JVC TD-X501 Stereo Cassette Deck

This JVC TD-X501 is a auto-reverse stereo cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was first sold by JVC in 1986 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $350.

The main features of the JVC TD-X501 are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, automatic tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven auto reverse transport.

Typical front loading cassette deck 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 TD-X501 are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the TD-X501 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

Dolby C-type used in the TD-X501 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type.

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.

• SA Head
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