Tandberg - TCD 440A -3-head Dual-capstan- Audio-cassette deck

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Tandberg TCD 440A three‑head dual‑capstan reel‑to‑reel tape deck, manufactured in 1979, in very good physical condition and tested to be working, with refurbished status, original box, and includes two spare motors and wooden side panels.

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TANDBERG TCD 440 A —fully serviced: all electrolytic capacitors have been replaced with Nichicon Fine Gold and Gold series components. All trimmers, tantalum capacitors, and diodes were replaced, as well as the pinch rollers and several transistors (the old parts are visible in the photos). It has not been modified—only restored using high-quality original parts and properly calibrated. It comes with all original accessories and the box. As a bonus, you also receive two spare motors and wooden side panels.
Specifications:
Type: 3 separate heads (1 x record, 1 x playback, 1 x erase);
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo;
Tape Speed: 4.76 cm/s;
Features: Dyneq equalization system, Actilinear recording, logic-controlled tape transport, phase correction circuits, adjustable bias (Type I, CrO2, Metal), 3-motor tape transport;
Noise Reduction: Dolby B;
Frequency Response: 18Hz to 21kHz (Metal tape);
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70dB (Dolby B);
Wow and Flutter:
I will pack it very securely, using two boxes and plenty of packing material.

TANDBERG TCD 440 A —fully serviced: all electrolytic capacitors have been replaced with Nichicon Fine Gold and Gold series components. All trimmers, tantalum capacitors, and diodes were replaced, as well as the pinch rollers and several transistors (the old parts are visible in the photos). It has not been modified—only restored using high-quality original parts and properly calibrated. It comes with all original accessories and the box. As a bonus, you also receive two spare motors and wooden side panels.
Specifications:
Type: 3 separate heads (1 x record, 1 x playback, 1 x erase);
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo;
Tape Speed: 4.76 cm/s;
Features: Dyneq equalization system, Actilinear recording, logic-controlled tape transport, phase correction circuits, adjustable bias (Type I, CrO2, Metal), 3-motor tape transport;
Noise Reduction: Dolby B;
Frequency Response: 18Hz to 21kHz (Metal tape);
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70dB (Dolby B);
Wow and Flutter:
I will pack it very securely, using two boxes and plenty of packing material.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Tandberg
Model
TCD 440A -3-head Dual-capstan-
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
1
Includes
+ Extra item (see description), Box, Refurbished
Year of manufacture
1979
Weight
7 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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