{"product_id":"sony-tc-k950es-3-head-stereo-cassette-deck-es-series-serviced-repaired","title":"Sony - TC-K950ES - 3-Head - Stereo Cassette Deck - ES-Series - Inc. New Sony Metal Tape - Serviced (Repaired\/Recapped))","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale: a Sony TC-K950ES stereo cassette deck from Sony’s highly regarded ES series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe unit originally arrived with no audio output and has since undergone extensive electronic and mechanical restoration. Significant electrolyte leakage from ageing capacitors had damaged several circuit-board traces and affected the positive and negative supply rails for the integrated circuits and operational amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eEarlier repair work was also corrected, including the removal of low-quality replacement capacitors and loose jumper wires. The deck has now been rebuilt using high-quality replacement components, with film capacitors installed where suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tape transport, head alignment, pinch rollers, tape guides, power supply, and BSL motor circuitry were also repaired and carefully adjusted. Following the work, the deck produced an excellent measured frequency response on the technician’s test setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e''Due to the weight being 20\/30KG or above, please ask us for a shipping quote before buying to get the best rates and options, currently shown shipping is estimated''\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmetic condition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe cassette deck is in near-mint cosmetic condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally clean overall appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly minimal signs of age or previous use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront panel, controls, and housing remain very well preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease review the photos for the exact cosmetic condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e📼 Functional status\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Fully working\u003cbr\u003e✔ Audio-output fault repaired\u003cbr\u003e✔ Playback and recording functions restored\u003cbr\u003e✔ Power-supply rails repaired\u003cbr\u003e✔ Tape transport cleaned and adjusted\u003cbr\u003e✔ Heads and tape guides aligned\u003cbr\u003e✔ Pinch roller replaced\u003cbr\u003e✔ BSL motor circuitry repaired\u003cbr\u003e✔ Excellent frequency response achieved during testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: 3-head, single compact cassette deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape Speed: 4.8 cm\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeads: 1 x record, 1 x playback, 1 x erase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 1 x reel, 1 x capstan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise Reduction: B, C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadroom Extension: HX Pro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 15Hz to 22kHz  \u003cspan class=\"small_fraction\"\u003e(Metal tape)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal to Noise Ratio: 76dB  \u003cspan class=\"small_fraction\"\u003e(dolby C)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWow and Flutter: 0.024%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion: 0.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput: 77.5mV (line)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: 0.44V (line)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions (LxWxH): \u003cspan\u003e470 x 140 x 380mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 14 Kg\u003cbr\u003eVolts: 220v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe ship worldwide.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor international shipping, import fee's apply. These vary per countrie, and are for the buyer to pay.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Shipping outside of the EU up to 20 KG (max) Shown costs might vary. Please ask us for a shipping quote for the best rates!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e-We kindly ask you to reach out for the best shiping rates. As rates vary per shipper, we can ask custom shipping quotes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: ‘’Whenever an item exceeds the weight noted above. Please ask for a shipping quote before making a purchase. The shipping costs are estimated in our shop because we do not know the shipping address. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePicking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelivery by us is also possible in some cases. Please reach out to us for more information about deliveries \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eState of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57762733392216,"sku":"OBDM-15885651050840-TD","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/1987\/8232\/files\/image00004_f3460ebd-92a1-4195-bee7-e17a76afa4f8.jpg?v=1786006999","url":"https:\/\/www.odnd.nl\/nl\/products\/sony-tc-k950es-3-head-stereo-cassette-deck-es-series-serviced-repaired","provider":"ODND Vintage Audio Dreams","version":"1.0","type":"link"}