Sansui SC 3110 (1977–1979)
A 2-head, 2-channel stereo cassette deck from Sansui Electric Co., Ltd., Tokyo. It has Dolby B noise reduction and a reputation for solid build.
Overview
The Sansui SC 3110 is a stereo cassette deck made by Sansui Electric Co., Ltd., Tokyo. It was produced from 1977 to 1979. It has a 4-track system, a single electronically controlled DC motor and Dolby B noise reduction. It was built for high-fidelity recording and playback, with a hard permalloy audio head and support for 8 Ohm headphones. Its construction is solid, and Sansui regarded it as the top of its cassette recorder line during its production run.
Specifications
| Product type | 2-head, 2-channel stereo cassette deck |
| System | 4-track |
| Motor | single electronically controlled DC motor |
| Audio heads | 1 × hard permalloy |
| Noise Reduction | Dolby B |
| Headphones | 8 Ohm |
| Weight | 8.3kg |
| Production years | 1977 – 1979 |
Context
Sansui positioned the SC 3110 as its "Top Of The Line" cassette recorder during its production period, in the late 1970s.
Market
The common maintenance job is belt replacement. Units in near-perfect condition have been described with only minor cosmetic marks. Current market listings show active interest, with typical prices between $140.00 and $250.00.
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