No. 107831786

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TEAC - V-900X 3-heads dBx Audio-cassette deck
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€ 436
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TEAC - V-900X 3-heads dBx Audio-cassette deck

The TEAC V-900X is a high-end, advanced 3-head stereo cassette deck, manufactured by the Japanese company TEAC between 1982 and 1987. At the time, this model—positioned just below the legendary Z-series (such as the Z-6000)—represented the absolute pinnacle of the company's product lineup. Among audio enthusiasts, the deck is renowned for its exceptional sound quality, a direct-drive capstan motor, and a sophisticated automatic calibration system. Key Features & Specifications • 3-Head Design: Equipped with wear-resistant Cobalt Amorphous heads (separate heads for recording and playback). This allows for real-time monitoring of the recording quality directly from the tape (source/tape monitoring). • 3-Motor Transport: The deck features a reliable three-motor configuration: a DC FG-servo motor for the direct-drive capstan, a DC motor for the reels, and a separate auxiliary motor for the mechanism (such as the door operation). • Auto-Calibration (Auto Cal): A built-in computer automatically tests the cassette and precisely adjusts the bias, frequency equalization, and recording level to ensure optimal results. • Noise Reduction: In addition to the standard Dolby B and C systems, the V-900X is equipped with dbx (Type II). With dbx engaged, the deck can achieve an impressive signal-to-noise ratio of over 80 to 92 dB. • Tape compatibility: Full support for Type I (Normal), Type II (Chrome/CrO2), and Type IV (Metal) cassettes. Technical Specifications Specification Value Frequency Response (Metal) 30 Hz – 21,000 Hz (±3dB) Wow & Flutter (Speed ​​Variation) < 0.028% (WRMS) Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 2.5% Dimensions (W x H x D) 432 x 114 x 327 mm Weight 7.5 kg Dream Cassette deck in excellent condition. Is has a beautiful sound with tight bass. Direct Drive Motor Mechanism. Numerous alignment possibilities including automatic alignment. 3 Heads. DBX noise Reduction. Best collectors item. Heads cleaned and demagnetized, they are as new. New idler wheel installed New lamp installed, so counters and playback work perfect again. New Gold cap for memory installed. All contacts cleaned Sounds superb, real high end deck. ype: 3-head, single compact cassette deck Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s Heads: 1 x combination record/playback, 1 x erase Motor: 1 x reel, 1 x capstan, 1 x mechanism Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal Noise Reduction: B, C, DBX Wow and Flutter: 0.06% Total Harmonic Distortion: 2.5% Input: 275mV (line), 0.34mV (mic) Output: 0.5V (line) Weight: 7.5kg Year: 1984 Carefully shipped Pictures are description Tape not included

No. 107831786

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TEAC - V-900X 3-heads dBx Audio-cassette deck

TEAC - V-900X 3-heads dBx Audio-cassette deck

The TEAC V-900X is a high-end, advanced 3-head stereo cassette deck, manufactured by the Japanese company TEAC between 1982 and 1987. At the time, this model—positioned just below the legendary Z-series (such as the Z-6000)—represented the absolute pinnacle of the company's product lineup.
Among audio enthusiasts, the deck is renowned for its exceptional sound quality, a direct-drive capstan motor, and a sophisticated automatic calibration system.

Key Features & Specifications

• 3-Head Design: Equipped with wear-resistant Cobalt Amorphous heads (separate heads for recording and playback). This allows for real-time monitoring of the recording quality directly from the tape (source/tape monitoring).
• 3-Motor Transport: The deck features a reliable three-motor configuration: a DC FG-servo motor for the direct-drive capstan, a DC motor for the reels, and a separate auxiliary motor for the mechanism (such as the door operation).
• Auto-Calibration (Auto Cal): A built-in computer automatically tests the cassette and precisely adjusts the bias, frequency equalization, and recording level to ensure optimal results.
• Noise Reduction: In addition to the standard Dolby B and C systems, the V-900X is equipped with dbx (Type II). With dbx engaged, the deck can achieve an impressive signal-to-noise ratio of over 80 to 92 dB. • Tape compatibility: Full support for Type I (Normal), Type II (Chrome/CrO2), and Type IV (Metal) cassettes.

Technical Specifications


Specification Value
Frequency Response (Metal) 30 Hz – 21,000 Hz (±3dB)
Wow & Flutter (Speed ​​Variation) < 0.028% (WRMS)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 2.5%
Dimensions (W x H x D) 432 x 114 x 327 mm
Weight 7.5 kg

Dream Cassette deck in excellent condition.
Is has a beautiful sound with tight bass.

Direct Drive Motor Mechanism. Numerous alignment possibilities including automatic alignment. 3 Heads. DBX noise Reduction.

Best collectors item.


Heads cleaned and demagnetized, they are as new.
New idler wheel installed
New lamp installed, so counters and playback work perfect again.
New Gold cap for memory installed.
All contacts cleaned
Sounds superb, real high end deck.

ype: 3-head, single compact cassette deck

Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo

Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s

Heads: 1 x combination record/playback, 1 x erase

Motor: 1 x reel, 1 x capstan, 1 x mechanism

Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal

Noise Reduction: B, C, DBX

Wow and Flutter: 0.06%

Total Harmonic Distortion: 2.5%

Input: 275mV (line), 0.34mV (mic)

Output: 0.5V (line)

Weight: 7.5kg

Year: 1984

Carefully shipped

Pictures are description
Tape not included

Final bid
€ 436
Matthew McIvor
Expert
Estimate  € 480 - € 530

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