Sony TC-FX2

A high-fidelity cassette deck from Sony with an SD head, Dolby B noise reduction, and a precision 2-motor transport

Overview

The Sony TC-FX2 is a Sony cassette deck built for high-quality analog tape playback and recording. It has a Super High Density (SD) head and a 2-motor drive system, with a DC servo capstan motor to keep tape speed steady. It handles four tape types - Normal, FeCr, CrO2, and Metal. Dolby B noise reduction is included for improved signal clarity.

Specifications

Heads	1 erase, 1 record/play (SD head)
Motor	DC servo motor (capstan), plus reel drive motor (2-motor system)
Signal-to-noise ratio	58 dB (Dolby off, peak, metal tape)
Frequency response	30 Hz - 15 kHz ±3 dB (Metal tape)
Wow and flutter	0.05% WRMS
Total harmonic distortion	1.0% (Metal tape)
Power consumption	10W
Dimensions (W x H x D)	430 x 105 x 255 mm
Weight	4.3 kg

Design

The TC-FX2 uses a 2-motor mechanism with a dedicated capstan motor and reel motor, driven by a DC servo system for precise tape control. The controls are soft-touch logic, and the eject is a soft-eject mechanism. The twin VU meter is backlit and has a +6 dB peak indicator. The playback circuit uses a direct-coupled amplifier and head with a DC amplifier configuration. There is also an integrated timer standby function and a high-output headphone jack. A 4-position tape selector covers Normal, FeCr, CrO2, and Metal tapes.