High-End Vintage Cassette Deck – NAD 602 Stereo Cassette Player (1993–1996) Offered here is the NAD 602, a high-quality stereo cassette deck representing the refined analogue era of cassette playback. Designed with a focus on ease of use, reliable performance, and excellent audio reproduction, the 602 uses a two-head, single-capstan transport with low-noise electronics and advanced noise reduction. Featuring Dolby B and C noise reduction plus HX-Pro headroom extension, this deck offers wide compatibility with Type I, CrO2 and Metal tapes and lifelike playback dynamics. Features & Specifications: Model: NAD 602 Stereo Cassette Deck Years of Manufacture: 1993 – 1996 Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck (4-track, 2-channel stereo) Noise Reduction: Dolby B & C; HX-Pro headroom extension Tape Speed: 4.75 cm/s Frequency Response: 35 Hz – 16 kHz (Metal tape) Signal-to-Noise Ratio: approx. 70 dB (Dolby C) Wow & Flutter: 0.06 % RMS Total Harmonic Distortion: approx. 1.5 % Inputs/Outputs: RCA line input and output Condition: This unit displays good vintage cosmetic condition with light surface wear consistent with careful ownership. Due to its age, this cassette deck requires maintenance or servicing by a qualified technician for extended listening pleasure and long-term reliability, which is normal for vintage analogue tape players. The unit is therefore not tested. Collectable & Practical Value: The NAD 602 embodies a refined analogue audio approach from the final decade of cassette deck production. Its careful design, combined with Dolby noise reduction and HX-Pro circuitry, allows playback quality that still impresses enthusiasts today. Whether you are a collector, a restoration project builder, or an analogue audio lover, this deck offers both historical interest and future listening potential after professional servicing. Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@spacetimeengineering Shipping: Professionally packaged for safe international delivery. Worldwide tracked and insured shipping according to Catawiki guidelines. PS: This vintage cassette deck requires service maintenance — specifically replacing drive belts, the capstan rubber roller, and calibration by a qualified technician — to ensure the finest results for playback and recording for years to come.