AnalogDigit
Realistic fan.
I been hitting the thrifts this Summer and come up with some very cool scores. 
I like collecting receivers and cassette decks that are different in style and appearance then the rest of the pack. I came across some cassette tape recorders this summer at the thrifts stores around my area.
My first find this summer is a JVC KD-A7 Deck. It was on the floor by itself at the SA thrift store under a table that had TV's. The deck is a 2-head model, but I figured why not? It looks cool! I like how the JVC decks are laid out with the deck well on the right instead of the left. Features solenoid activated controls, bias adjustment, ANRS and Super ANRS noise reduction, Metal tape capacity, large analog VU meters and a spectrum display which is unusual for a deck. Everything works except the middle 2k display. Very heavy feel to the deck. Found out it was manufactured in 1979. I still think 3-head decks make the best recordings, but I was very impressed with the recordings made on this deck. Cost only $25 at the SA.
The next deck I found by accident buried under some VHS VCR's. I thought it was another VCR since it was black until I gave it a closer look. I was surprise to see it was a Zenith CR 670 2-head auto reverse cassette tape deck. Cool! Another JVC-type deck! Found out on the Internet it is similar in appearance to a JVC KD V400 manufactured around 1984! It has a multi-colored spectrum display which looks cool along with the VU level meters. Digital counter, Dolby B and C noise reduction and soft touch controls. This deck also records and plays back great. I use this for my alarm clock system that consists of a Realistic STA 84 receiver and a pair of Minimus 7 speakers with a timer. Price $4.99 at the Goodwill.
The next deck the Sony/Superscope Stereo Cassette-Corder TC-129. When I first seen it at the SA, did not appeal to me that much. It does not have any noise reduction, no auto reverse, only a selector switch for normal and chrome tapes and the VU meters are lighted, but are hard to see. Over a week passed until I went to the SA again and the deck was still there. It looked lonely by itself with all those VCR's, so I decided to buy it! The deck records fine, but unlike my other decks, this one if you push the meters into the red, it gets distorted on tape. I love how the top cover hides everything. I have done some research on the deck, it was manufactured in 1973, making this my oldest deck! Looks like new! I only paid $4.00 for it at the SA.
I could not pass this up, I like the red color! It is a portable Panasonic cassette player/recorder. Uses 4 - C batteries, this tape recorder was on sale for $2 at the Goodwill, and works well.
I think I need help, do you think?
I like collecting receivers and cassette decks that are different in style and appearance then the rest of the pack. I came across some cassette tape recorders this summer at the thrifts stores around my area.
My first find this summer is a JVC KD-A7 Deck. It was on the floor by itself at the SA thrift store under a table that had TV's. The deck is a 2-head model, but I figured why not? It looks cool! I like how the JVC decks are laid out with the deck well on the right instead of the left. Features solenoid activated controls, bias adjustment, ANRS and Super ANRS noise reduction, Metal tape capacity, large analog VU meters and a spectrum display which is unusual for a deck. Everything works except the middle 2k display. Very heavy feel to the deck. Found out it was manufactured in 1979. I still think 3-head decks make the best recordings, but I was very impressed with the recordings made on this deck. Cost only $25 at the SA.
The next deck I found by accident buried under some VHS VCR's. I thought it was another VCR since it was black until I gave it a closer look. I was surprise to see it was a Zenith CR 670 2-head auto reverse cassette tape deck. Cool! Another JVC-type deck! Found out on the Internet it is similar in appearance to a JVC KD V400 manufactured around 1984! It has a multi-colored spectrum display which looks cool along with the VU level meters. Digital counter, Dolby B and C noise reduction and soft touch controls. This deck also records and plays back great. I use this for my alarm clock system that consists of a Realistic STA 84 receiver and a pair of Minimus 7 speakers with a timer. Price $4.99 at the Goodwill.
The next deck the Sony/Superscope Stereo Cassette-Corder TC-129. When I first seen it at the SA, did not appeal to me that much. It does not have any noise reduction, no auto reverse, only a selector switch for normal and chrome tapes and the VU meters are lighted, but are hard to see. Over a week passed until I went to the SA again and the deck was still there. It looked lonely by itself with all those VCR's, so I decided to buy it! The deck records fine, but unlike my other decks, this one if you push the meters into the red, it gets distorted on tape. I love how the top cover hides everything. I have done some research on the deck, it was manufactured in 1973, making this my oldest deck! Looks like new! I only paid $4.00 for it at the SA.
I could not pass this up, I like the red color! It is a portable Panasonic cassette player/recorder. Uses 4 - C batteries, this tape recorder was on sale for $2 at the Goodwill, and works well.
I think I need help, do you think?
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