Aiwa - SD-L50 H Cassette recorder-player

Aiwa SD-L50H – Vintage Japanese Cassette Deck (1980-1982)

For sale is an Aiwa SD-L50H cassette deck, a compact Hi-Fi unit manufactured in Japan in the early 1980s. This unit is in good cosmetic condition and fully functional, playing, recording and rewinding correctly.

The equipment shows normal signs of use and wear consistent with its age. Being over 40 years old, it may benefit from a service or preventive maintenance in the future, although it currently operates satisfactorily. Ideal for collectors, vintage audio enthusiasts, or integration into classic Hi-Fi systems.

Operating status
Playback: functional
Recording: functional
Fast forward and rewind: functional
LED indicators: functional
Cosmetic condition: good, with normal signs of use and age
Sold as shown in photographs

Technical Data
Brand: Aiwa
Model: SD-L50H
Type: Single-head stereo cassette deck
Manufacturing period: 1980–1982
Origin: Japan
System: 4-track / 2-channel stereo
Tape speed: 4.76 cm/s
Heads: 1 recording/playback + 1 erase
Motors: 2
Tape compatibility: Type I (Normal), Type II (CrO₂) and Type IV (Metal)
Noise reduction: Dolby B
Frequency response:
Normal: 25 Hz – 15 kHz
CrO₂: 25 Hz – 17 kHz
Metal: 25 Hz – 17 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio:
Dolby off: 56 dB
Dolby B on: up to 64 dB
Wow & Flutter: 0.04% WRMS
Line Input: 50 mV
Microphone Input: 0.3 mV
Line Output: 410 mV
Power consumption: 18 W
Dimensions: 250 × 107 × 254 mm
Weight: 4.5 kg

Features
Metal tape compatible
Dolby B system
12-LED level indicator
Auto-Rewind function
Repeat Play function
Front microphone and headphone inputs
Timer functions (with compatible accessories)

Note: Vintage equipment sold as a collectible item. Photographs should be consulted for a detailed assessment of the cosmetic condition. Functionality confirmed at the time of listing creation.

Will be carefully packed for safe transport.

Cassette from the photos is not included, for demonstration purposes only.