JVC TD-W805 (1991–1993)
Documentation on the JVC TD-W805 is thin. What can be pieced together from forum posts and classifieds says it was a dual auto-reverse stereo cassette deck from JVC's early-1990s lineup, produced from about 1991 to 1993. Owners report it as a "loaded" deck with unusual features for a double-well unit. The few who have used it describe it in positive but brief terms - one Reddit user simply said "maaaaan" after finding a mint example.
Known specs gathered from assorted listings and forum posts:
- Type: Dual auto-reverse compact cassette deck
- Track system: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 17 kHz (metal tape)
- Noise reduction: Dolby B, Dolby C, HX Pro
- Production run: 1991–1993
- Original price (conflicting, omitted — reported in DM but figures disagree)
Surviving examples tend to need belt replacement, a common maintenance item for dual-transport decks of this era. Some have been sold "as is" for around $50, occasionally in pairs for $40. At least one unit still had its original box. No service manual, detailed circuit information, or factory specifications for wow/flutter or S/N ratio have surfaced in the public record.
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