SONY TC-U2
¥ 39,800 (around 1978)
Commentary
Cassette deck with emphasis on basic performance and operability.
It uses one button recording operation buttons, and recording starts immediately by pressing the record button.
The motor is equipped with a DC servo motor with an FG (frequency generator) that detects changes in voltage due to rotational disturbance and controls it to the specified rotational speed by a servo circuit.
The head is an F & F head that uses ferrite not only for the core part but also for the guard part.
Equipped with a Dolby NR system that reduces hissing specific to tapes.
Equipped with a 3-stage switchable tape selector.
By connecting a timer (sold separately), you can record your absence or play an alarm clock.
Rack mounting is possible by using the separately sold audio handle.
Model Rating
| Type | Cassette deck |
| Heads | Erase : 1 Recording : 1 |
| Motor | DC servo motor with FG |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 57 dB (Dolby Off, Peak Level, Duadcassette) |
| Frequency characteristic | 30 Hz ~ 16 kHz (Dual Cassette) |
| Wow and flutter | 0.08%wrms |
| Distortion factor | 1.7% (Du Ad Cassette) |
| Power consumption | 9W |
| External dimensions | Width 410x Height 145x Depth 260 mm |
| Weight | 5.2kg |