Technics Tape Decks
Technics Cassette Decks | Company | Model | MSRP, US$ | Year(s) | Frequency Response with Best Tape, Hz to kHz, +3dB | Number of Heads | Wow and Flutter, Wtd. Peak % | S/N with Noise Reduction, dB | Noise Reduction Circuit, Dolby B=B, Dolby C=C, dbx=D | Fine/Continuous Bias Adjustment? | Metal Tape Capable? | Peak Level Indicators? | Net Weight, lbs. |
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| Technics | RS-263AUS | | 76-77 | 30-14 | 2 | 0.15 | 62 | B | No | No | Peak Check | 10.5 | | Technics | RS-263US | | 74 | 30-14 | 2 | 0.20 | 54 | B | No | No | No | 10 | | Technics | RS-279US | | 74 | 20-15 | 2 | 0.10 | 59 | B | No | No | No | 19.9 | | Technics | RS-288 | 480.00 | 79 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.056 | 68 | B | No | No | Yes | 21 | | Technics | RS-610US | | 74 | 50-12 | 2 | 0.15 | 57 | B | No | No | No | 13.25 | | Technics | RS-615US | | 77 | 30-15 | 2 | 0.10 | 63 | B | No | No | No | 13.25 | | Technics | RS-616 | 210.00 | 78-79 | 30-15 | 2 | 0.07 | 66 | B | No | No | No | 10.8 | | Technics | RS-625US | | 76 | 30-16 | 2 | 0.08 | 64 | B | No | No | Peak Check | 13.25 | | Technics | RS-630TUS | 260.00 | 77-78 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.09 | 63 | B | No | No | Yes | 13.25 | | Technics | RS-630US | | 76 | 30-16 | 2 | 0.09 | 63 | B | No | No | Peak Check | 17.5 | | Technics | RS-631 | 300.00 | 78 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.06 | 67 | B | No | No | Yes | 17.25 | | Technics | RS-640US | | 76-77 | 30-16 | 2 | 0.08 | 64 | B | No | No | Peak Check | 12.75 | | Technics | RS-646DS | 330.00 | 78 | 50-14 | 2 | 0.10 | 65 | B | No | No | No | 12.25 | | Technics | RS-671US | | 76-77 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.075 | 60 | B | No | No | Peak Check | 20.6 | | Technics | RS-671AUS | | 76-77 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.075 | 65 | B | No | No | Peak Check | 22 | | Technics | RS-676US | | 74 | 40-13 | 2 | 0.08 | 58 | B | No | No | Peak Check | 23.25 | | Technics | RS-677US | | 76-77 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.07 | 65 | B | No | No | Peak Check | 26.5 | | Technics | RS-686DS | 650.00 | 78 | 50-16 | 3 | 0.07 | 63 | B | No | No | Yes | 6.75 | | Technics | RS-9900US | 2000.00 | 78-79 | 25-20 | 3 | 0.04 | 67 | B | No | No | Yes | 51.9 |
| Company | Model | MSRP, US$ | Year(s) | Frequency Response with Best Tape, Hz to kHz, +3dB | Number of Heads | Wow and Flutter, Wtd. Peak % | S/N with Noise Reduction, dB | Noise Reduction Circuit, Dolby B=B, Dolby C=C, dbx=D | Fine/Continuous Bias Adjustment? | Metal Tape Capable? | Peak Level Indicators? | Net Weight, lbs. |
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| Technics | RS-B11W | 220.00 | 84-85 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.07 | 67 | B | No | Yes | Yes | 9 | | Technics | RS-B12 | 130.00 | 84-85 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.07 | 66 | B | No | Yes | Yes | 7 | | Technics | RS-B14 | 160.00 | 84-85 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.07 | 75 | B, C | No | Yes | Yes | 7 | | Technics | RS-B18 | 180.00 | 84-85 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.07 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | No | Yes | Yes | 7 | | Technics | RS-B24W | 180.00 | 85 | 40-14 | 2 | 0.08 | 56 | B | No | Yes | Yes | 7.7 | | Technics | RS-B28R | 220.00 | 85 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.08 | 92 | B, C | No | Yes | Yes | 7.9 | | Technics | RS-B29R | 260.00 | 86-87 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.08 | 75 | B, C | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7.9 | | Technics | RS-B33W | 280.00 | 85 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.07 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | No | Yes | Yes | 9.5 | | Technics | RS-B48R | 260.00 | 84 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.05 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | No | Yes | Yes | 11 | | Technics | RS-B49R | 290.00 | 85 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.08 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | No | Yes | Yes | 7.9 | | Technics | RS-B50 | 230.00 | 84 | 20-20 | 2 | 0.045 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 10 | | Technics | RS-B66W | | | | | | | | | | | | | Technics | RS-B68R | 330.00 | 84 | 20-19 | 2 | 0.05 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 11 | | Technics | RS-B78R | 400.00 | 84-86 | 20-19 | 2 | 0.045 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 11 | | Technics | RS-B85 | 480.00 | 85-86 | 30-19 | 3 | 0.05 | 95 (dbx) | B, C, D | Yes | Yes | Yes | 11.5 | | Technics | RS-B100 | 800.00 | 84-86 | 20-21 | 3 | 0.022 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | Yes | Yes | Yes | 12 | | Technics | RS-B105 | 140.00 | 86-87 | 20-15 | 2 | 0.08 | 66 | B | Yes | Yes | Yes | 6.6 | | Technics | RS-B107 | 175.00 | 86-87 | 20-15 | 2 | 0.08 | 74 | B, C | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7.5 | | Technics | RS-B207 | 200.00 | 86-87 | 20-15 | 2 | 0.08 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7.5 | | Technics | RS-B555 | 299.00 | 89-90 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.06 | 91 | B, C | | Yes | Yes | 10 | | Technics | RS-B605 | 359.00 | 89 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.06 | 91 | B, C, D | | Yes | Yes | 11 | | Technics | RS-B755 | 439.00 | 89-90 | 30-20 | 3 | 0.04 | 94 (dbx) | B, C, D | Yes | Yes | Yes | 12 | | Technics | RS-B905 | 790.00 | 87-89 | 30-19 | 3 | 0.04 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 11 | | Technics | RS-B965 | 680.00 | 90-92 | 20-21 | 3 | 0.03 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | Yes | Yes | Yes | 14.1 | | Technics | RS-BR465 | 230.00 | 90-93 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.07 | 74 | B, C | | Yes | Yes | 9.5 | | Technics | RS-BX501 | 240.00 | 94-02 | 20-18 | 3 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 8 | | Technics | RS-BX606 | 300.00 | 91-93 | 30-19 | 3 | 0.05 | 74 | B, C | Yes | Yes | Yes | | | Technics | RS-BX646 | | 94 | | | | | | | | | | | Technics | RS-BX747 | | 94 | | | | | | | | | |
| Company | Model | MSRP, US$ | Year(s) | Frequency Response with Best Tape, Hz to kHz, +3dB | Number of Heads | Wow and Flutter, Wtd. Peak % | S/N with Noise Reduction, dB | Noise Reduction Circuit, Dolby B=B, Dolby C=C, dbx=D | Fine/Continuous Bias Adjustment? | Metal Tape Capable? | Peak Level Indicators? | Net Weight, lbs. |
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| Technics | RS-M02 | 520.00 | 80-82 | 20-20 | 2 | 0.035 | 68 | B | No | Yes | Yes | 12.25 | | Technics | RS-M03 | | 79 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.05 | 67 | B | No | No | PEAK | 12.5 | | Technics | RS-M04 | 320.00 | 80-82 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.05 | 67 | B | No | Yes | Yes | 9.25 | | Technics | RS-M07 | 250.00 | 81-82 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.048 | 67 | B | No | Yes | Yes | 7.75 | | Technics | RS-M6 | 145.00 | 80 | 30-15 | 2 | 0.08 | 66 | B | No | No | No | 8.5 | | Technics | RS-M7 | 175.00 | 79 | 30-15 | 2 | 0.08 | 66 | B | No | No | No | 10 | | Technics | RS-M8 | 175.00 | 80 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.07 | 66 | B | No | Yes | Yes | 8.8 | | Technics | RS-M11 | 200.00 | 79 | 30-15 | 2 | 0.07 | 66 | B | No | No | Yes | 11.5 | | Technics | RS-M14 | 200.00 | 80 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.05 | 67 | B | No | Yes | Yes | 9.5 | | Technics | RS-M18 | 250.00 | 79 | 30-16 | 2 | 0.06 | 66 | B | No | No | Yes | 10.5 | | Technics | RS-M22 | 300.00 | 79 | 30-16 | 2 | 0.05 | 67 | B | No | No | Yes | 14.8 | | Technics | RS-M24 | 260.00 | 80 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.05 | 67 | B | No | Yes | Yes | 11 | | Technics | RS-M33 | 350.00 | 79 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.05 | 67 | B | No | No | Yes | 14.8 | | Technics | RS-M44 | 400.00 | 79 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.05 | 67 | B | No | No | Yes | 14.8 | | Technics | RS-M45 | 330.00 | 80-81 | 20-20 | 2 | 0.035 | 68 | B | No | Yes | Yes | 13.5 | | Technics | RS-M51 | 420.00 | 80-81 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.045 | 67 | B | No | Yes | Yes | 13.25 | | Technics | RS-M56 | 500.00 | 79-80 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.045 | 67 | B | Yes | No | Yes | 17 | | Technics | RS-M63 | 380.00 | 79-80 | 20-20 | 3 | 0.05 | 67 | B | Yes | Yes | Yes | 14 | | Technics | RS-M65 | 550.00 | 79 | 30-20 | 2 | 0.035 | 69 | B | Yes | No | Yes | 16.5 | | Technics | RS-M68 | 500.00 | 79-80 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.06 | 67 | B | No | No | Yes | 24 | | Technics | RS-M85 | 650.00 | 78 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.035 | 69 | B | Yes | No | Yes | 23 | | Technics | RS-M85Mk2 | 700.00 | 79-83 | 20-20 | 2 | 0.035 | 69 | B | Yes | Yes | Yes | 23.25 |
| Company | Model | MSRP, US$ | Year(s) | Frequency Response with Best Tape, Hz to kHz, +3dB | Number of Heads | Wow and Flutter, Wtd. Peak % | S/N with Noise Reduction, dB | Noise Reduction Circuit, Dolby B=B, Dolby C=C, dbx=D | Fine/Continuous Bias Adjustment? | Metal Tape Capable? | Peak Level Indicators? | Net Weight, lbs. |
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| Technics | RS-M95 | 1400.00 | 79-82 | 20-20 | 3 | 0.03 | 70 | B | Yes | Yes | Yes | 26.5 | | Technics | RS-M202 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Technics | RS-M205 | 165.00 | 81-83 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.05 | 66 | B | No | Yes | No | 8.5 | | Technics | RS-M206 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Technics | RS-M212 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Technics | RS-M216 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Technics | RS-M218 | 200.00 | 81-82 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.05 | 66 | B | No | Yes | Yes | 8.9 | | Technics | RS-M222 | 300.00 | 82-84 | 20-19 | 3 | 0.048 | 67 | B | No | Yes | Yes | 12.5 | | Technics | RS-M224 | 180.00 | 82-83 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.048 | 75 | B, C | No | Yes | No | 8.75 | | Technics | RS-M225 | 260.00 | 81 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.048 | 67 | B | No | Yes | Yes | 9.5 | | Technics | RS-M226 | 200.00 | 82 | 29-18 | 2 | 0.048 | 75 | B, C | No | Yes | Yes | 8.75 | | Technics | RS-M227X | 180.00 | 83 | 30-14 | 2 | 0.05 | 92 | B, D | No | Yes | No | 8.75 | | Technics | RS-M228X | 250.00 | 82 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.048 | 92 (dbx) | B, D | No | Yes | Yes | 11 | | Technics | RS-M234X | 220.00 | 83 | 40-16 | 2 | 0.045 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | No | Yes | Yes | 9.75 | | Technics | RS-M235X | 270.00 | 83 | 40-17 | 2 | 0.045 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | No | Yes | Yes | 11.25 | | Technics | RS-M240X | 350.00 | 81 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.048 | 67/91 (dbx) | B, D | No | Yes | Yes | 10.25 | | Technics | RS-M245X | 330.00 | 83-84 | 40-17 | 2 | 0.045 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 11.25 | | Technics | RS-M250 | 350.00 | 81-82 | 20-20 | 2 | 0.04 | 67 | B | No | Yes | Yes | 10.25 | | Technics | RS-M253X | | 83-84 | 20-22 | 3 | 0.04 | 70/92 (dbx) | B, C, D | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | | | Technics | RS-M255X | 380.00 | 82 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.038 | 92 (dbx) | B, D | No | Yes | Yes | 13 | | Technics | RS-M258R | 400.00 | 82-83 | 30-16 | 4 | 0.07 | 67 | B | No | Yes | Yes | 12.75 | | Technics | RS-M260 | 380.00 | 81 | 20-20 | 3 | 0.05 | 67 | B | No | Yes | Yes | 11.25 | | Technics | RS-M263 | 350.00 | 82 | 30-18 | 3 | 0.048 | 68 | B | Yes | Yes | Yes | 10.75 | | Technics | RS-M265X | | 82 | | | | | | | | | | | Technics | RS-M270X | 500.00 | 81 | 20-20 | 2 | 0.035 | 68/92 (dbx) | B, D | No | Yes | Yes | 15.5 | | Technics | RS-M273 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Technics | RS-M275X | 550.00 | 82-83 | 30-19 | 3 | 0.037 | 69 | B | Yes | Yes | Yes | 14.25 | | Technics | RS-M280 | 800.00 | 81-82 | 25-19 | 3 | 0.024 | 70 | B | Yes | Yes | Yes | 14 |
| Company | Model | MSRP, US$ | Year(s) | Frequency Response with Best Tape, Hz to kHz, +3dB | Number of Heads | Wow and Flutter, Wtd. Peak % | S/N with Noise Reduction, dB | Noise Reduction Circuit, Dolby B=B, Dolby C=C, dbx=D | Fine/Continuous Bias Adjustment? | Metal Tape Capable? | Peak Level Indicators? | Net Weight, lbs. |
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| Technics | RS-T10 | 180.00 | 86 | 20-15 | 3 | 0.08 | 66 | B | No | Yes | Yes | 8.4 | | Technics | RS-T11 | 145.00 | 87 | 20-15 | 2 | 0.08 | 66 | B | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 8.4 | | Technics | RS-T20 | 220.00 | 86 | 20-15 | 3 | 0.08 | 74 | B, C | No | Yes | Yes | 8.4 | | Technics | RS-T22 | 225.00 | 87 | 20-15 | 2 | 0.08 | 74 | B, C | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 8.4 | | Technics | RS-T33R | 350.00 | 87 | 20-16 | 2 | 0.07 | 74 | B, C | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 11.5 | | Technics | RS-T55R | 420.00 | 87-88 | 20-16 | 2 | 0.07 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 11.5 | | Technics | RS-T60R | 395.00 | 86 | 30-17 | 3 | 0.08 | 75 | B, C | No | Yes | Yes | 10.4 | | Technics | RS-T80R | 600.00 | 86-88 | 30-17 | 4 | 0.08 | 92 (dbx) | B, C,D | No | Yes | Yes | 11.7 | | Technics | RS-T130 | 230.00 | 88 | 20-15 | 2 | 0.1 | 66 | B | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 8.4 | | Technics | RS-T230 | 280.00 | 88 | 20-15 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 9.9 | | Technics | RS-T330 | 400.0 | 88 | 20-16 | 2 | 0.1 | 75 | B, C | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 9.9 | | Technics | RS-TR155 | 209.00 | 89-90 | 20-19 | 2 | 0.1 | 66 | B | | Yes | Yes | 12 | | Technics | RS-TR165 | 230.00 | 90 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 10.6 | | Technics | RS-TR212 | 200.00 | 91 | 40-16 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | Yes | Yes | Yes | 10.4 | | Technics | RS-TR232 | 200.00 | 92-95 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | | Yes | Yes | 10.6 | | Technics | RS-TR255 | 229.00 | 89 | 20-19 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | | Yes | Yes | 12 | | Technics | RS-TR262 | 210.00 | 95 | 20-18 | 3 | 0.14 | 74 | B, C | Yes | Yes | Yes | 10 | | Technics | RS-TR265 | 250.00 | 90 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 10.6 | | Technics | RS-TR272 | 170.00 | 98-02 | 40-15 | 2 | 0.18 | 64 | B, C | | Yes | Yes | 11 | | Technics | RS-TR313 | 230.00 | 91 | 40-16 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | Yes | Yes | Yes | 10.4 | | Technics | RS-TR333 | 220.00 | 92-93 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | | Yes | Yes | 10.6 | | Technics | RS-TR355 | 329.00 | 89-90 | 20-19 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | | Yes | Yes | 12 | | Technics | RS-TR373 | 200.00 | 94-02 | 20-18 | 3 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 10 | | Technics | RS-TR474 | 230.00 | 94-95 | 20-18 | 3 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 10 | | Technics | RS-TR515 | 300.00 | 91-92 | 40-16 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | Yes | Yes | Yes | 10.6 | | Technics | RS-TR555 | 439.00 | 89-91 | 20-19 | 2 | 0.07 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | | Yes | Yes | 12 | | Technics | RS-TR575 | 250.00 | 94-02 | 20-18 | 3 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 10 | | Technics | RS-TR777 | 320.00 | 93 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 10.8 | | Technics | RS-TR979 | 420.00 | 93-94 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | Yes, Auto | Yes | Yes | 11.75 |
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