A three-head stereo transistor reel-to-reel tape deck with selectable tape speeds and noise suppression.
Overview
The Sony TC-366 is a solid-state, three-head stereo reel-to-reel tape recorder made by Sony. It offers multiple tape speeds—1 7/8, 3 3/4, and 7 1/2 inches per second—and includes a scrape filter and tape tension regulator for improved tape handling and audio quality. A noise suppressor helps reduce high-frequency noise during playback. A variant, the Sony TC-366-4, was released as a quadraphonic version of the same deck.
Specifications
| Product type | Three head stereo tape deck / tape recorder |
| Track system | 4-track, 2-channel, stereo |
| Tape width | 1/4 inch |
| Tape speeds | 1 7/8, 3 3/4, 7 1/2 ips |
| Frequency response | 20Hz to 25kHz (7 1/2 ips) |
| Heads | 3 heads |
| Motor | 1 motor |
| Features | Scrape filter, tape tension regulator, noise suppressor |
| Technology | Solid state / transistor |
Context
The Sony TC-366-4 was a quadraphonic version of the TC-366, indicating Sony’s use of the base model to expand into multi-channel audio formats during the early 1970s.
Market
It is currently found on eBay, Reverb, and Facebook Marketplace, with units reported to sell for varying prices depending on condition.
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