Sansui SC 1100 (1978–1979)
A short-lived stereo cassette deck from Sansui, built for high-fidelity CrO2 tape playback during the late 1970s.
Overview
The Sansui SC-1100 is a stereo cassette deck built from 1978 to 1979. It does playback and recording in 4-track, 2-channel stereo at a tape speed of 4.8 cm/s. It has a 2-head configuration and B-type noise reduction. Production was brief. Owners have noted its excellent sound and appealing design.
Specifications
| Type | 2-head, single compact cassette deck |
| Track System | 4-track, 2-channel stereo |
| Tape Speed | 4.8 cm/s |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz to 16kHz (Cr02 tape) |
| Frequency Response | Normal I = 30-13,000 Hz; Chrome II = 30-16,000 Hz |
| Noise Reduction | B |
| Power consumption | 13 W |
| Dimensions | 430 x 160 x 302 mm (WxHxD) |
| Weight | 6.8 kg |
| Original price | 230 US-$, 700 DM |
Market
Owners report that aged rubber belts are a common failure point. Replacing them restores the fast-forward and rewind functions. One user noted slow playback when he got his unit, which is typical of degraded belts in long-unused decks. The SC-1100 is remembered fondly for its sound quality and build.
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