The Sony TC-K60 is a striking and robust stereo cassette deck, produced by Sony between 1978 and 1980. The model is noted for its unique blend of advanced visual and functional technologies—cutting-edge for the era—paired with a mechanically reliable 2-head design. Key Features & Technology • Unique LCD Peak VU Meters: A highly futuristic feature for the time, driven by a dedicated IC (CX-765) and typically found only on high-end equipment. This display gave the deck a very distinctive, sleek appearance. • AMS (Automatic Music Search): This allowed the user to skip forward or backward by up to 9 tracks to automatically locate the beginning of a song—a luxurious convenience at the time. • BSL Green Motor: Equipped with a brushless, slotless linear motor (derived from Sony’s high-quality turntables) to minimize vibrations ("cogging") and ensure exceptionally stable, quiet operation. • F&F (Ferrite & Ferrite) Heads: The record/playback head is crafted from ultra-hard ferrite, ensuring a very long service life and consistent sound quality with minimal wear. Technical Specifications • Type: 2-head (1 x record/playback, 1 x erase), single compact cassette deck. • Tape Support: Compatible with Type I (Normal), CrO2 (Chrome), and FeCr (Ferri-Chrome) tapes. • Noise reduction: Dolby B. • Frequency response: 30 Hz to 16,000 Hz (when using FeCr tapes). • Wow & flutter: 0.05%. • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 1.3%. • Dimensions: 430 x 155 x 325 mm. • Weight: 7.6 kg. Although the deck occupied a somewhat unusual position at the time—offering high-end features like an LCD screen while retaining mechanical push-buttons rather than touch-sensitive controls—it has since become a sought-after collector’s item among vintage audio enthusiasts, thanks to its excellent build quality and iconic 1970s aesthetic. Fully tested and working cassettedeck. Heads and switches are cleaned and all belts are replaced by new ones. Heads demagnetized and cleaned. Sounds, spins and records very good. Speed is correct Azimuth checked All functions tested. New pinch roller Heads are Ferrite and as new! It sounds like a dream! Records also. Overall excellent. New power cord Carefully insured shipped