Technics RS-BX828 3-head cassette deck in excellent condition, serviced

A few light scratches on the case.

New belt

Controls cleaned

Lubricated and demagnetized.

All switches and controls deoxidized

Close to the flagship models of its era, it is highly regarded by vintage audio enthusiasts for its dead-quiet operation, robust transport mechanism, and exceptional recording precision. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Key Design & Build Features

• 3-Head Configuration: Outfitted with independent Permalloy recording and playback heads, alongside a double-gap ferrite erase head. This design allows for real-time monitoring, enabling users to listen to the tape playback as it is being recorded. [1, 2, 3]
• Advanced Motor Drive: It utilizes a 4-motor system featuring a high-grade, quartz-locked direct-drive motor for the capstan, which achieves an incredibly low wow and flutter rating of just 0.03% WRMS. It also uses a dedicated motorized system to softly open and close the cassette compartment door. [1, 2, 3, 4]
• Closed-Loop Dual-Capstan: The transport mechanisms employ a dual-capstan loop to ensure consistent tape tension across the heads, reducing modulation noise and optimizing speed stability. [1, 2]

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