Pioneer - CT-F1250 Cassette recorder-player

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Pioneer CT-F1250 stereo cassette deck, vintage 1979–1981, in excellent condition and tested and working.

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Pioneer CT-F1250 – Stereo Cassette Tape Deck

Excellent vintage Pioneer cassette deck CT-F1250, in good condition and fully functional. A full service was carried out.

This is a top-of-the-line Pioneer model, produced in Japan between 1979 and 1981, known for its robust construction, excellent playback quality, and the transport system with a direct drive capstan controlled by a quartz PLL.

The unit presents a good overall condition, maintaining the original aesthetics. Minor signs of use and aging may be present, as expected in equipment of this vintage era.

Main features:

• 2-channel stereo cassette deck
• 4-track system
• 3 heads
• Combined recording/playback ferrite head
• Dedicated erase head
• 2 motors
• Capstan Quartz PLL Direct Drive
• High-torque DC motor for fast forward/rewind
• Tape speed: 4.75 cm/s
• Compatible with Normal, FeCr, CrO₂ and Metal tapes
• Dolby B Noise Reduction
• Pitch Control, approximately ±6%
• Tape Calibration
• Memory Stop / Memory Play
• Auto Start / Auto Stop
• Counter Repeat / End Repeat
• Fluorescent level meters with Peak, Peak Hold and Average
• Digital tape counter
• Cassette compartment illumination
• Output level control
• Line and Microphone inputs
• Line and Headphones outputs

Technical specifications:

Frequency response:
• Normal/LH tape: 25 Hz – 16 kHz ±3 dB
• FeCr tape: 25 Hz – 17.5 kHz ±3 dB
• CrO₂ tape: 25 Hz – 17.5 kHz ±3 dB
• Metal tape: 25 Hz – 18.5 kHz ±3 dB

Wow & Flutter: ≤ 0.03% WRMS
Signal-to-noise ratio: better than 59 dB, Dolby OFF
Signal-to-noise ratio: better than 69 dB, Dolby ON
Harmonic distortion: ≤ 1.0%
Line Output: 450 mV nominal
Line Input: 60 mV
Microphone Input: 0.3 mV

Dimensions: approximately 420 × 187 × 369.5 mm
Weight: approximately 11.4 kg
Made in Japan
Production period: 1979–1981

An excellent vintage deck for collectors and fans of classic audio, especially appealing for its combination of robust construction, Direct Drive, three heads, pitch control, and compatibility with Metal tapes.

It will be carefully packed with proper protection to ensure safe transport.

Cassette in the photo not included, for demonstration only.

Pioneer CT-F1250 – Stereo Cassette Tape Deck

Excellent vintage Pioneer cassette deck CT-F1250, in good condition and fully functional. A full service was carried out.

This is a top-of-the-line Pioneer model, produced in Japan between 1979 and 1981, known for its robust construction, excellent playback quality, and the transport system with a direct drive capstan controlled by a quartz PLL.

The unit presents a good overall condition, maintaining the original aesthetics. Minor signs of use and aging may be present, as expected in equipment of this vintage era.

Main features:

• 2-channel stereo cassette deck
• 4-track system
• 3 heads
• Combined recording/playback ferrite head
• Dedicated erase head
• 2 motors
• Capstan Quartz PLL Direct Drive
• High-torque DC motor for fast forward/rewind
• Tape speed: 4.75 cm/s
• Compatible with Normal, FeCr, CrO₂ and Metal tapes
• Dolby B Noise Reduction
• Pitch Control, approximately ±6%
• Tape Calibration
• Memory Stop / Memory Play
• Auto Start / Auto Stop
• Counter Repeat / End Repeat
• Fluorescent level meters with Peak, Peak Hold and Average
• Digital tape counter
• Cassette compartment illumination
• Output level control
• Line and Microphone inputs
• Line and Headphones outputs

Technical specifications:

Frequency response:
• Normal/LH tape: 25 Hz – 16 kHz ±3 dB
• FeCr tape: 25 Hz – 17.5 kHz ±3 dB
• CrO₂ tape: 25 Hz – 17.5 kHz ±3 dB
• Metal tape: 25 Hz – 18.5 kHz ±3 dB

Wow & Flutter: ≤ 0.03% WRMS
Signal-to-noise ratio: better than 59 dB, Dolby OFF
Signal-to-noise ratio: better than 69 dB, Dolby ON
Harmonic distortion: ≤ 1.0%
Line Output: 450 mV nominal
Line Input: 60 mV
Microphone Input: 0.3 mV

Dimensions: approximately 420 × 187 × 369.5 mm
Weight: approximately 11.4 kg
Made in Japan
Production period: 1979–1981

An excellent vintage deck for collectors and fans of classic audio, especially appealing for its combination of robust construction, Direct Drive, three heads, pitch control, and compatibility with Metal tapes.

It will be carefully packed with proper protection to ensure safe transport.

Cassette in the photo not included, for demonstration only.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Pioneer
Model
CT-F1250
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Excellent
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Weight
12 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Sold by
PortugalVerified
74
Objects sold
100%
Private

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