{"product_id":"sony-tc-252-four-track-stereo-reel-to-reel-tape-recorder-portable-system","title":"Sony TC-252 Four Track Stereo Reel to Reel Tape Recorder Portable System (1971-72)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"192\"\u003eExperience classic analog recording with the\u003cstrong\u003e Sony TC-252\u003c\/strong\u003e Four Track Stereo Reel to Reel Tape Recorder. This vintage portable reel-to-reel system delivers warm analog sound with built-in stereo speakers, analog VU metering, and reliable four-track recording capability. Designed for home recording and playback, the \u003cstrong\u003eTC-252\u003c\/strong\u003e combines classic Sony engineering with a compact transportable design that collectors and tape enthusiasts appreciate. Fully tested and serviced, this reel-to-reel recorder is ready to enjoy right out of the box. Own a true piece of vintage audio history—SpenCertified and ready to perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPENCERTIFIED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Fully certified by Spencer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefurbished and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPENCERTIFIED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e100% tested and functional. Cleaned inside and out; worn parts replaced as needed. Tape heads cleaned and demagnetized, capstan and pinch roller serviced, and transport lubricated for stable tape movement. Controls, switches, and boards cleaned with WD-40 Specialist Electrical Contact Cleaner, safe for electronics. Internal components inspected and adjusted as needed for reliable playback and recording operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCosmetic Condition: 8\/10 \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e(front head cover panel is loose and comes completely off)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctional Condition: 10\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSony TC-252 Four-Track Stereo Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder Portable System \u003cspan\u003e(1971-72)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalog Audio Cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOther information about the Sony TC-252\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo\/monaural system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeads: 1 x record\/playback, 1 x erase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReel size: up to a 7-inch reel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape speeds: 1\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"small_fraction\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e7\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e8\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  3\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"small_fraction\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  7\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"small_fraction\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWow and flutter: 0.12%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"small_fraction\"\u003e(7\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eips)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 30Hz to 18kHz\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"small_fraction\"\u003e(7\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eips)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal to Noise Ratio: 50dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput: 60mV (line), 0.19mV (mic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: 0.39V (line)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 4 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeakers: 2 x 130mm dynamic speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemiconductors: 20 x transistors, 3 x diodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1513\" data-section-id=\"199ja57\"\u003eStereo recording and playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1566\" data-start=\"1547\" data-section-id=\"8tubii\"\u003eAnalog VU meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1702\" data-start=\"1669\" data-section-id=\"gt1ylw\"\u003eMechanical transport controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1731\" data-start=\"1703\" data-section-id=\"1d712fe\"\u003ePortable carrying handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1731\" data-start=\"1703\" data-section-id=\"1d712fe\"\u003ePower Consumption: 45W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1731\" data-start=\"1703\" data-section-id=\"1d712fe\"\u003ePower Requirements: AC 117V 60Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.2\" W × 10.4\" H × 15\" D (\u003cspan\u003e408 x 256 x 380mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 lbs (\u003cspan\u003e13.2kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eINPUTS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMic x1 L\/R (front)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAUX x1 L\/R (back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOUTPUTS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone x1 (front)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLINE OUT x1 L\/R (back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpeaker x1 L\/R (back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMANUFACTURE PLACE  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMade in Japan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMFD \u003cspan\u003e(1971-72)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SpenCertified","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48132502126836,"sku":null,"price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1683\/2705\/files\/Sony-TC-252-Four-Track-Stereo-Reel-to-Reel-Tape-Recorder-Portable-System-1971-72-Reel-to-Reel-Tape-Players-Recorders.jpg?v=1778101194","url":"https:\/\/spencertified.com\/products\/sony-tc-252-four-track-stereo-reel-to-reel-tape-recorder-portable-system","provider":"SpenCertified","version":"1.0","type":"link"}