Sony TC-WR80ES Double Cassette Deck

This Sony TC-WR80ES is a auto-reverse stereo double cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was first sold by Sony in 1990 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $400.

The features of the TC-WR80ES include, tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes.

Typical front loading double cassette 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.

Dolby C-type used in the Sony TC-WR80ES provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. The Dolby HX PRO system provides precise bias control during recording to reduce distortion and improve linearity in the high-frequency range, the result is recorded sound that is highly faithful to the original.

Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.