--- IMPORTANT NOTICE --- The following countries currently cannot receive this item by sea mail. Please do not bid if your shipping address is in one of these countries: Andorra / Armenia / Azerbaijan / Belarus / Croatia / Denmark / France / Georgia / Germany / Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan / Malta / Romania / Russian Federation / Spain / Sweden / Tajikistan / Turkmenistan / Ukraine / Uzbekistan --- Item Description Offered here is a Sony TC-K222ESJ stereo cassette deck, a 3-head, closed-loop dual-capstan design with quartz-locked direct drive and Dolby S/C/B noise reduction plus HX Pro headroom extension. This unit was originally acquired as a non-working deck and was subsequently repaired, with the mode belt and loading belt replaced; the capstan belt was not replaced. Prior to listing, azimuth and related adjustments were checked, a contact fault on the NR selector switch was repaired, and the headphone jack (previously cracked) was repaired using plastic-repair compound. As a result of this jack repair, insertion of a headphone plug is slightly stiffer than original, though no contact issues have been observed since the repair. The deck has been used as a secondary unit for about a year following the repair. Power-on has been confirmed, and self-recording and playback with own cassettes have performed well in testing. Not every function has been individually verified, so this should not be considered a fully professionally serviced unit. A 30-minute normal-type cassette, recorded from CD via Dolby S NR (side A only), is included so buyers can check basic playback on arrival. As with any vintage cassette deck, compatibility with tapes recorded on other machines can vary, and long-term reliability of an electromechanical device of this age cannot be guaranteed. The bonnet has been repainted at some point in the past, and light surface scratches are present overall; please refer closely to the photographs for a full visual assessment. Size Height: 13.5 cm Width: 43 cm Depth: 34.5 cm Weight 7300 g / 7.3 kg Condition Used and tested; power-on, self-recording and playback have been confirmed to work well, though not all functions have been individually checked. Light surface scratches are present on the casing, consistent with age and prior use, and the bonnet shows evidence of a past repaint. The headphone jack has been repaired and is slightly stiff on insertion but shows no current contact issues. Additional Information Manufacturer: Sony Model: TC-K222ESJ Made in Japan Includes: one demo cassette tape (30 minutes, recorded from CD via Dolby S NR, side A only) NOTICE This item is large and will be shipped via Japan Post surface (sea) mail. Delivery takes at least 3 months, so please be patient and do not open a claim during this period. Please note: Surface mail is not available for the following countries: Andorra / Armenia / Azerbaijan / Belarus / Croatia / Denmark / France / Georgia / Germany / Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan / Malta / Romania / Russian Federation / Spain / Sweden / Tajikistan / Turkmenistan / Ukraine / Uzbekistan If your shipping address is in one of these countries, we must use an alternative method (extra cost) or cancel the order. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included and are the buyer's responsibility. Your local customs or delivery service may contact you via phone or email for clearance procedures. Please ensure you can respond. If unanswered, the parcel may be returned, and re-shipping will cost more than double. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.