TEAC X-10R Dual Capstan Drive / Bi-Directional Stereo Tape Recorder — 6 Head — Professionally Serviced — Fully Operational — Original Wooden Case

The TEAC X-10R is one of the most capable consumer/prosumer open-reel decks ever produced, and this example is in excellent working and cosmetic condition. Professionally evaluated, confirmed fully operational in all respects — transport, both-direction record and playback, all switching, metering, and auto-reverse. Heads conservatively estimated at 75%+ life remaining with an even wear pattern across the full head assembly. Meter illumination has been upgraded. Unit presents beautifully in all lighting.

This Unit

Professionally tested and evaluated. Fully functional in all aspects — forward and reverse record/play, transport, all controls and metering. Head life conservatively estimated at 75%+, even wear. Meter lighting upgraded. Wooden case included with minor cosmetic edge/corner wear as shown. 

The original wooden surround case is included and is in very good condition with only minor edge and corner wear as documented in photos. The combination of the wooden case and the cream-and-black faceplate gives this machine a presence that few open-reel decks can match.

Ships worldwide, or local pickup can be arranged. Package will be large, heavy, and delicate, so shipping may be a significant expense. Quoted international shipping rate is to Australia, the furthest destination from my USA address. Please inquire for a shipping quote to your specific international location.

About the X-10R

Introduced in the late 1970s, the TEAC X-10R represented the flagship of TEAC's consumer open-reel line and brought a genuinely sophisticated feature set to the semi-pro market. The dual-capstan closed-loop transport is the defining engineering achievement here: two capstans working in tandem maintain constant, uniform tape tension across the entire head assembly regardless of reel load, which translates directly to more stable frequency response, lower wow and flutter, and more consistent recordings. Bi-directional recording and playback — in both directions, not just reverse playback — effectively doubles the recording capacity of any given reel. Six heads (two erase, two record, two playback) make this possible, with dedicated head assemblies for each direction. Three motors (one DC FG-servo capstan motor, two DC brushless reel motors) ensure precise speed regulation independent of reel load variation. The large backlit VU meters with their distinctive green illumination are a signature visual element, and on this unit the meter lighting has been upgraded for long-term reliability.

Verified Specifications

• Track system: 4-track, 2-channel stereo, bi-directional record and playback (auto-reverse)
• Heads: 6 total — 2 × record, 2 × playback, 2 × erase
• Motors: 3 — DC FG-servo capstan motor; 2 × DC brushless reel motors
• Tape speeds: 3¾ IPS (9.5 cm/s) / 7½ IPS (19 cm/s)
• Reel capacity: Up to 10.5 inch reels
• Frequency response (7½ IPS): 40 Hz – 22 kHz
• Frequency response (3¾ IPS): 40 Hz – 16 kHz
• Wow & flutter: <0.05% at 7½ IPS; <0.08% at 3¾ IPS
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 50 dB
• THD: <0.8%
• Crosstalk: 40 dB
• Equalization: NAB
• Inputs: Line 60 mV / Mic 0.25 mV (200Ω min)
• Output: Line 0.4V
• DBX: External send/return loop on rear panel
• Remote control: Remote control jack on rear panel
• Dimensions: 461 × 454 × 270 mm (approx. 18 × 18 × 10.5 in)
• Weight: 20 kg (44 lbs)