TEAC - A-3440 Reel to reel deck 26 cm

Proposal for collectors, analog recording enthusiasts, and investors in vintage audio: the magnificent TEAC A-3440, one of the most iconic multitrack reel-to-reel recorders ever produced by the historic Japanese company TEAC.

Made in Japan between the late 1970s and early 1980s, the A-3440 model represents a milestone in the history of analog recording. Thanks to the famous Simul-Sync system, it made professional multitrack recording accessible to musicians, private studios, and sound technicians, becoming a reference machine for an entire generation of music producers.

The unit offered stands out for its extraordinarily pristine conservation state, extremely rare to find on the international market. Machine from a private collection, carefully preserved and never used in professional or intensive activities. Exceptional aesthetics, flawless front, perfectly legible silkscreening, original components, and wood finishes in excellent condition.

Technical Features
1/4" reel-to-reel analog recorder
4-track / 4-channel multitrack system
Simul-Sync technology for professional overdubbing
Three independent motors
Three dedicated heads (erase, record, playback)
Reel support up to 10.5"
Speed: 7.5 and 15 ips
Frequency response up to 24 kHz
Wow & Flutter 0.04%
Professional construction, entirely Made in Japan
Weight approximately 25 kg

An icon of analog recording

The TEAC A-3440 is universally recognised as one of the best semi-professional multitrack recorders of its era. Derived from TEAC’s experience in the professional TASCAM division, it helped bring multitrack recording out of the large studios, becoming a fundamental tool for musicians, producers, and collectors.

Today it represents a highly sought-after device for both audiophile use and as an investment in prestigious vintage hi-fi.

State of Preservation
Exceptional aesthetic conditions
Original components
Collezione-grade conservation
Practically unused
Mechanical and front panel in rare condition for its age
A device difficult to find in this state
Premium Packaging

The unit will be prepared with museum-grade professional packing, specifically designed for high-value vintage audio gear.

Double reinforced box
High-density anti-shock protections
Internal mechanical lock
Full corner protection
Professional materials for heavy transport
Photographic documentation of packing process
Shipped insured and traceable
Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 445 × 523 × 235 mm
Weight: approximately 25 kg

Note for collectors
Units of the TEAC A-3440 in original condition and superior conservation are becoming increasingly hard to find. A machine that represents one of the most fascinating expressions of Japan’s golden age of analog recording and deserves a place in a high-end collection.

Shipping and Professional Packaging
The device will be entrusted exclusively to a specialized courier with traceable shipping insured for the full sale value, ensuring maximum protection throughout the transport.

Given the nature, weight, and collectible value of the TEAC A-3440, a meticulous professional packaging will be prepared, using materials specifically designed for high-value vintage audio equipment:

Double high-strength reinforced packaging
Multi-layer high-density anti-shock protections
Locking and stabilization of the device inside the package
Dedicated protection for the front panel, knobs, controls, and delicate parts
Angle and surface reinforcement on the most exposed areas
Professional materials capable of supporting the machine’s weight during transport
Complete photographic documentation of preparation and packing stages

The utmost care will be given to shipping safety so that the reel-to-reel arrives at its destination in the same excellent condition it was delivered to the courier.

Purchase with the confidence of a professional, insured, traceable shipment carried out to standards appropriate for a device of high historical and collectible value.