Sony TC-K670 Stereo Cassette Deck

This Sony TC-K670 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was first sold by Sony in 1991 with a list price of USD $350.

The main features of the Sony TC-K670 are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, digital tape counter with 4 digits, automatic tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven dual-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-K670 are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the TC-K670 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

To ensure the best response from the wide variety of tapes available adjustment of, bias and sensitivity, to optimum levels can be performed prior to recording.

Dolby C-type used in the TC-K670 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.

• 3 Motor Transport Mechanism
• Peak Level Meter
• Closed Loop Dual Capstan
• AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)
• 3 Head