SONY TC-K50
¥ 67,800 (around 1978)
Commentary
A cassette deck with an S & F head.
The head uses a special 3-stage solid core structure S & F head that combines the excellent magnetic saturation characteristics (linearity) of Sendust alloy with the excellent high-frequency magnetic characteristics of ferrite with low core loss.
The motor uses a BSL Green Motor with a simple structure without a slot that causes torque unevenness.
It is equipped with an automatic music sensor (AMS) which can start a song.
Equipped with LED peak program meter.
It has 20 elements each on the left and right, two color display of red and yellow, attack time of 1 msec, and real-time peak hold is also possible.
Uses Dolby NRIC that integrates other amplifier circuits as well as Dolby circuit.
The IC mask pattern with built-in electronic switches reduces the number of parts and circuits to be used and improves reliability and sound quality.
It has a memory stop / play function which is useful for repeatedly playing a part of the program source.
Equipped with a 3-stage switching tape selector with independent bias and equalizer.
Equipped with a Rec Mute function that allows one touch silent recording.
Equipped with MPX filter.
By using the timer sold separately, it is possible to record your absence and play the alarm clock.
Equipped with volume for both line-out and headphone.
Model Rating
| Type | Cassette deck |
| Heads | Erase : 1 Recording : 1 |
| Motor | BSL Green Motor |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 59 dB (Dolby off, Peak Level, Duadcassette) |
| Frequency characteristic | 30 Hz ~ 18 kHz ± 3 dB (Dual Cassette) |
| Wow and flutter | 0.045%wrms |
| Distortion factor | 1.0% (Du Ad Cassette) |
| Power consumption | 15W |
| External dimensions | Width 430x Height 155x Depth 290 mm |
| Weight | 6.5kg |