Sony R7-2 Reel To Reel 2-track/ 4-Track 15 & 7 1/2 IPS Tape Deck

Description: Sony R7-2 Reel To Reel 2-track/ 4-Track 15 & 7 1/2 IPS Tape Deck *Includes the Black anodized hub adapters ***Not the reels **Please keep in mind that this reel-to-reel tape machine is currently functioning as it should, though its service history is unknown. In my opinion, all decks require servicing, with some needing complete recapping. You may get lucky - some decks may have already been serviced, others might be less prone to age-related issues. It seems financially sensible to invest in a well-functioning machine, understanding that it may need professional servicing at some point to maintain optimal performance.**Please be sure this is what you want no return :) **Check out the short video of this machine on Youtube >>CLICK >>YouTube Very nice "Closed Loop Dual Capstan" Sony deck plays both 2-track and 4-track tapes and records 2-Track..With solid controls and brakes; this machine sounds excellent and is working as it should. I have run this deck through its paces & recorded on Maxell tape and the recordings sound excellent, *There is a switch under the hinged head cover to switch between 2-Track and 4-Track formats This Deck is sold as described with no returns. The unit will be double boxed and packed expertly ships UPS The deck works as it should as shown in the video. All functions have been tested and work as they should. The heads have lots of life and have been d-magged - The deck is calibrated for Maxell tape. *The deck is guaranteed to arrive as described but please be sure this is what you want there are no returns on large vintage electronics. * I will pack this expertly double boxes and insure by UPS Specifications------------Half-track stereo record & playback, quarter-track stereo playback Reel to Reel Master Tape Deck. There is a switch on the head block to toggle between 2-Track and 4-track heads. Excellent Deck for a lot of folks wanting a serious tape machine. Record and play 15 ips stereo two track tapes and listen to 7 1/2 IPS factory tapes The Sony TC-R7-2 Was a Japanese market version of the Sony TC-766-2 which featured four ferrite & ferrite heads. And is a 1/2 track recorder with a 1/4 track playback head. With excellent specifications, this machine was second only to the super expensive Sony 880-2 Another Japanese specific model that was similar, was the Sony TC-R6 a 1/4 track low-speed machine which was identical to the TC-765 Additional Info Track system Half-track stereo record & playback, quarter-track stereo playback Heads (4) – erase, record, half-track playback and quarter-track playback Motors 3 motor, belt driven system Maximum Reel Size 10½ ” Tape Speeds 7½ & 15 ips Rewind Speed 150 seconds (1200′ tape) Frequency Response (3dB) 30Hz – 22kHz at 15 ips Wow & flutter 0.018% @ 15 ips Speed tolerance 0.5% at 15 ips Crosstalk 55dB @ 1,000Hz Harmonic distortion 0.5% at 15 ips (FeCr tape) Bias frequency 160kHz Inputs line 60mV, 100k Ohms; microphone: 0.2mV, low Outputs line 0.435V with control at detent, 0.775V – headphones: 35mV, 8 Ohms nominal Dimensions 20½ x 17½ x 9¼ ” (521 x 444.5 x 234.9 mm) Weight 58.5 lbs (26.6kg)

Price: 1450 USD

Location: Jackson, Wyoming

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