A very nice vintage Hi-Fi Marantz SD-53 Stereo Cassette Tape Deck. This Marantz SD-53 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, the deck was first introduced by Marantz in 1993. This tape deck comes with a sealed Maxell XLII / 60 cassette tape.
The Marantz SD-53 stereo cassette deck has the following features:
- Dolby B and C noise reduction – MPX and HXPRO
- Bias control
- Microcomputer-controlled operation with two DC motors
- Digital 4 digit tape counter
- Automatic tape type selection (handling normal, chrome and metal tapes)
- Timer function
- Automatic Music Control System (AMCS – to slip back or forward to the next track)
Technical Specs:
Brand : Marantz
Made in : Japan
Model : 74SD53/02B
Operating voltage: 230V – 50Hz
Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s
Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
Motor: 2 x DC
Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal
Noise Reduction: B, C
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (Metal tape)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 74dB (dolby C)
Wow and Flutter: 0.06%
Output: 0.5V (line)
Dimensions: 420 x 132 x 300mm
Weight: 4.6kg
Condition:
Pre-owned, very good cosmetic and working condition. Some very minor scratches, but overall in excellent condition (please see pictures). Basic playback and recording testing has been done and sounds great!
* Please note this power cable comes with an EU plug.
