Sony TC-158SD Stereo Cassette-Corder

This Sony TC-158SD is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Sony in 1976 with a list price of USD $380 and discontinued 2 years later in 1978.

The main features of the Sony TC-158SD cassette deck are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection and capable of handling normal and ferro-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 Sony TC-158SD cassette deck are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable Sony TC-158SD transport function selection.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the Sony TC-158SD by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.