Sony TC-765: 4 Track 2 Channel Stereo Reel to Reel Tape Recorder (1977-81)
Features of the Sony TC-765 3-head tape recorder include:
Three heads and three motors
Closed-loop dual capstan tape drive
AC servo controlled capstan drive motor
High-performance Ferrite heads
Separate 3-way bias and equalisation selectors
Logic-controlled transport function buttons
The first stage of the amplifier and the playback head are directly coupled
Sony TC-765 Tech Specifications:
Track system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system
Heads: 1 x playback, 1 x record, 1 x erase
Motor: 2 x reel, 1 x capstan
Reel size: up to 10.5 inch reel
Tape speeds: 3 3⁄4 7 1⁄2 ips
Wow and flutter: 0.04% (7 1⁄2 ips)
Frequency response: 30Hz to 25kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 61dB
Total harmonic distortion: 0.7%
Input: 60mV (line), 0.2mV (mic)
Output: 0.43V (line)
Semiconductors: 2 x IC, 3 x FET, 104 x transistors, 89 x diodes
Dimensions: 445 x 525 x 235mm
Weight: 27kg