Sony TC-K677ES Stereo Cassette Deck

The Sony TC-K677ES is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was introduced by Sony in 1991 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $400.

The main features of the Sony TC-K677ES are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, electronic linear tape counter with 4 digits, automatic tape type selection with support for 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-K677ES are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the TC-K677ES 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-K677ES 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. To further maintain recording accuracy, the TC-K677ES incorporates a switchable multiplex filter. When you record FM stereo broadcasts, the MPX filter of the TC-K677ES can be swiched on to prevent the standard 19kHz FM pilot signal from interfering with the noise reduction system.

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.

• Laseramorphous Head
• Cassette Stabilizer
• 3 Motor Transport Mechanism
• AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)
• Closed Loop Dual Capstan
• ES (Elevated Standard)
• 3 Head