{"product_id":"sony-tc-280-3-head-reel-to-reel-tape-recorder","title":"Sony TC-280 3-Head Reel-to-Reel Solid State Stereo Tape Recorder (1973)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Sony TC-280\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vintage reel-to-reel tape recorder built during the golden era of analog recording. Designed for serious home audio enthusiasts, it features separate record, playback, and erase heads for improved monitoring and recording performance. With classic brushed aluminum styling and analog VU meters, the \u003cstrong\u003eTC-280\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers warm, detailed reel-to-reel sound and remains a desirable deck for collectors and analog purists. Ideal for playback of 7\" reels and home recording applications.\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 path cleaned and demagnetized. Heads cleaned and inspected for wear. Transport controls are serviced and tested for stable operation. Playback and recording tested at multiple speeds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCosmetic Condition: 8\/10 \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-280 Reel-to-Reel Solid State Stereo Tape Recorder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOther information about the Sony TC-280\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 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: 0.1%\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: 20Hz to 24kHz\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: 55dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal harmonic distortion: 1.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput: 60mV (line), 0.2mV (mic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: 0.775V (line)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemiconductors: 14 x transistors, 4 x diodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Requirements: 120V AC, 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 17.5\" W × 15.5\" H × 7.5\" D \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 lbs \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;\"\u003eLINE IN 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)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMANUFACTURE DATE AND 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: 1973\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SpenCertified","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47688182104308,"sku":null,"price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1683\/2705\/files\/Sony-TC-280-3-Head-Reel-to-Reel-Solid-State-Stereo-Tape-Recorder-1973-Reel-to-Reel-Tape-Players-Recorders_e6cb340d.jpg?v=1771535888","url":"https:\/\/spencertified.com\/products\/sony-tc-280-3-head-reel-to-reel-tape-recorder","provider":"SpenCertified","version":"1.0","type":"link"}