Pioneer - CT-F950 Audio-cassette deck

This highly sought-after deck from the Blue Line series is in very nice condition and has been fully serviced by a professional (see note of €160). The previous owner had this unit serviced two years ago. Since then it was idle, hence serviced again.

Very well packed and insured shipping. I will pay the insurance.

3-head system (3-head) for separate recording, playback, and erase head.
2 motors: one capstan motor and one reel motor.
Supports Type I, FeCr, CrO₂ and Metal tapes.
Dolby B noise reduction.
Manual bias fine adjust for optimal recording quality.
Microprocessor control with memory functions.
Large Fluoroscan VU meters and electronic tape counter.
Technical specifications
Feature Value
Frequency response 20 Hz – 19 kHz (Metal tape)
Signal-to-noise ratio 69 dB (Dolby B engaged)
Wow & Flutter 0.04% WRMS
THD 1.2%
Tape speed 4.75 cm/s
Inputs Line 60 mV, Microphone 0.3 mV
Output Line 0.45 V
Dimensions 420 × 187 × 368.5 mm
Weight 10.1 kg
Pros
Excellent recording and playback quality for its era.
Very stable transport performance (low wow & flutter).
Rugged build quality (over 10 kg).
Classic silver Pioneer look with attractive Fluoroscan lighting.
Suitable for high-quality Metal tapes.
Considerations when purchasing

Because these decks are now over 45 years old:

Belts and idler rubbers are often worn.
Reel motors and transport mechanism may require revision.
Fluoroscan displays can become less bright.
A refurbished unit is considerably more valuable than an unrefurbished one.

In short: the Pioneer CT-F950 is regarded as a highly sought-after vintage cassette deck with excellent sound quality, a beautiful appearance, and collector’s value. If it is technically sound, it can still deliver performances that match many much later cassette decks.