Sony TC-399 Reel to Reel Deck The **Sony TC-399** is a robust and reliable reel-to-reel tape deck, designed for audiophiles and enthusiasts who value analog sound quality and precision in recording and playback. Featuring a three-motor, three-head system, the TC-399 delivers professional-level performance, making it ideal for home recording, music archiving, and high-fidelity playback of reel-to-reel tapes. Built with Sony's signature durability and high-grade components, this deck is known for its excellent sound reproduction and user-friendly operation. Key Features: - **3-Head Configuration**: Separate heads for recording, playback, and erasing, providing high-quality monitoring during recording sessions and ensuring accurate sound reproduction. - **3-Motor System**: Dedicated motors for capstan, rewind/fast forward, and take-up reel functions, ensuring stable and consistent tape transport for precise recordings. - **4-Track Stereo Recording**: Record and play back in stereo across 4 tracks, allowing for maximum utilization of the tape’s capacity and superior stereo sound. - **Three Speeds**: Supports three tape speeds (3 ¾ ips, 7 ½ ips, and 1 ⅞ ips), giving flexibility for different recording and playback needs, including high-fidelity recordings or longer recording durations. - **Durable and Compact Design**: Housed in a rugged, compact enclosure, the TC-399 is built to last and integrates seamlessly into any vintage or modern audio setup. - **VU Meters**: Large, easy-to-read analog VU meters for precise monitoring of recording levels and ensuring optimal signal strength during playback or recording. - **Tape Counter**: Mechanical tape counter to track tape position, making it easy to locate specific parts of the recording. SPECS: - **Track System**: 4-track, 2-channel stereo/monaural - **Reel Size**: Accepts reel sizes from 5 to 7 inches - **Tape Speeds**: - 1 ⅞ ips (inches per second) - 3 ¾ ips - 7 ½ ips - **Wow and Flutter**: - Less than 0.15% at 7 ½ ips - Less than 0.2% at 3 ¾ ips - **Frequency Response**: - 30 Hz to 22 kHz (at 7 ½ ips) - 30 Hz to 16 kHz (at 3 ¾ ips) - **Signal-to-Noise Ratio**: 50 dB - **Inputs/Outputs**: - RCA line inputs for recording from external sources - RCA line outputs for connection to amplifiers or speakers - Microphone inputs for direct recording - **Controls**: - Independent record level controls for left and right channels - Fast-forward, rewind, play, stop, record, and pause buttons - **Power**: 100-240V, 50/60Hz - **Dimensions**: 17 x 15 x 8 inches (approx.) - **Weight**: 25 lbs (approx.) With its classic analog design, the **Sony TC-399** reel-to-reel deck is a perfect choice for enthusiasts of vintage audio who seek warmth and depth in their recordings. Whether you’re restoring old tapes, creating new recordings, or enjoying the lush sound of analog media, the TC-399 offers a reliable and feature-packed experience with Sony’s renowned audio quality. To deliver this product properly, it is carefully packed in very strong boxes, thereby wrapped in bubble wrap with lots of padding. We mainly use plastic to fill up the package, if wished differently please contact us. The package is shipped insured to protect both the buyer and seller. For further packing wishes please message after purchase. Photos serve as additional description of product condition / condition of display & LEDs. Please review them carefully before purchase. Orders to islands, or special destinations have a higher shipping cost, for example; Canary Islands