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Stereo Cassette Deck

Model number:

TC-KA1ESA

Three-head design

with separate, individually optimized heads for Erase, Record and Play; promotes wide frequency response, extended dynamic range

Ultra-stable 2-motor transport

for superb smoothness, reduced wow & flutter

Dolby HX Pro®

Headroom Extension varies bias level for crisper, more impactful highs

FET playback amplifier

for extremely linear response, extremely low distortion

Ceramic cassette holder

resists resonance

Full logic feather-touch transport controls

respond to even slight finger contact; full logic lets you go directly between modes, for example, from Fast-Forward to Rewind, without first pressing Play

16-segment fluorescent peak level meters

help you set record levels

Record Mute

helps put silent intervals between songs as you record

Remote capable

with compatible remote-controlled Sony Receiver

Automatic Monitor Switch

with indicator assists you by automatically selecting "Tape" when you enter the Play mode

Dolby B and C noise reduction

160 kHz Super Bias electronics

reduces bias-induced beat frequencies, promotes extended high frequency response

Sorbothane cassette stabilizer

reduces the spread of vibration through the cassette shell

Switchable MPX Filter

blocks the 19 kHz multiplex pilot tone of FM stereo broadcasts for proper Dolby® NR tracking when you record off the air

Multiple AMS Track Search

lets you automatically skip up to 9 tracks forward or back

Auto Play

can automatically shift into Play after Rewind or Fast Forward

Gold-plated headphone jack

for private listening

Record Monitoring

lets you check the sound quality of your tape as you record

Dolby S-Type Noise Reduction

minimizes noise, distortion and high-frequency compression; lowers mid-frequency noise by 24 dB; is extremely compatible with car and portable cassette players equipped with Dolby® B NR

Bias and Record Calibration

with built-in oscillator adjusts the recording parameters to match any specific tape

Mid-Ship drive

reduces chassis flexing; places the drive between the power supply and the audio circuits to reduce radiated noise

High-density Permalloy Record and Playback heads

for high maximum flux density, wide dynamic range

Linear Time Counter

of minutes and seconds with Counter Memory

Record Level and Balance

controls for easy level setting

High-speed Fast Forward and Rewind

reduces waiting, enhances convenience

Five-year limited warranty

see your Sony ES dealer for details

Product Specifications

General Specifications

  • Frequency Response : Type I: 30 -17,000Hz, ±3dB Type II: 30 - 18,000Hz, ±3dB Type IV: 30 - 19,000Hz, ±3dB
  • Harmonic Distortion : Type I: 0.4% @ 315Hz Type IV, 1.5% @ 315Hz
  • Input sensitivity and impedance : 0.16V, 47 ohms
  • Output Level and impedance : Line: 0.5V, 47kohms Headphone: 0.25mW, 32 ohms
  • Power Consumption : 23W
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio : Type I, Dolby NR off: 57dB Type II, Dolby NR off: 59dB Type IV, Dolby NR off: 61dB
  • Wow and Flutter : 0.055% WRMS

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