{"product_id":"pioneer-t-3050-slim-stereo-cassette-tape-deck-2-head-vintage-work-100-good-look","title":"PIONEER T 3050 Slim Stereo Cassette Tape Deck 2 Head Vintage WORK 100% Good Look","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePIONEER T-3050 Vintage Cassette Deck Sendust VU Meters Serviced + Free Transformer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the distinctive Pioneer T-3050, a Japanese-market stereo cassette deck from the late 1970s. Its slim proportions, brushed aluminium front panel and large illuminated circular VU meters make it a particularly attractive addition to a vintage Pioneer system or cassette collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis unit has been thoroughly serviced and tested by TechnoGold’s specialist technicians and is fully functional. Both recording and playback work correctly, and the deck is ready to enjoy. It is also in excellent vintage cosmetic condition, as shown in the photographs of the actual item offered for sale.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of its most unusual features is the horizontal cassette loading mechanism, which gives the T-3050 its distinctive low-profile appearance. Combined with its mechanical lever controls and warm meter illumination, this creates an unmistakable vintage character.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe deck features a Sendust recording\/playback head and a separate erase head. Sendust was selected for its excellent wear resistance and high-frequency performance, making it an important feature of this compact Pioneer design.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA PLL-controlled DC servo motor provides stable tape transport, with a published wow and flutter specification of 0.05% WRMS or less. Fast winding takes approximately 85 seconds or less with a C-60 cassette.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe T-3050 supports normal, chrome and ferrichrome tapes, with automatic chrome tape detection. Published frequency response extends from 25 Hz to 15 kHz with normal tape and from 25 Hz to 17 kHz with chrome or ferrichrome tape. This is the original T-3050, without metal-tape recording capability.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDolby noise reduction helps reduce tape hiss, while the two illuminated analogue VU meters allow clear monitoring of recording levels. A particularly charming feature is the additional needle-type tape remaining indicator incorporated into the left meter, complemented by a mechanical tape counter.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnections include stereo RCA recording inputs and playback outputs, two front microphone inputs and a headphone socket. The cabinet measures approximately 382 mm wide × 83 mm high × 329 mm deep, and the unit weighs approximately 6.4 kg.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is an original Japanese 100 V model. A suitable external voltage converter will be supplied FREE OF CHARGE for use with the mains voltage in the buyer’s destination country, together with an appropriate plug adapter where required. This allows convenient use while preserving the original internal power supply.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIMPORTANT: The TEAC cassette shown in the photographs is used solely for display and is NOT included in the sale. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and show the cosmetic condition of the actual unit. The deck will be carefully packed for transport.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuy with confidence from TechnoGold Audio \u0026amp; Vintage, with more than 40 years of experience in vintage Hi-Fi, specialist technical expertise, excellent customer service and outstanding customer reviews. This unit is supplied with our one-year warranty serviced in Spain. For buyers outside Spain, shipping to our workshop is at the buyer’s expense, and we cover return shipping following a covered warranty repair.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e        \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pioneer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55990817685846,"sku":"EB-336838947771","price":629.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/0359\/3814\/files\/57_eadddcdd-2593-416f-805d-977665c1ecb5.jpg?v=1792754368","url":"https:\/\/www.audiovintageshop.com\/en-global\/products\/pioneer-t-3050-slim-stereo-cassette-tape-deck-2-head-vintage-work-100-good-look","provider":"TechnoGold Audio \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}