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12 August 2026

TEAC AL-700 (1976) | Esoteric Series

The TEAC AL-700 Elcaset Deck was introduced in 1976 as TEAC's first—and only—Elcaset deck. Developed around the ambitious "Open reel sound on cassette" concept, it combined 6.3 mm-wide tape, high tape speed, and sophisticated open-reel-derived mechanics in a cassette format.

TEAC AL-700 (1976) | Esoteric Series



TEAC AL-700 Specifications

Model: TEAC AL-700 Elcaset Deck

Release: 1976

Track format: 4-track, 2-channel stereo

Head configuration: 3-head — erase, record, playback

Tape: Elcaset LC-60 / LC-90, Type I, Type II, Type III

Tape speed: 9.5 cm/s

Capstan motor: FG servo DC motor

Reel motors: Coreless DC motors ×2

Wow & flutter: 0.04% WRMS

Frequency response: 25 Hz–20 kHz ±3 dB, Type I; 25 Hz–22 kHz ±3 dB, Type II/III

Signal-to-noise ratio: 59 dB Type I; 62 dB Type II/III

Total distortion: 0.8% Type II

Fast rewind: Within 70 seconds with LC-60 tape

Inputs: Microphone and line, with independent level controls

Outputs: Line and headphone

Noise reduction: Dolby B, with external dbx capability

Power consumption: 37 W

Dimensions: 440 × 230 × 310 mm

Weight: 18 kg

Original sale price in Germany: 2.900 DM (dbx unit: 1.200 DM)


The Elcaset Concept


Elcaset was designed to bring open-reel performance to a cassette. The format was jointly developed by Sony, TEAC, and Technics and used 6.3 mm-wide tape—the same width used by open-reel machines—inside a much larger A-6-sized cassette. With a tape speed of 9.5 cm/s, the format offered considerably more tape area for recording than a conventional cassette. The result was an ambitious attempt to combine the convenience of a cassette with the sound quality associated with open-reel tape. A major difference was the outer tape guidance system. Instead of relying entirely on the precision of the cassette shell, the AL-700 pulled the tape out of the cassette and controlled it with the deck's own transport mechanism. This approach allowed TEAC to use sophisticated mechanisms such as a dual-capstan transport and three-head arrangement. TEAC's Open-Reel Technology in an Elcaset. Its three-motor drive system used an FG servo DC motor for the capstan and two coreless DC reel motors, directly reflecting TEAC's experience with three-motor open-reel machines. Twin-Belt Closed-Loop Dual Capstan. The twin-belt system was one of the AL-700's most distinctive mechanical features. Its closed-loop dual-capstan transport used two sets of capstans and pinch rollers to grip the tape and maintain controlled tension. The slight difference in capstan speed helped suppress tape movement and flutter caused by external disturbances. However, excessive speed differences could produce excessive tension, which was particularly undesirable with relatively thin Elcaset tape. TEAC therefore added a wide auxiliary belt directly to the outer flywheel. This belt acted almost like a mechanical servo, helping maintain soft and consistent tape tension while also reducing stress on the main drive belt and flywheel. High-Precision Fixed Head. TEAC also paid unusual attention to head mounting accuracy. The AL-700 used a fixed-head system derived from TEAC's in-vehicle data recorder technology. A precision die-cast structure and central locating pin determined the head's height, tangency, and tilt. Azimuth could then be adjusted with a single screw, allowing the head to pivot around the central reference point without changing its height. The result was a considerably more precise head-mounting system than the conventional three-point adjustment arrangement. Automatic Self-Aligning Pinch Roller. The pinch roller was another example of TEAC's data-recorder engineering. Several metal balls surrounding the roller shaft allowed considerably more movement than a conventional pinch roller. This gave the roller the ability to compensate for a tilted shaft or uneven rubber wear while maintaining even pressure against the capstan. Magnefloat Capstan. TEAC's Magnefloat system addressed unwanted capstan shaft movement. Magnets positioned near the flywheel and bearing used magnetic repulsion to keep the capstan shaft pressed against a defined point. Unlike a spring-loaded mechanical arrangement, the system produced very little mechanical noise and friction. It also avoided changes in clamping force caused by temperature variations and was designed for long-term durability. Three-Head Recording and Dolby Noise Reduction. The AL-700 used a true three-head configuration, with separate erase, record, and playback heads. The record and playback heads were made from high-hardness permalloy, while the erase head used ferrite. The deck supported Type I, Type II, and Type III Elcaset tapes, with automatic bias and equalization selection through detection holes in the cassette shell. Dolby noise reduction could also be selected automatically through the cassette's detection tab. The deck additionally incorporated an MPX filter to prevent problems caused by the 19 kHz FM stereo pilot signal during radio recording. For users wanting even greater noise reduction, TEAC provided a dedicated connection for the separately sold dbx RX-10 unit. Recording and Control Features. The AL-700 was far more sophisticated than a simple playback deck. Its microphone and line inputs had independent level controls, allowing microphone mixing during recording. A centrally positioned REC MUTE button made it possible to create silent sections while recording, while the large VU meters displayed average input level and independent peak indicators helped monitor momentary overloads. The transport was operated through soft-touch microswitches and logic circuitry. Additional functions included timer operation, memory auto-stop/auto-play, output volume control, mono/stereo switching linked to the microphone input, and a Dolby copy function. The Elcaset format itself provided automatic detection for tape type and Dolby selection, allowing the AL-700 to configure important recording and playback parameters without manual intervention.


External Accessories


The AL-700 could be expanded with dedicated accessories. TEAC offered the RX-10 dbx unit and RC-90 remote control as separately sold options. TEAC RX-10 dbx unit: ¥78,000 | TEAC RC-90 remote control: ¥10,500


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TEAC AL-700 (1976) | Esoteric Series

TEAC AL-700 (1976) | Esoteric Series

TEAC AL-700 (1976) | Esoteric Series

TEAC AL-700 (1976) | Esoteric Series

TEAC AL-700 (1976) | Esoteric Series

TEAC AL-700 (1976) | Esoteric Series




11 March 2026

TEAC V-970X (1988) | 3 head cassette deck

 

TEAC V-970X (1988) | 3 head cassette deck

The V-970X is one of the finest examples of TEAC's leading position in tape recording technology. The three-motor drive uses IC logic control, resulting in quiet operation. The highly precise dual-capstan configuration reduces modulation noise and wow and flutter. The precision three-head playback system adds nothing to the original. The TEAC Servo Control System (HTSC) monitors smooth operation and tape tension. Hysteresis tape tension control system developed for the first time worldwide by TEAC engineers. While automatically controlled tape tension systems are widely used in professional recorders and high-end reel-to-reel tape recorders due to their precision and reliability, it took TEAC's foresight and technical expertise to apply this development to cassette recorders. Other distinctive TEAC cassette recorder features include bipolar power supplies to ensure absolute accuracy in signal transmission, bias calibration controls, and the use of amorphous cobalt alloys in the recording and playback heads—another technology first developed for professional use. For greater ease of use, TEAC offered a selection of proven noise reduction systems — Dolby B, Dolby C, and dbx but also Dolby HX Pro for further signal enhancement and increased headroom. The amorphous cobalt three-head system enables optimal recording and playback heads and allows real-time monitoring during recording. Specifications: 3-head system, LC-OFC cobalt amorphous recording and playback head, double-gap ferrite erase head | 2+1 motor system, 1-DC capstan, 1-DC reel, 1-DC servo | Wow and Flutter 0,025% (WRMS) | Frequency response 20-21.000Hz Metal, 20-20.000Hz chrome, 20-18.000Hz normal | Dimensions (W/H/D) 471x124x280mm | Weight 6,6kg | Wireless remote control RC-311 | Original sale price in Germany 1450 DM

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TEAC V-970X (1988) | 3 head cassette deck

TEAC V-970X (1988) | 3 head cassette deck

TEAC V-970X (1988) | 3 head cassette deck



21 January 2026

TEAC P-2/D-2 (1989) | Esoteric CD

 

TEAC P-2/D-2 (1989) | Esoteric CD

This is the P-2/D-2 CD Drive & Multi-D/A Converter system from Teac (also available as one of a early Esoteric branded model). Housing the drive and the D/A converter stage in separate components, optimized for their respective functions, ensures the highest possible performance. The P-2 is a CD drive with V.R.D.S. While the CD is usually held only in the spindle area, this drive's advanced V.R.D.S. (Vibration-Free Rigid Disc-Clamping System) uses a suspended, CD-sized platter made of die-cast zinc alloy that stabilizes the CD across its entire surface. The surface is slightly concave so that the disc sits flat when pressed down onto the platter from below. This suppresses unwanted vibrations and knocking movements that could interfere with tracking precision. The device is designed so that the disc is automatically centered when clamped. This prevents overreactions from the tracking servo that could degrade sound quality. The P-2 drive is designed to minimize the need for servo corrections. While the V.R.D.S. system reduces the activity of the tracking servo to the unavoidable minimum, it must still intervene in the event of any CD defects and ensure correct playback. To prevent signal interference in this case as well, the P-2 drive uses the TEAC-exclusive CN servo, which filters out potentially destabilizing elements from the servo signal using a low-pass filter and also helps to protect the optical system from the transmission of interference vibrations. To ensure that external vibrations do not compromise the improvements provided by the highly stable V.R.D.S. drive, it rests on a solid die-cast base within a robust chassis made of 1.6 mm thick sheet steel with a maximum 18 mm thick aluminum front plate. This gives the P-2 solid durability and high density for clean suppression of footfall noise and ensures optimal tracking under all conditions. Disc Drawer - The 8 mm thick aluminum drawer glides smoothly and silently on six precision-machined ball bearings. The opening and closing speeds are separately adjustable via side controls. The drawer features a gold-plated trim strip at the front with an inlaid silver emblem and is coated with Nextel, a robust, high-viscosity material that protects records from scratches. The P-2 is also coated externally with Nextel, giving the drive a high-class appearance. The D-2's TEAC-exclusive ZD-II circuit improves the linearity of the D/A conversion process and helps to better protect the analog output signal from noise and distortion. The well-established original circuit, the "ZD," utilizes the "dithering" technique long used in digital studio recording. Before D/A conversion, "dither" (digital random noise) is added to the digital signal, which is later subtracted to improve bit homogeneity (linearity) across the entire 18-bit range (262,144 levels). The D/A conversion error is spread out instead of concentrating on specific signal levels, as it would without dithering. The D-2's new "ZD-II" goes a step further by shifting the dither signal into the ultrasonic range, outside the range of human hearing This allows for a significantly better reproduction of delicate small signals and through the "Distortion Shaping"- The effect is a drastic reduction in distortion. The D-2 converter uses a 45-bit digital filter with eightfold oversampling, which minimizes the "rounding errors" that occur during digital processing. A newly developed noise shaper adapts the 45 bits to the 18-bit format. Small signals below 18 bits are not rounded, so the resolution extends below the noise floor. Thanks to these improvements, the converter offers unprecedented sensitivity and clarity with low-level signals. Specifications: Size (W/H/D) 225x134x490mm (P-2) 225x134x485mm (D-2) | Weight 13kg (P-2) 11kg D-2) | Original sale price in Germany 6.000 + 6980 DM

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TEAC P-2/D-2 (1989) | Esoteric CD

TEAC P-2/D-2 (1989) | Esoteric CD

TEAC P-2/D-2 (1989) | Esoteric CD

TEAC P-2/D-2 (1989) | Esoteric CD



11 December 2025

TEAC 850X (1973) | The Invisible Recorder

 

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"Off Duty" was a leisure magazine created for U.S. and Canadian military personnel, offering access to consumer electronics at exclusive military-only prices. Among the standout products frequently advertised were advanced hi-fi and video components, sold at remarkably low U.S. dollar rates through military exchanges. One of the most eye-catching releases featured in the 1973 issue of this magazine was the Teac 850X cassette deck — an innovative model designed to mimic the look and performance of Teac’s open-reel machines. Styled vertically like its reel-to-reel counterpart, the 850X shared the same control layout as the popular Teac 5500 reel to reel recorder.

Highlights of the Teac 850X included:
Three motors and three heads for superior tape handling
Ultra-low wow and flutter (0.065%)
All-solenoid transport, giving it the feel of a professional open-reel deck
Off-the-tape monitoring using a dedicated playback head
Dual-process Dolby noise reduction, with twice the usual number of Dolby circuits for real-time monitoring
Bias settings for CrO₂, standard
Extra features such as pitch control and a memory rewind that stops at counter zero

With its open-reel design philosophy and premium engineering, the Teac 850X also carried an open-reel-style price tag (as per Off Duty magazine 1973) — $579.50 in the U.S. But for military buyers shopping through Off Duty, it represented exceptional value for top-tier audio performance. The black and white picture is how this unit was shown in the "Off Duty" magazine while the colorized version was created by 1001 Hi-Fi.  

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02 December 2025

TEAC VRDS-10 (1992)

 

TEAC VRDS-10 high-end CD player with V.R.D.S. disc clamping system

The TEAC VRDS-10 CD player features the acclaimed Vibration-free Rigid Disc-clamping System (V.R.D.S.), first introduced in the legendary P-2s. Its precision aluminum turntable supports the entire disc to eliminate vibration, warping, and tracking errors. The laser pickup adjusts perfectly to the disc’s angle, ensuring accurate, distortion-free data reading. Built on a rigid BMC (Bulk Molding Compound) base with a high-torque brushless motor and helicoid clamp, the VRDS-10 delivers stable disc rotation, minimal resonance, and exceptional clarity. For superior audio, the VRDS-10 uses Bitstream D/A Conversion, converting 16-bit samples into a 1-bit stream for cleaner, more linear sound. A 20-bit, 8× oversampling digital filter and double-differential DACs further reduce interference and noise, offering outstanding detail and transparency. The chassis is engineered for maximum rigidity and vibration control, featuring a dual top plate, reinforced multi-section structure, and balanced internal layout that isolates digital and analog circuits. Externally, a solid 5 mm aluminum front panel with minimal controls maintains acoustic purity. The result is a high-end CD player designed for precision tracking, ultra-clean digital conversion, and remarkably stable, natural sound.

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TEAC VRDS-10 audiophile CD player with vibration-free disc stabilizer

TEAC VRDS-10 audiophile CD player with vibration-free disc stabilizer

Teac CD player



24 September 2025

TEAC V-9 (1981) | The Chameleon

 

TEAC V-9 cassette deck (1981) front view

The sound you get is only as good as the recording you make. So TEAC engineers have pulled all stops to create a cassette deck that helps you make the most distortion-free recordings you've ever heard. It's called the V-9. It all starts with the revolutionary new metering system. Color-coded, peak reading, incandescent lamps, the likes of which you've never seen. Bigger. Faster. Easier to read. Any level over O triggers a red lamp at the speed of light. So your eyes can tell you what your ears miss. And at the push of a button, you can set the metering system for metal tape. There's no more guess-work. Just crisp, clean, distortion-free recordings. Next, put Teac's transport through its paces. Three motors. Full IC logic. The softest, lightest, quickest transport controls you've ever touched. And a totally new technology that connects those controls directly to the motors to eliminate solenoids. It's fast, efficient, smooth, silent and extraordinarily reliable. From its silky smooth, damped cassette compartment, to its motorized head-loading system, the V-9 is a recordist's delight. A perfect match for the "ACE" components from Teac. 

Specifications:
Frequency response:
30-19kHz Metal
30-18kHz Chrome
30-16kHz Normal
Size: 410x111x265mm (W/H/D)
Weight: 5,5kg

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TEAC V-9 cassette deck (1981) front view

TEAC V-9 cassette deck packaging

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09 July 2025

TEAC V-3RX (1982) | The dbx Casette

 

TEAC V-3RX (1982) | The dbx Casette

An unbeatable combination of value and performance. In addition to dbx performance, this deck is equipped with block repeat capability and TEAC's new, superior CA head, High-performance CA (cobalt amorphous) head. This innovative head fully clears the characteristics of the 3-head system with just 2 heads, allowing the characteristics of the dbx system to be fully utilized. The V-3RX uses a 3-motor 3S (soft, smooth, silent) system. It is equipped with 2 motors for tape drive, 1 motor for operation, and even IC full logic control. More features: Built-in dbx noise reduction system | Repeat function | LED tape counter indicator | Record mute | Timer recording and playback capability | Vertical peak meter indicators | Dolby NR

Specifications:
Motor:
For capstan: Electronically controlled DC motor
For reel: DC motor
For mechanism:  DC motor
Drive system: Single Capstan
Wow and Flutter: 0.03%(WRMS)
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (metal tape)
SNR: 60dB(NR out) 70dB(Dolby NR in) 92dB(dbx in)
Dynamic Range 110dB (dbx in, 1kHz, peak level)
External dimensions: Width 436 x height 112 x depth 261 mm
Weight: 6kg

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TEAC V-3RX (1982) | The dbx Casette

TEAC V-3RX (1982) | The dbx Casette



16 April 2025

TEAC V-7000 (1990) | High Quality & High Performance

TEAC V-7000 (1990) | High Quality & High Performance

From TEAC. This was the new '90 model cassette deck. The higher the quality of the music source (CD, LD, BS), the higher the quality of the performance, the more one wanted a cassette deck that can match the quality of the source. 1990. Finally, the new generation of high quality cassette decks were added to the popular TEAC V series, with three new models featuring futuristic design and high performance. Midship mounting system with tape transport mechanism at the center inheriting the reliability of the V-9000, this high-precision mechanism has reached new heights in musicality. The V-7000 is equipped with a CA (Cobalt Amorphous) recording/playback combination 3-head that incorporates the latest technology. In addition to its excellent characteristics of both hardness and wear resistance, the amorphous non-crystalline structure is used to laminate the thin film into 14 layers, suppressing eddy current loss and greatly improving high-frequency characteristics. A quartz PLL D.D. motor with unparalleled accuracy is used, along with a closed loop dual capstan drive system. Other features: Dolby B/C NR system has a recording standard level of DIN 250nwb/m, and the recording margin is further expanded●Dolby HX Pro recording system expands the high-frequency recording capabilities of tape●Double FL display with high visibility, independent of level and recording mode information●Digital peak margin display that accurately shows instantaneous peak values ​​in dB●Accurate linear counter that always shows the amount of tape travel in time Display ON/OFF can be adjusted to suit the room environment CPS automatic song selection function (±15 songs) that operates like a CD player●CD direct input that bypasses the balance adjustment volume for straight recording●Return to zero that allows you to specify STOP, PLAY, and PLAY -PAUSE after rewinding the counter to the 0000 position CD level check that makes it easy to understand CD recording Smooth and reliable power loading●Auto monitor●Auto tape selector Auto REC mute (4 seconds)●Wireless remote control included●CD sync function that allows synchronized recording with a CD player. Optional remote control RC-394.

Specifications:
Heads: 3
Motors: 4
Wow&Flutter: 0,022% WRMS
Frequency response:
15-21.000 Hz Metal
15-20.000 Hz Chrome
15-18.000 Hz Normal
Size (WxHxD): 472x149x355mm
Weight: 9,8kg
Original sale price: 1100 DM in Germany

TEAC V-7000 (1990) | High Quality & High Performance

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18 March 2025

TEAC CD-5 (1994)

 

TEAC CD-5 (1994)

A shape that makes a statement, an innovative vibration control structure that brings out the best in music. Vibrations and resonance caused by the "bonnet" greatly diminish the nuances of the sound recorded on the disc. A vibration control structure with high rigidity and high mass is adopted to eliminate adverse effects due to vibration and resonance. For the CD-5, a steel damper material with a thickness of 1.6 mm and a weight of 1.1 kg is rigidly fixed to the top plate, and a steel damper material with a thickness of 1.2 mm is also used for the bottom plate. By making the upper and lower sides of the casing highly rigid and heavy, a stronger structure is achieved. In addition, the front panel is made of 5 mm thick solid aluminum, and by placing only the minimum necessary keys, the opening is reduced and the influence of sound pressure is reduced. The D/A conversion section uses the Philips D/A converter bit stream "SAA7350" and has a 1-bit 4-DAC configuration, thereby eliminating non-linear distortion and 0 cross distortion in principle. The digital filter uses a 20-bit 8-times oversampling digital filter.

Main features of the CD-5
High rigidity, high mass structure with heavy steel damper material on the top and bottom of the case and 5mm thick solid aluminum on the front panel
Conical bottom with pinpoint grounding to minimize unnecessary vibrations
Pit stream 1bit DAC that reproduces the nuances of sound clearly
External dimensions: W481×H123.5×D295
Weight: 7.2kg
Available in Gold and Black


TEAC CD-5 (1994)

TEAC CD-5 (1994)



27 December 2024

TEAC CR-R7 (1982)

 

TEAC CR-R7 (1982)

The CR-R7 (CR-7) is a technically sophisticated, powerful and elegant "entertainment center" which, as the heart of a high-quality hi-fi stereo home system, provides more musical enjoyment than any other system of this type. It is a sophisticated combination consisting of a cassette player, a synthesizer tuner, a powerful stereo amplifier and a microcomputer-controlled multi-purpose timer, which offers not only excellent sound quality and exemplary ease of use, but also extensive programming options. The most important feature of the technically sophisticated cassette player is the unique bidirectional operation with the TEAC "REAL TIME REVERSE" circuit. It changes the direction of the cassette at the end of the tape so quickly that the interruption is almost imperceptible. The tape transport can either switch off automatically after a change in direction, i.e. after both sides of the cassette have been played through, or it can be repeated continuously (endless operation). The computer-controlled program search automatically finds any desired title and the block repeat circuit allows one or more titles to be repeated as often as required. The dbx noise reduction is part of the standard equipment, as is the tried and tested Dolby B system. All drive functions can be remotely controlled using the RC-95 remote control, which is available as an optional accessory. The CR-R7's quartz-control PLL synthesizer tuner guarantees perfect tuning in manual and automatic mode. It is equipped with preset buttons for 8 MW and 8 FM stations of your choice. The CR-R7's stereo amplifier delivers a sine wave output of 2x40 watts at 8 ohms (at 1 kHz) and operates with virtually no distortion. The features include a speaker protection circuit, touch-button volume control and microphone mixing control. A Micro-computer controlled timer with versatile programming options is also incorporated. It can be set so that any program source - cassette, tape reel, tuner, record or a device module connected to the AUX input - is switched off at any time. In addition, a radio program can be copied to cassette fully automatically at a preset time. The snooze function switches the CR-R7 off at the desired time. In the morning, the CR-R7 serves as a radio alarm clock with digital display. Size (WxHxD) 437x115x350mm | Weight 10,5kg | Original sale price 2100 DM in Germany.





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23 October 2024

TEAC V-6030S (1994) | Cobalt Amorphous

 

TEAC V-6030S (1994) | Cobalt Amorphous

Technical specification:
Motors: 4 (capstan, reel drive, ancillary control, door)
Heads: 3-Head Cobalt Amorphous with PC-OCC coils
Die-cast zinc-alloy head block
Wow and Flutter: 0,027%
Frequency response (-20dB): 15-21.000Hz Metal
Noise reduction: Dolby B,C,S and HX Pro
Size (WxHxD): 442x149x352mm
Weight: 8,5kg
Remote control: RC-557/RC-558 (gold/black)
Original sale price: 1300DM Germany

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TEAC V-6030S (1994) | Cobalt Amorphous

TEAC V-6030S (1994) | Cobalt Amorphous

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08 March 2024

TEAC Sound Core (1989)

 

teac stereo hifi system

Relax and enjoy music. This is what the Sound Core Hi-Fi system is all about. Introduced by TEAC in 1989 the Sound Core system comprised three models the a-1, a-2 and a-3. The SOUND CORE series is a new form of audio system that was recommended to "modern people who are interested in both quality and design". The original promotional brochure also said that this is a: "Stylish European design that blends elegantly into your interior". The amplifier section of the a-1 model was 50W/ch, the a-2 was 30W/ch while the a-1 was 20W/ch. Only the a-1 and a-2 models featured auto-reverse cassette recorders but all models featured a CD player. The TZ-1 "AV furniture" was available separately, while the system had a wide range of loudspeakers available. First there was the TEAC Sound Core S-5 "designer model" and the S-100 but there was also a Tannoy Eclipse and a Mordaunt Short MS-35G available as additional units. The Sound Core systems had their dedicated remote controllers too, the RC-11 for the a-1 and a-2 models and the RC-33 for the a-3 model.    


teac stereo hifi system

teac stereo hifi system

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23 July 2023

TEAC Audio (1986)

TEAC Hi-Fi Audio TV advert, 1986.
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02 October 2021

TEAC R-999X (1984) - The Super Analog Reverse Master

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The R-999X introduced by TEAC in 1984 is a cassette deck format which achieves the convenience of auto reverse without compromising recording and playback quality. The challenge was in finding a way to maintain close-to-identical recording and playback performance in both directions, for both sides of the tape. After exhaustive research and development the unique Acculign Rotating Head System was developped, a system as different from ordinary rotating types as night is from day. Using Teac's own Cobalt Amorphous (CA) Rec/Play heads along with source/tape monitoring in the three-head configuration on a diecast base, the rotating head assembly with ceramic stoppers is mounted on an exteremely precise dual micro-bearing. This high-precision system maintains almost perfectly identical performance in either tape direction. 

In the interest of the best possible mechanical performance the R-999X features a 6-motor mechanism in a Bi-Directional Symmetrical Transport. This auto-reverse model uses two FG servo-controlled brushless DC direct-drive (DD) capstan motors with heavy flywheel for unfailing speed accuracy in either direction. It also uses two tension servo-controlled corelss DC direct-drive (DD) motors for reel tension servo control, and two motors for support functions. TEAC's Manual Calibration System offers considerable level and bias adjustment flexibility, a real advantage to those seeking optimum recording quality. The R-999X is provided with independent controls and a test-tone generator for exact adjustment of bias and level (sensitivity) for both left and right channels. A 4-bit microprocessor-operated CPS (Computomatic Program Search) system is responsible for various memory, search and repeat functions. The R-999X is equipped with double dbx and Dolby B/C noise reduction systems but it also features dbx disc decoding as well (for dbx encoded vinyl records). Technical data: Wow and flutter: 0.025% (WRMS) | Frequency response (-20 dB): 20-22,000/21,000/20,000 Hz (Metal/chrome/normal) | Dimensions: 432x119x350 mm | Weight: 8.5 kg.

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