A compact cassette deck with AGC recording and a DC motor for stable tape transport.
Overview
The Sony TC-2010 is a cassette deck made by Sony. It has AGC recording with an AGC stereo meter, which keeps recordings from failing. A pilot lamp shows when the tape is moving. The motor is a newly developed DC type, so nobody has to change cycles to match the power supply frequency.
Specifications
| Type | Cassette deck |
| Tape speed | 4.8cm/s |
| Motor used | DC Motor |
| Recording bias | 85kHz |
| Overall strain rate | Not more than 2.5% |
| Original price | ¥ 25,300 (around 1971) |
Design
The amplifier section of the TC-2010 uses low-noise silicon transistors to cut background noise. The head is a narrow-gap 1-micron type, which gives better tape-to-head contact and fidelity. The AGC recording and AGC stereo meter guard against recording failure, and a pilot lamp indicates tape motion. The newly developed DC motor removes the need for a cycle change depending on power supply frequency.
Collectibility
Yahoo.aleado.com lists the TC-2010 as a "Showa Retro cassette recorder antique," so it counts as a vintage item. An Instagram user noted their unit, approximately 55 years old, was still operational. That suggests surviving examples hold up well.
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