Sony TC-WR870 Stereo Cassette Deck

The Sony TC-WR870 is a auto-reverse stereo double cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was introduced by Sony in 1991.

The main features of the Sony TC-WR870 double cassette deck are: 2 heads, electronic linear tape counter with 4 digits, tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal tapes.

Typical front loading double cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on both sides of the deck. Tape loading/unloading is operated motorized 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-WR870 double cassette deck are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the Sony TC-WR870 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

Dolby C-type used in the Sony TC-WR870 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.

• AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)
• Quick Reverse
• LC-OFC Laseramorphous Head
• Cassette Stabilizer
• Super Bias