Sony - TC-K970 ES Cassette recorder-player

Sony TC-K970ES High-End Cassette Deck ES Series in Excellent Condition

The Sony TC-K970ES is a top-of-the-line cassette deck from Sony's prestigious ES (Elevated Standard) series, known for its exceptional sound quality, durability, and Japanese precision engineering. A true high-end piece of equipment for discerning audiophiles and collectors.


Equipment in excellent overall condition, both aesthetically and functionally.

Perfect working order: all functions tested (playback, recording, fast forward, rewind, auto-calibration, Dolby, etc.).

Slight signs of use and age, normal for vintage equipment, but no significant damage.

Cylinder heads in excellent condition, with no wear.

Crystal clear sound with no distortion.

Main Features

System with 3 independent heads (recording, playback and erasing)

2 high-precision motors

Closed Loop Dual Capstan – greater strap traction stability

Dolby B, C and HX Pro – excellent noise reduction.

Self-calibration system for bias and equalization for each type of tape.

Digital LED level indicators (peak level meters)

Robust construction with brushed aluminum front panel.

Classic and elegant design of the ES series.

Technical Specifications:

Frequency response: 15 Hz to 21,000 Hz (with metal tape)

Signal-to-noise ratio: up to 78 dB with Dolby C

Wow and flutter: 0.018% WRMS

THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): extremely low, high fidelity reproduction.

Stereo RCA Inputs/Outputs

Dimensions: approx. 430 x 135 x 360 mm (W x H x D)

Weight: approximately 9 kg


This is a rare piece of equipment to find in such good condition and fully functional, ideal for anyone who wants a true piece of sound engineering from the golden age of analog audio.

Perfect for collectors, audiophiles, or studios that value the fidelity of analog sound.

Includes professional packaging