Sansui SC-5110 (1977–1979)
A stereo cassette deck made in Japan, produced from 1977 to 1979 with Dolby B noise reduction and a dual-motor drive system.
Overview
The Sansui SC-5110 is a stereo cassette deck manufactured by Sansui and produced from 1977 to 1979. It was built in Japan and designed for high-fidelity tape playback and recording. The unit features an electronic DC motor drive system and includes an extra permalloy head for improved performance. It supports Type I (FeCr) tapes and operates at the standard speed of 4.8 cm/s. The SC-5110 was positioned alongside other models in Sansui’s lineup, with the SC-5100 noted as a related model in product listings.
Specifications
| Type | 2-head, single compact cassette deck |
| Heads | 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase |
| Speed | 4.8 cm/s |
| Tape Type | type I, FeCr |
| Power consumption | 50 W |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 480 x 198 x 317 mm |
| Weight | 12.5 kg |
Design
The SC-5110 uses an electronic DC motor drive system and includes an extra permalloy head. It supports Dolby B noise reduction for improved audio fidelity during playback.
Market
The SC-5110 was originally priced at $600 (hifi-wiki.com), with some sources citing a $690 recommended retail price. In recent listings, units have been offered at $150 (USAudioMart, Sep 2019) and $650 (Facebook, date unknown), depending on condition. Descriptions note that good-condition units function properly but may show light cosmetic wear.
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