TEAC - A-450 Cassette recorder-player

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Teac A-450 cassette deck in very good physical condition, tested and functional, includes power cable, weighs 10 kg, one item.

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Description from the seller

Up for auction is one of the most cherished pieces from the Japanese expert brand on this platform, the prestigious Teac company.

A standout model thanks to its groundbreaking design and reliable construction, built like a tank!

Not only its design and the loading of cassettes make it unique, it also features a rare sliding display (tape Run) on these devices that has a hypnotic effect!

It is in very good condition and the main functions have been checked; overall it works well, although fast-forward is slow. Please note its age and that it may require maintenance or service.

Description
The A-450 cassette deck is designed to be used with a high quality stereo amplifier system.

It contains many of the standard TEAC features such as selectable bias and EQ, Din, Mic, Line inputs, pause control, auto end stop, peak level indicator, large VU meters, tape run indicator, etc.

In addition it has Dolby NR circuitry, Dolby FM/copy facility, FM MPX filter, Mic / Line mixing, outer rotor motor and unexcelled wow and flutter specs.

Specifications
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

Motor: hysteresis synchronous

Tape Type: type I, FeCr, CrO2

Noise Reduction: B

Frequency Response: 30Hz to 16kHz (Cr02 tape)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 58dB (Dolby B)

Wow and Flutter: 0.07%

Total Harmonic Distortion: 2.5%

Input: 100mV (line), 0.25mV (mic)

Output: 0.3V (line)

Dimensions: 445 x 176 x 270mm

Weight: 9.5kg

Please note that this is an old device and may require maintenance at any time.

The images are part of the description.

Up for auction is one of the most cherished pieces from the Japanese expert brand on this platform, the prestigious Teac company.

A standout model thanks to its groundbreaking design and reliable construction, built like a tank!

Not only its design and the loading of cassettes make it unique, it also features a rare sliding display (tape Run) on these devices that has a hypnotic effect!

It is in very good condition and the main functions have been checked; overall it works well, although fast-forward is slow. Please note its age and that it may require maintenance or service.

Description
The A-450 cassette deck is designed to be used with a high quality stereo amplifier system.

It contains many of the standard TEAC features such as selectable bias and EQ, Din, Mic, Line inputs, pause control, auto end stop, peak level indicator, large VU meters, tape run indicator, etc.

In addition it has Dolby NR circuitry, Dolby FM/copy facility, FM MPX filter, Mic / Line mixing, outer rotor motor and unexcelled wow and flutter specs.

Specifications
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

Motor: hysteresis synchronous

Tape Type: type I, FeCr, CrO2

Noise Reduction: B

Frequency Response: 30Hz to 16kHz (Cr02 tape)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 58dB (Dolby B)

Wow and Flutter: 0.07%

Total Harmonic Distortion: 2.5%

Input: 100mV (line), 0.25mV (mic)

Output: 0.3V (line)

Dimensions: 445 x 176 x 270mm

Weight: 9.5kg

Please note that this is an old device and may require maintenance at any time.

The images are part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
TEAC
Model
A-450
Physical condition
Very good
Nr of items
1
Includes
Power cord
Weight
10 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
SpainVerified
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Objects sold
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