Sony TC-K620 Stereo Cassette Deck

This Sony TC-K620 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was first sold by Sony in 1990 with a list price of USD $350.

The main features of the Sony TC-K620 are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, digital linear tape counter with 4 digits, automatic tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.

Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape loading/unloading is operated motorized and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the TC-K620 are generic digital peak reading meters with peak hold for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Full-logic transport controls used on the TC-K620 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

Dolby C-type used in the TC-K620 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. The Dolby HX PRO system provides precise bias control during recording to reduce distortion and improve linearity in the high-frequency range, the result is recorded sound that is highly faithful to the original.

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. All main transport commands can be issued remotely with a wireless remote control.

• Cassette Stabilizer
• AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)