Pioneer - CT F- 850 Cassette recorder-player

The CT - F850 is a fantastic cassette deck from Pioneer’s famous Blue Line series, a high-end unit that used cutting-edge technology at the time for magnetic tape playback and recording.
The construction is very solid: it weighs 10 kg and is made from durable materials such as metal and aluminum, with very little plastic.
The sound is precise and very pleasant, and you can choose between the following tape types: Normal, Metal, CrO2, FeCr.

The deck was carefully serviced before being put up for sale. The belts and winding idler were replaced, and the centrifugal governor of the service motor was checked and cleaned (a common issue with these models). The unit is therefore ready to deliver great listening experiences for a long time to come.
Photos are available showing the work carried out.

Compact single-well, 3-head cassette deck

Track system: 4-track, 2-channel stereo

Tape speed: 4.75 cm/s

Heads: 1 combined record/playback head, 1 erase head

Motors: 1 reel motor, 1 capstan motor

Tape type: Type I, FeCr, CrO2, Metal


Noise reduction: B

Frequency response: 20 Hz to 19 kHz (metal tape)

Signal-to-noise ratio: 69 dB (Dolby B)

Wow and flutter: 0.04%

Total harmonic distortion: 1.2%

Input: 64 mV (line), 0.3 mV (microphone)

Output: 0.45 V (line)

Semiconductors: 52 transistors, 52 diodes, 10 integrated circuits

Dimensions: 420 x 150 x 361 mm

Weight: 9.5 kg

Year: 1980

Cosmetically, it is in perfect condition. To assess its actual cosmetic condition, please look closely at the posted photos, which show the unit for sale and form part of the description.

Shipping will take place within three days of the sale. The unit will be packed with plenty of protective bubble wrap and polystyrene inside a sturdy cardboard box.
For the peace of mind of both seller and buyer, the package will be insured, and the insurance cost is already included in the shipping price.