Technics RS-B11W (1984–1986)
A stereo double cassette deck introduced by Technics in 1984, designed for convenient tape dubbing and playback.
Overview
The Technics RS-B11W is a double compact cassette deck made by Technics between 1984 and 1986. It supports 4-track, 2-channel stereo recording and playback, with two dubbing speeds for transferring tapes. The unit includes Dolby B noise reduction and was marketed as a convenient solution for tape duplication and stereo audio playback.
Specifications
| Type | double compact cassette deck |
| Track System | 4-track, 2-channel stereo |
| Tape Speed | 4.8 cm/s |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 18kHz (Metal tape) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 67dB (Dolby B) |
| Features | Dolby B noise reduction, 2 Dubbing Speed |
Product Family
The RS-B11W is part of a series of Technics tape decks that includes the RS-1 W, RS-4, RS-8 R, RS-B 10, RS-B 14, and RS-B 18.
Market
Service and owner's manuals are available through online archives and retailers, and units are occasionally listed as sold on eBay and Facebook Marketplace. A repair article exists for the model, though specific failure patterns are not detailed in available snippets.
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