Sanyo RD 5055 Cassette Deck
The Sanyo RD 5055 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was introduced by Sanyo in 1977 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $170 and discontinued 4 years later in 1981.
The main features of the Sanyo RD 5055 are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection with support for normal and chrome tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.
Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left 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 RD 5055 are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable RD 5055 transport function selection.
The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the RD 5055 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.
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Features of Sanyo RD 5055
AC Power Cord / Plug
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter
Analog Needle Meters
Orientation Left
Front Loading
Stereo
2 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Mechanical Transport Control
Alternating Current
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Normal Tape Capabılity
Chrome Tape Capabılity
1x Motor Mechanism
Sìngle Capsŧan Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
Mechanical Tape Loading
Auto Stop
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