The Sony TC-U5 is a classic hi-fi stereo cassette deck produced by Sony between 1978 and 1980. This vintage deck is known for its typical 70s design with a silver front panel and analog, warm-lit VU meters. Main Specifications Type: Compact cassette deck with 2 heads (1x recording/playback, 1x erasing). Track system: 4-track, 2-channel stereo. Heads & Transport System: Belt-driven single-capstan mechanism with mechanical keys. Tape support: Manual selection for Normal (Type I), Chrome (CrO2) and Ferro-Chrome (FeCr). Noise cancellation: Equipped with Dolby B noise cancellation. Frequency range: 20 Hz to 17,000 Hz when using Chrome or FeCr tapes. Distortion (THD): 1.3%. Dimensions: 410 x 145 x 260 mm. Weight: About 6 kg. Features & Use The deck has a manual band type and equalization setting on the front. The cassette is placed on the left side via a mechanically muffled pop-out compartment. In addition, it has an analog 3-digit counter, microphone inputs on the front and a headphone jack. Today, it is a popular collector's item for lovers of vintage audio equipment, often combined with Sony receivers from the same era STR series.Cool looking Sony with big VU meters, It has all new belts and plays and records fine again. All contacts cleaned New idler Speed calibrated Heads cleaned and demagnetized Auto music scan with memory function! Manufacturer: Sony Model: TC-U 5 Type: Cassette Tape Deck Years of construction: 1979 - 1980 Manufactured in: Japan silver Remote control: Power Consumption: 14W Dimensions: 410 X 145 X 260mm Weight: 6kg New price approx.: 700 DM connections Inputs Microphone inputs (jack sockets) . .2 Sensitivity 0.25mV (-70dB) Direct inputs (phono jacks) . . . . .2 Sensitivity 77.5mV (-20dB) Input impedance 50 kOhm Outputs (phono jacks) . . . .2 Output level 0.435 V (-5 dB) at 100 kOhm load impedance headphone jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Output level - 28dB at 8 ohm load impedance DIN connector for record/playback Technical specifications Tape heads: 2 Engines: 1 Wow and flutter: 0.06% WRMS Band Types: Frequency Response: NORMAL: 20-14,000 Hz FeCr: 20-17,000 Hz CrO2: 20-17,000 Hz Distortion factor: 1.3% Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 54dB Glass cover of the VU meters Carefully shipped! Tape not included Pictures are decription