The Sony TC-RX50 is an advanced single-cassette deck with auto-reverse, released by Sony around 1988. The deck is known for its solid mechanical construction and high-quality sound reproduction. In addition, a more luxurious variant was also released at the time under Sony's high-end audio line, the TC-RX50ES. Key specifications & features Laser amorphic sound heads: Equipped with high-quality LC-OFC wrapped heads that ensure long life and optimal performance with any type of tape. Noise reduction: Features Dolby B and Dolby C Noise Reduction. Tape string switch: Automatic or manual selection for Normal (Type I), Chrome (Type II) and Metal (Type IV) cassettes. Super-Bias: Dynamic adjustment of the premagnetization (bias-frequency shift) for better recordings in the high frequencies. Display & Control: Equipped with a digital FL tube display (fluid level indication) and smooth touch button control. Functions: Auto-Space Rec Mute (for automatic silences between songs), autoplay and a headphone jack. Technical Details Frequency range: 30 Hz to 18,000 Hz (±3 dB) when using a Metal tape. Signal-to-noise ratio: 56 dB (Dolby off) to 71 dB (with Dolby C enabled). Jengel (Wow & Flutter): 0.09% WRMS. Dimensions & Weight: 430 x 120 x 225 mm Unit has been tested and operational! Pictures are all original of this lot and part of description!