TEAC - V-9 / T-9 / A-9 Hi-fi set - Multiple models

The Teac Hi-Fi Set Series 9 (comprising A-9, T-9 and V-9) is an iconic line produced in Japan around 1981. It stands out for its era’s “futuristic” aesthetics, featuring front panels with orange inserts and very colorful LED indicators, now highly sought after by collectors for its unique retro-tech style.
The P9 turntable is sold separately.
The set offered for sale presents in very good cosmetic condition, with small signs of wear visible in the photos, which are an integral part of the description.
Note that one of the springs of the connectors dedicated to the speakers remains slightly “open” but it works perfectly (see photo).
Functionally, the set is in excellent condition and the belts on the deck have been replaced.

The Teac A-9 amplifier (1981) is an Integrated DC Servo component designed to deliver high fidelity with a compact footprint and a futuristic look.
It features a DC Servo system: It uses a Double Integral DC Servo circuit that eliminates the need for coupling capacitors in the signal path, ensuring deeper bass reproduction and superior thermal stability.
Final Stage: Purely complementary Darlington design, with an shielded toroidal transformer that reduces electromagnetic interference.
Phono Configuration: Includes a versatile pre-phono with switch for MM (2.4 mV) and MC (0.5 mV) cartridges, with a signal-to-noise ratio of 82 dB and 67 dB respectively.
Technical Specifications
Output Power: 60 W + 60 W RMS into 8 ohms (20 Hz – 20 kHz).
Frequency Response: Extended from 15 Hz to 80 kHz.
Harmonic Distortion (THD): Very low, equal to 0.01% at nominal power.
Damping Factor: 30, which provides a transparent and non-fatiguing sound.
Front panel features LED indicators with red VU meters for signal level monitoring.
Tone Controls: Bass (100 Hz ± 10 dB) and Treble (10 kHz ± 10 dB) with sliders.
Filters and Muting: Includes a subsonic filter (25 Hz, 18 dB/oct) to protect the woofers from vinyl disc rumble and a -20 dB muting function.
Inputs: Phono (MM/MC), Tuner, Aux, and two Tape inputs with monitoring.

The Teac T-9 tuner (1981) is the ideal technological companion to the A-9 amplifier. It is an AM/FM receiver that marked the definitive transition from analog to quartz-controlled digital systems, focusing everything on signal stability.
Features and Operation
Quartz Digital Synthesis (PLL): The Phase-Locked Loop system ensures frequency drift-free operation, keeping the tuning perfectly centered on the desired station.
Preset Memories: Offers the ability to store 10 stations (5 FM and 5 AM), a very advanced feature for the time that allowed immediate recall of preferred channels.
Automatic Search: Equipped with an automatic scanning function that stops as soon as it detects a signal of sufficient intensity.
Technical Specifications
Sensitivity (FM): 1.9 µV (10.8 dBf), making it very effective even in areas with weak radio signals.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Exceptional for an era tuner, with 80 dB in Mono and 72 dB in Stereo.
Stereo Separation: 52 dB (at 1 kHz), ensuring a wide and well-defined soundstage.
Harmonic Distortion: Extremely low (0.08% in mono, 0.1% in stereo).
Frequency Response: From 30 Hz to 15 kHz (+0.2/-0.5 dB), covering the full spectrum of standard FM transmissions.
Panel and Connections
Digital Display: Shows the exact frequency via a bright green alphanumeric display, coordinated with the A-9’s VU meters.
Variable Output: A rare feature is the adjustable output (from 80 to 2000 mV), allowing you to level the tuner's volume relative to other sources such as the turntable.
Antennas: Supports both the classic 300 ohm (ribbon) and 75 ohm (coaxial cable) for FM.

The Teac V-9 (1981) is the star piece of the series in mechanical terms. It is a two-head cassette deck that stands out for its higher-than-average tape pull precision, thanks to an internal architecture derived from Teac/Tascam professional models.
Mechanics and Heads
Three-Motor System: Unlike many cheap single-motor decks of the era, the V-9 uses three independent motors (one for capstan/drag, one for rewinding, and one for services). This greatly reduces wow & flutter.
Permalloy Heads: Uses high-density heads that offer excellent wear resistance and a linear frequency response, ideal for capturing high-frequency details.
Total Logic Mechanics: Touch-sensitive (electronic) controls allow switching from one function to another (e.g., from rewind to play) without pressing stop, protecting the tape from pulls.

Technical Specifications
Frequency Response
Metal Tape: 20 Hz – 19 kHz
Chromium/Cobalt Tape: 20 Hz – 18 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 59 dB (no Dolby), rising to about 70 dB with Dolby B active.
Wow & Flutter: Only 0.045% (WRMS), an excellent value ensuring an extremely stable playback speed.
Tape Compatibility: Selector for Normal (Type I), Chrome (Type II) and Metal (Type IV).
Special Features and Aesthetics
Display “Color Blocks”: The most iconic element. Two large color LED bars show peak levels, making recording calibration very intuitive and visually striking.
Fine Bias: Includes a trim potentiometer for fine bias adjustment, allowing optimization of recording based on the specific tape brand used.
Digital Tape Counter: A green 3-digit LED display, much more precise than mechanical reel counters.
Timer Standby: Ready to start recording or playback via an external timer.

The set will be carefully packed and shipping will be insured.

Any applicable duties are the buyer’s responsibility.