Technics RS-B12 (1984)
A short-lived stereo cassette deck from Technics, produced in 1984 and discontinued the following year.
Overview
The Technics RS-B12 is a stereo cassette deck from Technics, a brand of Matsushita/Panasonic. It was first sold in 1984 and discontinued a year later. It belongs to the Technics RS series, which was known for compact, single-cassette designs aimed at the home audio market. Production was brief, but the RS-B12 has turned up on resale platforms in recent years. Sellers often note its clean appearance and working mechanics, which is not bad for its age.
Specifications
| Heads | 2 heads |
| Tape counter | mechanical 3 digit tape counter |
| Tape type selection | tape type selection |
| Compatible tape types | capable of handling normal, chrome and metal |
| Noise reduction | Dolby B noise reduction |
| Inputs | 2 Input |
| Recording feature | One Touch Recording |
Market
One RS-B12 has been listed for sale at $250 USD, while sold units have cleared at $99.99 plus shipping. One owner reported picking up a deck for $10 at a garage sale. Service and owner's manuals are available for purchase, so people are still keeping these running.
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