JVC CD-1666 Stereo Cassette Deck

This JVC CD-1666 is a stereo cassette deck, it was first sold by JVC in 1973 with a list price of USD $170 and discontinued 5 years later in 1978.

The main features of the JVC CD-1666 are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal and chrome tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.

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 CD-1666 are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable CD-1666 transport function selection.

To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect microphones with a jack connector. For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.