{"product_id":"sony-tc-540-portable-stereo-reel-to-reel-tape-recorder-4-track-sound-on-sound","title":"Sony TC-540 Portable Stereo Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder 4-Track Sound-on-Sound","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"192\"\u003eRediscover the golden age of analog recording with the \u003cstrong\u003eSony TC-540\u003c\/strong\u003e, a vintage portable reel-to-reel tape recorder designed for both home and field use. This classic 4-track stereo machine features Sound-on-Sound recording capability, built-in amplification, detachable speakers, and three tape speeds for flexible recording and playback. Its self-contained suitcase-style design makes it one of Sony's most desirable portable reel-to-reel systems. Fully tested and refurbished by SpenCertified, it's ready to bring vintage analog sound back to life.\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. Controls, switches, and boards cleaned with WD-40 Specialist Electrical Contact Cleaner (safe for electronics). Tape path cleaned, heads cleaned and demagnetized, transport inspected, and playback\/record functions tested. Unit includes the original detachable speaker covers and integrated speakers.\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-540 Portable Stereo Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder 4-Track Sound-on-Sound\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-540\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: 0.09%\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 20kHz\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\u003eTotal harmonic distortion: 2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput: 78mV (line), 0.19mV (mic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: 0.775V (line)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 5 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeakers: 100 x 200mm cabinet, 100mm lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemiconductors: 24 x transistors, 8 x diodes\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 19.6\" W × 9\" H × 15..\" D (\u003cspan\u003e500 x 252 x 391mm)\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 41 lbs (\u003cspan\u003e19 kg)\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 (top)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eREC\/PB x1 (top)\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\u003eLINE OUT x1 L\/R (top)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eREC\/PB x1 (top)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpeaker Output x1 L\/R (top)\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\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SpenCertified","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48398591525108,"sku":null,"price":1499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1683\/2705\/files\/Sony-TC-540-Portable-Stereo-Reel-to-Reel-Tape-Recorder-4-Track-Sound-on-Sound-Reel-to-Reel-Tape-Players-Recorders.jpg?v=1780606516","url":"https:\/\/spencertified.com\/products\/sony-tc-540-portable-stereo-reel-to-reel-tape-recorder-4-track-sound-on-sound","provider":"SpenCertified","version":"1.0","type":"link"}