DENON DRM 550 Stereo Cassette Tape Deck 2 Head HXPRO Vintage 1995 WORK Good Look

Denon DRM-550 Cassette Deck Dolby B/C HX Pro Fully Restored Vintage 1995

Denon DRM-550 single cassette deck, a quality Hi-Fi component first sold in 1995, appreciated for its reliable performance, clean sound, and classic Denon design. 

This unit has been 100% professionally restored by our specialized technical service, with all functions carefully checked to ensure excellent reliability, proper operation, and long-term performance.

Fully tested and working perfectly, this deck delivers stable playback and recording, smooth transport operation, and strong overall audio performance after restoration.

The Denon DRM-550 is a 2-head, single compact cassette deck with 4-track, 2-channel stereo design, built for straightforward, dependable use in a serious home Hi-Fi system. 

It is fitted with one record/playback head and one erase head, so it should be described correctly as a 2-head machine rather than a 3-head deck. 

The deck includes Dolby B and Dolby C noise reduction together with HX Pro headroom extension, helping deliver cleaner recordings and better high-frequency performance. 

It supports Type I, Type II/CrO2, and Type IV/Metal tapes, giving excellent flexibility for playback and recording with different cassette formulations. 

Technical specifications include frequency response of 25 Hz to 18 kHz with Metal tape, signal-to-noise ratio up to 74 dB with Dolby C, and wow and flutter of 0.055%. 

Additional specifications include tape speed of 4.8 cm/s, line input of 80 mV, line output of 0.775 V, and a 2-motor mechanism with one capstan motor and one reel motor. 

Its cabinet measures 434 × 135 × 270 mm and the total weight is 3.8 kg, making it a solid and practical full-size component for any vintage audio setup. 

Manufactured in the mid-1990s, approximately 1995–1999, the DRM-550 represents Denon’s well-built entry into the later cassette era, combining ease of use with very respectable sound quality. 

Buying from our store means getting a fully restored vintage audio component, professionally serviced by specialists, accurately described, securely packed, quickly shipped, and backed by the confidence of purchasing from experienced Hi-Fi sellers dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction.