to approximately 19 kHz (metal tape)
Signal-to-noise ratio: approximately 69 dB with Dolby B.
• Wow & flutter: approx. 0.055%
Entries & Exits
• Line In: 70 mV / 47 kΩ
Microphone In: approximately 0.3 mV
Line Out: 400 mV / 3 kΩ
Headphone: present (6.3 mm)
Physical data
• Dimensions (WxHxD): approx. 430 × 147 × 241 mm
Weight: approx. 4.9 kg
Power: ~14–17 W (depending on info source)
Features & benefits
2-head design for recording and playback
Dolby B noise reduction ensures cleaner sound during recordings.
Compatible with various tape types (I, II, and IV).
Classic retro look with insightful VU meters.
RCA connectivity for easy connection to amplifiers or speakers
