JVC - CD-1655 / 2-Head Top-Loading Stereo Cassette recorder-player

The JVC CD-1655 (produced between 1973 and 1976) is a classic top-loading stereo cassette deck known for its angled control panel (slant panel) and wooden housing.
Below you will find all technical and functional features of this specific model:
Visual & Mechanical Features
• Design: A top-loading table model with a walnut wood housing. The control panel is slanted for better ergonomics during seated operation.
• VU Meters: Equipped with two analog, backlit VU meters (left and right) on the top to visually monitor recording and playback levels.
• Tape Counter: A mechanical 3-digit analog counter with a reset button to keep track of the tape position.
• Control Keys: Robust mechanical piano keys on the right side (Record, Rewind, Fast Forward, Play/Record, Stop and Eject).
• Slider Controls: Two independent vertical sliders on the left to separately set the recording level for the left and right channels (REC/PB LEVEL L-R).
Technical Specifications:
• Audio System: 2-channel, 4-track stereo recording and playback.
• Heads: Equipped with durable ferrite heads (Ferrite record/play heads).
• Tape Selection: A manual switch (Bias & Equalizer) to switch between Normal (Type I) and Chrome (CrO2) (Type II) magnetic tapes.
• Noise Reduction: Built-in analog Noise-Suppressor circuit (the precursor to later JVC Dolby systems) to reduce tape hiss.
• Frequency Range:
• 30 Hz – 16,000 Hz when using Chrome tapes.
• 40 Hz – 14,000 Hz when using Normal tapes.
• Signal-to- Noise Ratio (S/N Ratio): < 50 dB at 1 kHz.
• Auto Stop: Features an Auto Stop function that shuts off the mechanism when the cassette reaches the end.
Connections & Physical Data
• Audio System: 2-channel, 4-track stereo recording and playback.
• Heads: Equipped with durable ferrite heads (Ferrite record/play heads).
• Tape Selection: A manual switch (Bias & Equalizer) to switch between Normal (Type I) and Chrome (CrO2) (Type II) magnetic tapes.
• Noise Reduction: Built-in analog Noise-Suppressor circuit (the precursor to later Dolby systems from JVC) to reduce tape hiss.
• Frequency Range:
• 30 Hz – 16,000 Hz when using Chrome tapes.
• 40 Hz – 14,000 Hz when using Normal tapes.
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N Ratio): < 50 dB at 1 kHz.
• Auto Stop: Includes an Auto Stop function that disables the mechanism when the cassette ends.
Aansluitingen & Fysieke Gegevens:
• Front I/O:
• 2x 6.3 mm jack inputs for microphones (left and right) to make live recordings.
• 1x 6.3 mm jack output for a headphone (Phones).
• Power Supply: Operates on AC power (AC, 220V).
• Dimensions: 383 x 120 x 250 mm (Width x Height x Depth).
• Weight: Approximately 3.7 kg.
The tape counter sometimes sticks and needs inspection. No shipping warranty; items are packed in the best possible way, but the unit is sensitive to rough handling by carriers.
All photos are part of the description. Pick-up available. Shipping with track and trace code, possibly insured.