Sony TC-131SD Stereo Cassette-Corder

This Sony TC-131SD is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Sony in 1973 with a list price of USD $240.

The main features of the Sony TC-131SD cassette deck are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, manual 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 Sony TC-131SD cassette deck are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable Sony TC-131SD transport function selection.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the Sony TC-131SD by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.

For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied.