Sansui SC-2110 (1978)
A 1978 stereo cassette deck from Sansui with a 2-head design and Dolby B noise reduction.
Overview
The Sansui SC-2110 is a stereo cassette deck made by Sansui Electric Co., Ltd. of Tokyo in 1978. It is a 2-head, single compact cassette machine with hard permalloy audio heads for playback and recording. It has Dolby B noise reduction, line and microphone inputs, and a dedicated headphone output. It sat in a lineup with the SC-3100, SC-3110 and SC-5100.
Specifications
| Product type | Stereo Cassette Tape Deck |
| Production year | 1978 |
| Noise Reduction | Dolby B |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 67dB (with Dolby B) |
| Frequency Response CrO2 | 25-16,000 Hz |
| Input | 70mV (line), 0.2mV (mic) |
| Output | 0.4V (line) |
| Headphones | 8 Ohm |
| Audio heads | Hard permalloy |
| Power consumption | 14.5 W |
Design
The SC-2110 uses a 2-head design with hard permalloy audio heads. Dolby B noise reduction is supported for improved tape fidelity. It is a single compact cassette deck built for stereo recording and playback.
Market
Replacement belt kits are available, so belt degradation is a known service need. Units have been listed for sale at various prices, including 200€. Some are described as fully serviced, with all belts replaced and tested to specification.
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