Sansui SC-3300 (1979–1980)
The deck weighs 7.4 kilograms (multiple sources agree, though one lists 6.85kg). It lands on the rack with a thud. This is no flimsy cassette transport.
Overview
The Sansui SC-3300 is a stereo cassette deck built between 1979 and 1980 by Sansui Electric Co. It sits in a middle spot in the late 1970s cassette market. It wasn't the most common workhorse, but it wasn't a rarity either, and it turns up now and then among enthusiasts in Canada, Europe, and the U.S. It's a 2-head, single compact cassette deck, built when metal tape compatibility was emerging but not yet standard. One of its most remarked-upon traits is the open cassette access during playback. The spinning reels are exposed while the tape plays.
The SC-3300 has the reliability quirks of its era, despite the solid build and thoughtful layout. One noted issue is the output gain potentiometer, which users describe as getting scratchy with age. That's common in vintage gear, but it needs servicing before the volume control is clean again. An owner on AudioKarma acknowledged owning the model and noted "several problems." The deck performs well when maintained, but it shows the wear typical of electronics from this period.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Sansui Electric Co. |
| Product type | Stereo Cassette Deck |
| Type | 2-head, single compact cassette deck |
| Frequency Response Normal | 20~15,000 (±3 dB) Hz |
| Frequency Response CrO2 | 20~17,000 (±3 dB) Hz |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 69dB (dolby B) |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.04% |
| Input | 70mV (line), 0.3mV (mic) |
| Power consumption | 26 W |
| Accessories | adaptor for rack |
Collectibility & Value
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