Sony TC-W551 Stereo Cassette Deck

The Sony TC-W551 is a auto-reverse stereo double cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was introduced by Sony in 1987.

The main features of the Sony TC-W551 are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven auto reverse transport.

Typical front loading double cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on both sides of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically 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-W551 are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the TC-W551 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

Dolby C-type used in the TC-W551 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type.

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 wired remote control.

• AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)