Hitachi TRQ-2040D Stereo Cassette Tape Deck

This Hitachi TRQ-2040D is a cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Hitachi in 1974.

The main features of the Hitachi TRQ-2040D 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 left 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 Hitachi TRQ-2040D cassette deck are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable Hitachi TRQ-2040D transport function selection.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the Hitachi TRQ-2040D by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.