TEAC - A-3440 Reel to reel deck 26 cm

Proposal for collectors, enthusiasts of analog recording, and investors in vintage audio: 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 renowned Simul-Sync system, it made professional multitrack recording accessible to musicians, private studios, and sound engineers, becoming a reference machine for an entire generation of music producers.

The unit offered stands out for an extraordinary preservation state, extremely rare to find on the international market. Machine from a private collection, kept with obsessive care and never used in professional or intensive activities. Exceptional aesthetics, flawless front, perfectly legible silkscreen, 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: 7½ and 15 ips
- Frequency response up to 24 kHz
- Wow & Flutter 0.04%
- Fully professional construction, Made in Japan
- Weight about 25 kg

An Icon of Analog Recording

The TEAC A-3440 is universally recognized 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 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.

Condition Report
- Exceptional aesthetic conditions
- Original components
- Collector-grade preservation
- Virtually unused
- Mechanics and front panel in rare condition for its age
- Difficult to find a unit in this state

Premium Packaging

The machine will be prepared with museum-grade professional packaging, specifically designed for high-value vintage audio equipment.

Double reinforced box
High-density shock-absorbing protections
Internal mechanism locking
Full corner protection
Professional materials suitable for heavy transport
Photographic documentation of packaging process
Shipping insured and traceable
Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 445 × 523 × 235 mm
Weight: ~25 kg

Note for Collectors
TEAC A-3440 units in original and superior preservation conditions are becoming increasingly hard to find. A machine that represents one of the most fascinating expressions of Japan’s golden era of analog recording and that 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 at all stages of transport.

Given the nature, weight, and collectible value of the TEAC A-3440, a thorough professional packaging will be prepared using materials specific to high-value vintage audio equipment:
- Double high-strength reinforced packaging
- Multilayer high-density shock protections
- Stabilization and securing of the device inside the packaging
- Dedicated protection for front panel, knobs, controls, and delicate parts
- Corner and exposed surface reinforcement
- Professional materials able to support the machine’s weight during transport
- Complete photographic documentation of preparation and packaging steps

The utmost care will be devoted to shipping safety so the recorder arrives at its destination in the same excellent condition it is delivered to the courier.

Purchase with the peace of mind of professional, tracked, insured shipping, carried out to standards appropriate to a high-value historical and collectible instrument.