13 May 2026

Sansui D-705 (1986)

 

Sansui D-705 (1986)

The Sansui D-705 is a Dual-Capstan Cassette Deck with Three Heads. Introduced in 1986 it was the top-of-the-line model. It's solidly built to prevent vibrations from affecting sound quality. Two capstans, each anchored to a heavy flywheel, operate in a closed-loop system, ensuring consistent tape tension, reducing wow and flutter to an admirable 0.035% or less and virtually eliminating modulation noise. The three-head design allows for off-tape monitoring, essential for accurate recording. Add to these superb features a whole host of other advanced electronic and practical features, and you'll understand why we call it a marvel of performance. 

Advanced closed-loop dual-capstan, three-head design. Real-time "auto" tape monitoring with dual Dolby C/B noise reduction. Full logic tape transport. Peak phase compensation circuitry for improved sound quality. DC amplification for high dynamic overload capability and wide dynamic range. Bias fine adjustment. Zero stop function. AMPS (Automatic Music Program Search) for quick location of 15 program tracks. Automatic tape type selection. Timer switch for recording and playback. Wide-range fluorescent peak level meters. Electronic tape counter. Output control. Headphone output. Specifications: 2-motor dual capstan transport, 3-head Hard Permalloy combination | Wow & Flutter 0,035% | Frequency response Metal 20-21.000Hz | Dimensions (W/H/D) 430x111x310 | Weight 5,9kg

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Sansui D-705 (1986)

Sansui D-705 (1986)



12 May 2026

HITACHI VT-BS3 (1990) | S-Mastacs Hi-Fi

 

HITACHI VT-BS3 (1990) | S-Mastacs Hi-Fi

The VT-BS3 from Hitachi was part of their 1990 line-up of S-VHS Hi-Fi recorders. It features Amorphous heads and a built-in BS tuner for enjoying satellite broadcasts. The amorphous head, mounted on the 3x speed head, beautifully records even long satellite broadcast programs. It also boasts a variety of terminals, including BS optical/coaxial digital audio output terminals and new media compatible terminals, as well as a full range of satellite broadcast-compatible functions such as a relay timer. This is a multi-functional model equipped with a BS-compatible digital FS tuner that can automatically preset satellite broadcasting but also conventional terrestrial broadcasting. * Satellite broadcasts may experience weakened signals during heavy rain such as thunderstorms or downpours, or when snow accumulates on the antenna, resulting in temporary noise in the video and audio, or in severe cases, complete loss of reception. This is due to weather conditions and does not indicate a malfunction of the antenna or tuner. * SUPER VHS is a designation for SVIIS (or SVIIS), which widens the FM signal bandwidth of VHS to 5.4MHz-7MHz. Original sale price in Japan: 198.000 Yen.

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11 May 2026

PHILIPS D8080 (1988) | Le Cube

 

PHILIPS D8080 (1988) | Le Cube

This stereo radio cassette recorder was part of the "Moving Sound" series of portable units from Philips introduced in 1988. This particular unit was called "Le Cube" because of it's...cube shape. It features FM Stereo and AM radio section, Peak Music Power...Read More

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