Technics RS-B29R
A stereo cassette deck with auto reverse and Dolby B-C noise reduction, a 2-head design and soft-touch electronic controls
Overview
The Technics RS-B29R is a stereo cassette deck for playback and recording, with auto reverse. It has a 2-head system and runs continuously on both sides of a compact cassette. Dolby B and C noise reduction are built in, and the transport uses a soft-touch electronic mechanism.
Specifications
| Type | auto reverse, 2-head, single compact cassette deck |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.05% WRMS |
| S/N | 70dB (Dolby C) |
| Input | 2 x Line In (RCA) |
| Audio Outputs | 2 x Line Out (RCA) |
| Headphone Output | 1 x 6.3mm Jack |
| Dolby NR | Dolby B-C NR, Auto-Reverse |
| Dimensions | 430 x 115 x 290 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 5.0 kg |
| Tape counter | Yes, with reset button |
| Tape direction indicators | Forward, Reverse |
| Timer start switch | Present |
Design
The RS-B29R has 2 heads and a soft-touch electronic mechanism for transport control. That covers play, record, fast forward and rewind.
Market
A service manual for the RS-B29R is available for purchase, so maintenance is supported. Like any vintage cassette deck, it may need a belt replacement and head cleaning to keep running. Belts degrade over time, and that is a known issue.
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