Sony TC-K71 Debauchery

[ButchJames]

Sony seem to quote above average (Dolby=Off) S/N ratio for their machines, which made me wonder if Sony had tweaked their REC pre-emphasis and hence PB de-emphasis curves to 'dampen' tape hiss, thus increasing overall S/N?

That TC-K80II looks intriguing, and with direct drive to boot! Looking at all these oldies is like a walk through Aladdin's Cave to me.

 

[20tajk7]

The TC-K80 & 80II are not so common but very cool decks.

 

[Elite-ist]

I've owned a Sony EL-7 Elcaset deck for many years. I had two at one time and sold one. I found a TC-K7II cassette deck to somewhat match the fascia of the EL-7. The TC-K7II is, presently, at the technician for a service and I should have it back within a week.



Nando.

 

[ButchJames]

The wooden panels make all the difference visually.

 

[Elite-ist]

A cell phone video of playing three cassette decks, each deck featuring a mix tape from various friends.

Tape 1 is the Sony TC-K80II
Tape 2 is the Akai GX-F90
Tape 3 is the Nakamichi 600

Nando.

 

[mr_rye89]

Interesting LCD VU meters on that K80II.