TEAC A‑650 VINTAGE HIGH FIDELITY CASSETTE DECK

TEAC A‑650 vintage high-fidelity cassette tape deck TEAC A‑650 VINTAGE HIGH FIDELITY CASSETTE DECK TEAC A‑650 vintage high-fidelity cassette tape deck made by TEAC Corporation in the mid-1970s (about 1975–1978). It was designed as part of a home stereo system for recording and playing compact cassette tapes with higher sound quality than most consumer decks of that era. Description The TEAC A-650 is a front-loading stereo cassette recorder/player built with a heavy metal chassis and analog controls typical of 1970s hi-fi equipment. It includes Dolby B noise reduction, analog VU meters, and push-button transport controls for play, record, rewind, and fast-forward. It uses a two-motor transport system—one motor for the capstan (tape speed control) and one for the reels—designed to improve durability and maintain stable tape speed. Key Features • 2-head cassette system (record/playback + erase) • 2-motor transport with PLL servo capstan motor • Dolby B noise reduction to reduce tape hiss • Analog peak/VU meters for recording levels • Memory counter with play function • Limiter circuit to prevent recording distortion • Bias and EQ selection for different tape types (Normal, FeCr, Chrome) • Microphone and line inputs for recording from external sources Basic Specifications • Tape format: 4-track, 2-channel stereo • Tape speed: 4.8 cm/s • Frequency response: 30 Hz – 16 kHz (chrome tape) • Signal-to-noise ratio: about 58 dB with Dolby B • Wow & flutter: about 0.06–0.07% • Weight: about 13 kg (28 lb) This cassette player is fully functional NEW BELTS NEW FRICTION TIRES Excellent condition $525.00 Cash, Venmo, or Zelle

Condition

Used (normal wear)