Sony TC-W170
Dolby B NR Dolby C logo Metal Tape

This Sony TC-W170 is a stereo double cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was first sold by Sony in 1992.

The main features of the Sony TC-W170 double cassette deck are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes.

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 Sony TC-W170 double cassette deck are generic digital peak reading meters.

Dolby C-type used in the Sony TC-W170 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.

Compact Cassette
  • High Density Head
  • Peak Level Meter
  • DC Servo Controlled Motor

Historic events

1992 The Atari 2600 is finally discontinued 15 years after its introduction in September 1977

Features of Sony TC-W170

Connectors
Connectivity
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Display
Display
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter Digital Peak-Reading Meters
Double Deck
Double Deck
High Speed Dubbing
Electronics
Electronics
Record Protection
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Black Finish Front Loading Orientation Left / Right
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head Configuration
Head Configuration
4 Track / 2 Channel 2 Head Desiǥn
Noise Resuction
Noise Reduction
Dolby-B Noise Reduction Dolby-C Noise Reduction
Power
Power Requirements
Alternating Current
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Chrome Tape Capabilıty Manual Tape Type Selection Metal Tape Capabilıty Normal Tape Capabilıty
Transport
Transport
Auto Shutoff Mechanical Tape Loading Belt Drive (Capsŧan)

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