Sharp RT-2000 Cassette Deck

The Sharp RT-2000 is a stereo cassette deck, it was introduced by Sharp in 1977 with a recommended retail price of USD $180 and discontinued 2 years later in 1979.

The main features of the Sharp RT-2000 cassette deck are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection with support for 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 Sharp RT-2000 cassette deck are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable Sharp RT-2000 transport function selection.

To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect microphones with a jack connector. For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.

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