Aristona EK3501 Stereo Cassette Deck

This Aristona EK3501 is a stereo cassette deck, it was first sold by Aristona in 1977 and discontinued a year later.

The main features of the Aristona EK3501 cassette deck are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection and capable of handling normal and chrome tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.

Typical of this deck is the 70's top loading layout with the cassette compartiment located on the right side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the Aristona EK3501 cassette deck are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable Aristona EK3501 transport function selection.