Hitachi D-W700 Stereo Cassette Tape Deck

This Hitachi D-W700 is a stereo double cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was first sold by Hitachi in 1983.

The main features of the Hitachi D-W700 double cassette deck are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, auto reverse transport.

Typical front loading double cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on both sides 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 Hitachi D-W700 double cassette deck are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the Hitachi D-W700 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

Dolby C-type used in the Hitachi D-W700 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type.

Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.