Cassette Decks
Here is a selection of quality refurbished cassette decks. Belts, heads and rubber parts all good for many more years of sweet analogue sound.
Any questions contact me at fred@retrotronics.co.nz
Sony MDS-JE510 Minidisc RecorderPopular well performing magneto-optical deck. Can take optical and coax digital input as well as analogue for perfect transfers. Discs play by laser with no contact for zero media wear. Can function as a DAC or ADC without media inserted - very useful device!Great alternative or compliment to a high end cassette deck. Made in Japan 1997 1 Year Warranty |  $580 Enquire to Buy  |
Acoustic Research RD-06 Audiophile Cassette DeckModern era tape recorder with metal and HS-pro. Has a big bright vacuum fluorescent display and big recording level control. Remote control connector at the back hints at pro installations and bias trim to optimise for tape formulation.Serviced and working well. A few cosmetic blemishes but zero wear to head and pinch roller. Made in Taiwan 1988 6 Month Warranty |  sold |
Denon DRM-740 Audiophile Cassette DeckLate model pro grade deck with dual capstans, 3 heads and bias adjust. Big flouro display can count tape in seconds and has a very wide vu range of over 40 decibels. 3 motor mechanism is smooth, quiet and gentle on the tape.Serviced and working well in excellent condition. Suit archivist, audio creative or physical format music lover. Made in Japan 1999 1 Year warranty |  $580 Enquire to Buy |
Nakamichi 600 Audiophile Cassette DeckIconic design from the best brand. Front panel access to bias and level trims and unique metal covered piano keys.Serviced and working well. Some markings have faded, otherwise excellent condition. Made in Japan 1975 6 Month Warranty |  sold |
Akai GXC-40D Vintage Cassette DeckCool horizontal format deck with the famous everlasting GXC type playback head.Fully serviced and working well in good condition. Made in Japan 1973 6 Month Warranty |  $250 Enquire to Buy |