Alpine - AL-85 Cassette recorder-player
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Alpine AL-85 Cassette Deck
Serviced for 275€
Replaced the reel idler; replaced all capacitors in the Dolby recording and playback circuit. Cleaned the potentiometers and switches. Adjusted the speed.
Note: One vu meter doesnt move. The channel works well.
The Alpine AL-85 Stereo Cassette Deck is a rare and highly respected high-end cassette deck from the early 1980s, built for serious audiophiles and collectors who value precision analog recording and playback. Introduced in 1982, the AL-85 combines Alpine’s premium engineering with advanced tape transport design, offering exceptional performance, elegant styling, and impressive flexibility for fine-tuning recordings. Featuring a 3-head configuration, dual-capstan direct-drive transport, support for Type I, FeCr, CrO₂, and Metal tapes, plus Dolby B and Dolby C noise reduction, the AL-85 was designed to compete with the best cassette decks of its era. With its ultra-low 0.022% wow and flutter, wide 20 Hz–23 kHz frequency response (Metal tape), and manual calibration options, it remains a standout choice for vintage hi-fi enthusiasts looking for both sonic performance and collector appeal.
Seller's Story
Audio Star is a Dutch audio webshop, located in Netherlands and online. Audio Star stands for audio for everyone, we offer audio in all segments! From low-end to high-end, everything to provide you with a wonderful listening experience. Audio Star is known for its customer friendliness where the customer is always #1!
Alpine AL-85 Cassette Deck
Serviced for 275€
Replaced the reel idler; replaced all capacitors in the Dolby recording and playback circuit. Cleaned the potentiometers and switches. Adjusted the speed.
Note: One vu meter doesnt move. The channel works well.
The Alpine AL-85 Stereo Cassette Deck is a rare and highly respected high-end cassette deck from the early 1980s, built for serious audiophiles and collectors who value precision analog recording and playback. Introduced in 1982, the AL-85 combines Alpine’s premium engineering with advanced tape transport design, offering exceptional performance, elegant styling, and impressive flexibility for fine-tuning recordings. Featuring a 3-head configuration, dual-capstan direct-drive transport, support for Type I, FeCr, CrO₂, and Metal tapes, plus Dolby B and Dolby C noise reduction, the AL-85 was designed to compete with the best cassette decks of its era. With its ultra-low 0.022% wow and flutter, wide 20 Hz–23 kHz frequency response (Metal tape), and manual calibration options, it remains a standout choice for vintage hi-fi enthusiasts looking for both sonic performance and collector appeal.
Seller's Story
Audio Star is a Dutch audio webshop, located in Netherlands and online. Audio Star stands for audio for everyone, we offer audio in all segments! From low-end to high-end, everything to provide you with a wonderful listening experience. Audio Star is known for its customer friendliness where the customer is always #1!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Alpine
Model
AL-85
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Weight
10 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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