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General:

    Manufacturer: Sony
    Model: TC-KA 6 ES
    Type: Cassette Tape Deck
    Years of manufacture: 1995 - 2000
    Made in: Japan
    Color: Black, Champagne
    Remote control: yes
    Power consumption: 220 V, 50 Hz, 30 W
    Dimensions: 430 x 135 x 360 mm (WxHxD)
    Weight: 7,6 kg
    Original price: 1'400 DM (black) / 1'500 DM (champagne)


Connections:

    Number of inputs:
        Line Cinch: 0.16 V/ 47 kOhm
    Number of outputs:
        Line Cinch: 0.5 V/ 47 kOhm

Load impedance 10 kOhm

        Headphones: 0-3 mW at 32 Ohm (6.3 mm jack)


Technical data:

    Audio heads: 3
    motors: 3
    Variation of synchronism: 0.025 % (WRMS), ± 0.07 % (DIN), ± 0.05 % (IEC)
    Band types: Type I / II / IV
    Frequency response:
        20-21,000 Hz (Pure IV, ±3 dB).
        20-19,000 Hz (Type II CrO2)
        20-17,000 Hz (Type I Ferro)
    Distortion factor:
        Type I: 0.4 %

Type IV: 1.5

    Signal-to-noise ratio:
        I: 57 dB

II: 59 dB

        IV: 61 dB
    Auto Reverse: no
    Title search: yes (AMS)
    Dolby: B / C / S / HX-Pro
    MPX filter: yes, switchable
    Rewind time: 90 s (C-60)
    Fader: no
    Pitch control: no
    CD synchro recording: yes


Special features:

    Dolby HX-pro is always on (switchable on KA 3/5/7 ES).
    3-head deck with rear tape control
    Automatic tape type detection
    Double-capstan tape drive with direct drive and sapphire bearings of the sound waves
    Fluorescent level meter with 2 × 24 segments
    Gold-plated inputs and outputs
    Cassette compartment motor-controlled and with fixed locking mechanism for the inserted cassette for maximum precision
    Timer pre-installation for recording / playback
    CD synchro playback with Sony CD players possible
    Built-in sensor for remote control (RM-J701)
    Aluminium front panel
    SD sound heads (Super Density = Permalloy)
    Tape calibration on 3 levels with test tone generator: Bias, Level and Equalizer
    Test tones: 15 kHz, 3 kHz, 400 Hz
    Headphone output, adjustable (6.3 mm jack, gold-plated)

Comments

    Previous model:
        Sony TC-K 909 ES
    Successor model: none. The TC-KA 6 ES marks the end of the high-quality ES series of cassette decks.
   
    The Sony TC-KA 6 led the test best lists of the Hifi magazine Stereoplay for a long time (1995-2000, see below).
   

Reports:

    Stereoplay 9/1995: Absolute top class IV (Only device of this class). Then 1997- July 1998: 20 points, top class, very good (Only device in this class). From 8/1998-2000 : 41 points, top class, very good, only unit in this class. (Stereoplay had refined the rating system from 8/98 = doubled).

Stereo 8/1995: 2 stars, very good. 2nd place in the best list (until 1997). "Smooth sound for the life of the recorder. The cast drive is now back in top form." 



This outstanding tape deck / cassette recorder was purchased in 2024.

The device is technically in very good condition. Slight optical marks on the housing. On the rear side there are optical marks. On the front side excellent.

The recordings and the playback of these are first class and will convince you.

The device comes from a pet-free, non-smoking household and will be shipped in perfect condition.




Very good - Number of items: 1 - Including: No extra's

Sony - TC-KA6ES Cassette recorder-player

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Solid state amplifier

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Reel to reel audio

Reel to reel deck 18 cm

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Solid state stereo amplifier

Equalizer

Country of origin

Netherlands

Material

Plastic

Aluminium

Wood

Rosewood

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Extras

No extra's

Power cord

+ Extra item (see description)

Remote control

Original user manual

Refurbished

Power Adapter

Power supply

No cables

Case

Brochures

Microphone Shock Mount

Flight Case

+extra item (see description)

Anti-pop Filter

Period

2010-2020

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2024

Style

Industrial

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Creator

Various Artists/Bands in 1970's

Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Various Artists/Bands in Rock

Japan & Related

Livio Castiglioni

Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Achille Castiglioni

Raymond Loewy

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Poland -   - 2024

Audiomanufactura - Audio rack - aluminium, venner, wood, leader - Platform Antivibration

Excellent - Number of items: 1 - Including: Tuner - No extra's

Marantz - Model 2020 Tuner

Good - 2000

TDK MD74 Minidisc Number of items: 30

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