SONY TC-U60
¥ 69,800 (around 1980)
Commentary
A metal tape-compatible cassette deck with S & F heads and AMS.
An S & F head is used for the recording / reproducing head, and a MagneFocus 4 Gap F & F erasing head is used for the erasing head, in order to cope with metal tape.
The motor is equipped with a BSL green motor.
Uses feather-touch logical control.
Equipped with multi-functional peak program meter.
Equipped with AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) for free selection of music.
Equipped with Rec Mute function with auto space.
Uses Dolby NR Complete IC.
Equipped with a memory play function.
Equipped with a timer standby switch.
Remote wireless control is possible by using PT-79R sold separately.
Model Rating
| Type | Cassette deck |
| Heads | Erase : 1 Recording : 1 |
| Motor | 2 BSL Green Motors |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 59 dB (Dolby off, peak level, metal cassette) |
| Frequency characteristic | 20 Hz ~ 19 kHz (Metal Cassette) |
| Wow and flutter | 0.04%wrms |
| Distortion factor | 1.0% (Metal Cassette) |
| Power consumption | 30W |
| External dimensions | Width 430x Height 130x Depth 290 mm |
| Weight | 5.7kg |