Sony TC-W530 Stereo Cassette Deck

The Sony TC-W530 is a auto-reverse stereo double cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was introduced by Sony in 1986.

The main features of the Sony TC-W530 double cassette deck are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven auto reverse transport.

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-W530 double cassette deck are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the Sony TC-W530 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection. 9,5 cm/s faster recording/playback speed used in the TC-W530 offers extended frequency response, increased dynamic range and transient response. TC-W530.

Dolby C-type used in the Sony TC-W530 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type.

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.