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This Sharp RD-431 is a stereo cassette deck, it was first sold by Sharp in 1972 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $65 and discontinued 4 years later in 1976.

The features of the RD-431 include, tape type selection and capable of handling normal tapes.

Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Compact Cassette

Historic events

1972 Intel releases the 8008 chip. An 8-bit processor that becomes the foundation for future personal computers.
1973 TDK introduced a replacement for chromium dioxide and named it Avilyn.
1974 DuPont introduces chromium dioxide (CrO2) cassette tape.
1975 TDK unveiled its SA (Super Avilyn) line of tapes, the first nonchrome high-bias tape.
1976 Texas Instruments introduces "Little Professor" the first electronic educational toy

Features of Sharp RD-431

Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head
Head Configuration
4 Track / 2 Channel
Indicators
Indicators
Normal Tape
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Normal Tape Capabılity
Transport
Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan) Mechanical Tape Loading

Similar to Sharp RD-431 from the period 1972 - 1976