Realistic SCT-17 Cassette Deck

This Realistic SCT-17 is a stereo cassette deck, it was first sold by Realistic in 1978 and discontinued 4 years later in 1982.

The main features of the Realistic SCT-17 are:, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection and capable of handling normal tapes.

Typical of this deck is the 70's top loading layout with the cassette compartiment located on the right side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the SCT-17 are analog needle VU reading meters.

Historic events

1978 Introduction of the laserdisc player, using technology invented already in the 1960s

1979 The video game "Asteroids" is created.

1980 Dolby C Noise Reduction introduced by Dolby Laboratories.

1981 IBM introduces the IBM PC.

1982 VHS-Compact (VHS-C), originally developed for portable VCRs, but ultimately finding success in palm-sized camcorders

Features of Realistic SCT-17

Display

Analog Needle Meters

3-Digıt Mechanical Counter

Exterior

Top Loading

Orientation Right

Black Finish

General

Stereo

Head Configuration

4 Track / 2 Channel

Speed

1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s

Tape

Normal Tape Capabılity

Transport

Mechanical Tape Loading

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