Technics RS-271US Cassette Stereo Deck

This Technics RS-271US is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Technics in 1973 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $250.

The main features of the Technics RS-271US cassette deck are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal and 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 Technics RS-271US cassette deck are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable Technics RS-271US transport function selection.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the Technics RS-271US by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.