TEAC - a303 Audio-cassette deck

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TEAC a303, manufactured in 1978, is a 2-head stereo cassette deck in very good physical condition, tested and ready for use, weighing 8 kg, and includes an extra item as described.

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The service manual and schematics are included with the tape deck. The TEAC A-303 from the late 1970s (1977–1980) is an excellent example of Japanese audio engineering from a time when equipment was built without compromises, focusing on metal and durable mechanics. Large, backlit VU meters and a mechanical, three-digit tape counter. In addition, beneath the counter there is a hidden record indicator that, when recording is engaged, lights up a cartoon-like oscilloscope trace.

- Type: 2-head stereo cassette deck (record/playback head + erase head).
- Drive: Single-capstan design, powered by a solid belt and a strong DC motor.
- Tape handling: Switch for ferric (Type I), chrome (Type II), and the iconic ferrichrome (Type III – FeCr).
- Systems: Dolby B noise reduction."

The service manual and schematics are included with the tape deck. The TEAC A-303 from the late 1970s (1977–1980) is an excellent example of Japanese audio engineering from a time when equipment was built without compromises, focusing on metal and durable mechanics. Large, backlit VU meters and a mechanical, three-digit tape counter. In addition, beneath the counter there is a hidden record indicator that, when recording is engaged, lights up a cartoon-like oscilloscope trace.

- Type: 2-head stereo cassette deck (record/playback head + erase head).
- Drive: Single-capstan design, powered by a solid belt and a strong DC motor.
- Tape handling: Switch for ferric (Type I), chrome (Type II), and the iconic ferrichrome (Type III – FeCr).
- Systems: Dolby B noise reduction."

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
TEAC
Model
a303
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
1
Includes
+ Extra item (see description)
Year of manufacture
1978
Weight
8 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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