Sony - TC-K630ES / 3-Head Dual Capstan with Dolby B/C NR and HX Pro Audio-cassette deck

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Sony TC-K630ES 3-head dual-capstan stereo cassette deck in black from the ES line, circa 1989–1990; tested and fully functional with good physical condition, serial number 500243, weight 10 kg.

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Sony TC-K630ES high-end 3-head stereo cassette deck in black, from Sony’s renowned audiofile ES (Elevated Standard) series (circa 1989–1990). Technically in 100% fully functional condition (play, record and fast forward/rewind work perfectly) and visually in nice condition with light signs of use in line with age.
Thanks to the discrete 3-head design with durable Laser Amorphous heads, direct NAB tape monitoring during recording is possible. The transport features three motors and a quiet, motorized cassette-loading mechanism. Sonically, the K630ES delivers a very tight, dynamic and detailed playback with an unusually quiet background. Equipped with manual bias calibration, Dolby B/C noise reduction and Dolby HX Pro headroom boost to extract the maximum from every tape.
Specifications
Type: 3-head discrete single compact cassette deck
Model: Sony TC-K630ES
Series: Elevated Standard (ES-line)
Color: Black
Track system: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape speed: 4.76 cm/s
Heads: 1x Laser Amorphous recording head, 1x Laser Amorphous playback head, 1x Sendust/Ferrite erase head
Motors: 3 (1x capstan, 1x reel, 1x mechanism/load)
Tape types: Type I (Normal), Type II (CrO2), Type IV (Metal) with automatic tape selection
Noise reduction: Dolby-B NR, Dolby-C NR, Dolby HX Pro
Frequency range: 20 Hz – 21,000 Hz (Type IV Metal tape), 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (Type II CrO2)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 75 dB (with Dolby C, Metal tape)
Wow and flutter: 0.05% (WRMS)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 1.0%
Features: manual bias adjustment (Bias Cal), real-time digital counter, Peak-Hold level meters, Memory Stop/Play
Connections: Line In (RCA), Line Out (RCA), gold-plated 3.5 mm headphone output with adjustable volume
Power supply: 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D): 43.0 x 13.5 x 35.0 cm
Weight: approx. 6.9 kg
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (Tokyo, Japan)

Sony TC-K630ES high-end 3-head stereo cassette deck in black, from Sony’s renowned audiofile ES (Elevated Standard) series (circa 1989–1990). Technically in 100% fully functional condition (play, record and fast forward/rewind work perfectly) and visually in nice condition with light signs of use in line with age.
Thanks to the discrete 3-head design with durable Laser Amorphous heads, direct NAB tape monitoring during recording is possible. The transport features three motors and a quiet, motorized cassette-loading mechanism. Sonically, the K630ES delivers a very tight, dynamic and detailed playback with an unusually quiet background. Equipped with manual bias calibration, Dolby B/C noise reduction and Dolby HX Pro headroom boost to extract the maximum from every tape.
Specifications
Type: 3-head discrete single compact cassette deck
Model: Sony TC-K630ES
Series: Elevated Standard (ES-line)
Color: Black
Track system: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape speed: 4.76 cm/s
Heads: 1x Laser Amorphous recording head, 1x Laser Amorphous playback head, 1x Sendust/Ferrite erase head
Motors: 3 (1x capstan, 1x reel, 1x mechanism/load)
Tape types: Type I (Normal), Type II (CrO2), Type IV (Metal) with automatic tape selection
Noise reduction: Dolby-B NR, Dolby-C NR, Dolby HX Pro
Frequency range: 20 Hz – 21,000 Hz (Type IV Metal tape), 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (Type II CrO2)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 75 dB (with Dolby C, Metal tape)
Wow and flutter: 0.05% (WRMS)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 1.0%
Features: manual bias adjustment (Bias Cal), real-time digital counter, Peak-Hold level meters, Memory Stop/Play
Connections: Line In (RCA), Line Out (RCA), gold-plated 3.5 mm headphone output with adjustable volume
Power supply: 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D): 43.0 x 13.5 x 35.0 cm
Weight: approx. 6.9 kg
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (Tokyo, Japan)

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Sony
Model
TC-K630ES / 3-Head Dual Capstan with Dolby B/C NR and HX Pro
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Serial Number
500243
Weight
10 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
The NetherlandsVerified
57
Objects sold
91.67%
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