TEAC - A-640 Cassette recorder-player






Holds dual bachelor's degrees in electronics and physics with 20 years in audio engineering.
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Teac A-640 – Vintage Cassette Player/Recorder
Description
Teac A-640 in good overall aesthetic condition, with slight signs of use and age (see photos).
It is a reference model from Teac, recognized for its excellent build quality and sound fidelity.
Status and Operation
Reproduction: works correctly
Rewind/Fast forward: functional
Recording: not working (requires maintenance/adjustment)
VU meters and lighting: functional
Clean and tested equipment with standard cassette.
Ideal for collectors, vintage audio enthusiasts, or anyone looking to restore a classic Teac machine.
Technical Features
Model: Teac A-640
Type: High-quality stereo cassette deck
Heads: 3 heads (erase / record / playback)
Activation: 2 motors
Tape speed: 4.76 cm/s
Noise system: Dolby B
Frequency response: approx. 20 Hz – 20 kHz (depends on the type of tape).
Signal-to-noise ratio: ~62 dB (with Dolby)
Wow & Flutter: approximately 0.05% WRMS
Input sensitivity
Line In: 70 mV
Mic In: 0.3 mV
Outputs: Line Out RCA
Bias/Equalization Control: adjustable according to tape type.
VU meters: retro-illuminated analog VU meters.
Power supply: 220–240V AC
Approximate dimensions: 445 × 145 × 350 mm
Weight: approximately 10 kg
It will be well packed for safe shipping.
Teac A-640 – Vintage Cassette Player/Recorder
Description
Teac A-640 in good overall aesthetic condition, with slight signs of use and age (see photos).
It is a reference model from Teac, recognized for its excellent build quality and sound fidelity.
Status and Operation
Reproduction: works correctly
Rewind/Fast forward: functional
Recording: not working (requires maintenance/adjustment)
VU meters and lighting: functional
Clean and tested equipment with standard cassette.
Ideal for collectors, vintage audio enthusiasts, or anyone looking to restore a classic Teac machine.
Technical Features
Model: Teac A-640
Type: High-quality stereo cassette deck
Heads: 3 heads (erase / record / playback)
Activation: 2 motors
Tape speed: 4.76 cm/s
Noise system: Dolby B
Frequency response: approx. 20 Hz – 20 kHz (depends on the type of tape).
Signal-to-noise ratio: ~62 dB (with Dolby)
Wow & Flutter: approximately 0.05% WRMS
Input sensitivity
Line In: 70 mV
Mic In: 0.3 mV
Outputs: Line Out RCA
Bias/Equalization Control: adjustable according to tape type.
VU meters: retro-illuminated analog VU meters.
Power supply: 220–240V AC
Approximate dimensions: 445 × 145 × 350 mm
Weight: approximately 10 kg
It will be well packed for safe shipping.
