Technics - RS-671 Front-Loading 2-Head Single Audio-cassette deck

Technics RS-671 – features Year of manufacture: around 1976–1978 Made in Japan 2-head deck: recording/playback + bias head Dolby B Suitable for Normal (Type I) and CrO₂ (Type II) Front-loading with the characteristic down-fold loading mechanism Analog VU meters Memory stop Manual selection of tape type/equalization Frequency response up to about 18 kHz with CrO₂ Wow & flutter: about 0.063% Signal-to-noise ratio: 62 dB with Dolby Dimensions: 41 × 14 × 33 cm Weight: no less than 9.4 kg It is mainly a very solidly built deck with a distinctive mechanism. On examples that are decades old, the strings, pressure roller, idler, and switches are the main points needing attention. Value today Prices vary quite a bit depending on condition and maintenance: Condition Guide value Not tested / defective €50–100 Working, normal condition €120–180 Very good condition, fully working €180–250 Repaired/maintained €250–350+ Very nice specimen / professional overhaul €300–400+ This specimen is in perfect condition and was very recently renovated for the price of €160 excl. VAT. This is therefore not an attic find but a perfectly maintained unit. (see photo) For comparison: a working unit was recently offered in the Netherlands for €199, while a very nice specimen in Belgium at Catawiki was estimated around €220. An excellent restored unit recently sold for €290. Will be very well packed and insured for shipping. I will pay the insurance."

Estimate:£143.84

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