Audio Database

PT-820S
Commentary

A tape deck that can play four track stereo tapes.

It is an all-transistor design that operates as soon as the switch is turned on. The amplifier section uses NAB standards and consists of nine transistors.

It supports 3 speeds.

It is possible to record and play back 6 hours round trip.
Also, you can close the wooden lid with the No. 7 tape on.

Can be used both vertically and horizontally.

Wooden cabinet is adopted.

Each channel can be recorded and played back separately.

Equipped with a tape counter.

Equipped with DIN connector.

Number 7 trial listening tape is included.

Model Rating
Type Tape deck
Tape used No. 3, 5 and 7
Tape speed 4.75cm/s, 9.5cm/s, 19cm/s
Recording time
Tape type name S-3/
SC-3 SL-3 SW-3 S-5/
SC-5
SL-5 S-7/
SC-7
SL-7
4.75cm/s:
9.5cm/s:
19cm/s:
40 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes
60 minutes
30 minutes
15 minutes
80 minutes
40 minutes
20 minutes
120 minutes
60 minutes
30 minutes
180 minutes
90 minutes
45 minutes
240 minutes
120 minutes
60 minutes
360 minutes
180 minutes
90 minutes
Recording system AC bias system (4 tracks)
Erasing method AC erasing system
Output Line out:1V+1V
Input terminal Mic, Input
Output terminal Line out, DIN connector
Semiconductor used
Transistor (10 pcs) 2SB440x2
2SB439x2
2SB54x2
2SB415x2
2SB63x2
Pwer 100 VAC / 117 V, 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption 35W
External dimensions Width 394x Height 385x Depth 198 mm
Width 516x Height 500x Depth 301 mm (packed)
Weight 10.7kg
13 kg (when packed)
Attachment Reel (R-7)
Input-output code
No. 7 trial listening tape