Sansui SC-2110 (1978)
A 1978 stereo cassette deck from Sansui using a 2-head design and Dolby B noise reduction.
Overview
The Sansui SC-2110 is a stereo cassette tape deck manufactured by Sansui Electric Co., Ltd. of Tokyo in 1978. It features a 2-head, single compact cassette configuration and uses hard permalloy audio heads for playback and recording. The deck includes Dolby B noise reduction and is designed for line and microphone inputs, with a dedicated headphone output. It was part of a lineup that included models like 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, supporting Dolby B noise reduction for improved tape fidelity. It is a single compact cassette deck built for stereo recording and playback.
Market
Replacement belt kits are available, indicating that belt degradation is a known service need. Units have been listed for sale at various prices, including 200€, and some are described as fully serviced with all belts replaced and tested to specification.
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