Realistic SCT 35 (1988–1990)
A budget stereo cassette deck sold by Radio Shack with Dolby noise reduction and low wow and flutter for its class.
Overview
The Realistic SCT-35 is a stereo cassette tape deck sold by Radio Shack under its house brand, manufactured during the late 1980s. Built between 1988 and 1990, it was positioned as an affordable option with features typically found on higher-end models, including Dolby noise reduction. Radio Shack advertised it as offering "all the most-wanted recording features usually found in more expensive decks!" The unit was also known by the model number 14-636 and was part of Realistic's broader line of audio equipment produced for the consumer market.
Specifications
| Production years | 1988–1990 |
| Original price | 89.95 $ |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.09% (WRMS, JIS) or 0.07% (conflicting reports) |
| Features | Dolby noise reduction |
Market
Listings in recent years show the SCT-35 selling between $20 and $60. Some units are described as tested and working, and others are untested. One owner noted possible frequency response problems from aging capacitors in the amplifier section.
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