This Sony TC-U2 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Sony in 1979 and discontinued a year later. The main features of the Sony TC-U2 are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and ferro-chrome tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport. Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well. Level meters used on the TC-U2 are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable TC-U2 transport function selection. A good match with the TA-212 of TA-313. The belts are changed, heads and contacts cleaned. Record, plays and spins very good. Some scratches on the top of the case. Carefully shipped!