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Description

The Vintage RS-M63 Cassette Deck by Technics

The Technics RS-M63 is a vintage 3-head stereo cassette deck produced around 1979–1981, designed for high-fidelity recording and playback. It features a three-head system that allows real-time monitoring of recordings, a premium feature for its time. The deck supports multiple tape types including metal tapes and includes Dolby B noise reduction to improve sound clarity. Its electronically controlled DC motor ensures stable tape transport with low wow and flutter. With its solid build, fluorescent level meters, and advanced controls like bias adjustment, it remains a respected choice among vintage hi-fi enthusiasts.

Specs:

• Type: 3-head stereo cassette deck (4-track, 2-channel)
• Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s
• Tape Types: Type I, FeCr, CrO₂, Metal
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (Metal tape)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: up to 67 dB (Dolby B)
• Wow & Flutter: approx. 0.05% WRMS
• Noise Reduction: Dolby B
• Motor: Electronically controlled DC motor
• Inputs: Line (60 mV), Microphone (0.25 mV)
• Outputs: Line out (0.65 V), Headphones
• Dimensions: 430 × 142 × 270 mm
• Weight: approx. 6.3 kg
• Power Consumption: ~14 W

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