Technics RS-640US Stereo Cassette Deck

This Technics RS-640US is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Technics in 1976 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $349 and discontinued a year later.

The main features of the Technics RS-640US cassette deck are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, 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-640US cassette deck are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable Technics RS-640US transport function selection.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the Technics RS-640US by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.