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This Sharp RD-455 is a stereo cassette deck, it was first sold by Sharp in 1972 with a list price of USD $50 and discontinued 2 years later in 1974.

The RD-455 is equipped with, 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 Computer graphics are used for the first time in the Motion Picture Industry when the movie "Westworld" is produced.
1974 DuPont introduces chromium dioxide (CrO2) cassette tape.

Features of Sharp RD-455

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

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