Pioneer - CT-F650 2-Head Stereo Audio-cassette deck

Lot Details
Pioneer - CT-F650
Cassette tape deck
Excellent condition - Item count: 1 - Includes: No extras
Era: 1900-2000
Brand: Pioneer
Model: CT-F650
Multiple models: No
Physical condition: Excellent
No. of items: 1
Includes: No extras
Year of manufacture: 1980
Weight: 8 kg
Functional condition: Tested and works/useful
Pioneer CT-F650 - Iconic Vintage Japanese Cassette Deck | Hi-End Audio Collection
For sale: magnificent Pioneer CT-F650, one of the most fascinating and sought-after cassette decks in the famous CT-F series, manufactured in Japan during the golden age of analog high fidelity.
Produced between 1979 and 1981, this machine perfectly embodies Pioneer’s construction philosophy of the era: mechanical robustness, sound quality, and a design now considered iconic by vintage audio enthusiasts.
The CT-F650 stands out immediately with its spectacular blue Fluoroscan indicators, an aesthetic element that has become a symbol of Pioneer electronics from the late seventies. A dramatic presence that makes this recorder not only a high-quality audio source but also a true collectible object.
Compatible with Normal, CrO, and Metal tapes, it incorporates Dolby B Noise Reduction and the famous Pioneer Music Select System (PMS) for automatic track search, a feature particularly advanced for its time. The analog circuitry and Japanese mechanics guarantee a warm, dynamic, and immersive listening experience highly appreciated by analog sound lovers.
Technical Features
Stereo cassette recorder with 2 heads
Compatible with Type I, CrO, and Metal tapes
Dolby B system
Pioneer Music Select System (PMS)
DC Servo motor
Frequency response up to 18 kHz with Metal tapes
Signal-to-noise ratio up to 69 dB
Wow & Flutter 0.05%
Made In Japan construction
Specifications
Year of production: 1979-1981
Manufacturing country: Japan
Dimensions: 420 × 150 × 335 mm
Weight: approximately 7.1 kg
Condition Report
A unit aimed at audiophiles and collectors. Aesthetic and functional conditions are carefully documented in the lot photographs. A piece increasingly difficult to obtain in original configuration, especially valued by enthusiasts of Pioneer electronics from the Silver Face series. Many collectors consider today the CT-F series among the most representative of late-1970s Japanese analog production.
Professional Packaging and Shipping
Insured
The device will be prepared with meticulous professional packaging, specifically designed for high-value vintage electronics. Heavy-duty reinforced double boxing
Multilayer anti-impact protections
Internal lock to prevent movement during transport
Dedicated protection for front panel, controls, and delicate parts
Corner and exposed surface reinforcement
Photographic documentation of packaging phases
Shipping will be carried out via traceable, insured express courier, with coverage appropriate to the merchandise value, to guarantee maximum security during transport.
Note for Collectors
The Pioneer CT-F650 represents one of the most elegant and recognizable models from Pioneer’s production. A component that combines historical value, aesthetic charm, and sonic quality, ideal for completing a high-end vintage setup or a collection dedicated to Japan’s hi-fi golden era.