{"product_id":"sony-tc-k909es-3-head-es-series-cassette-deck-black-fully-serviced","title":"Sony TC-K909ES 3-Head ES Series Cassette Deck - Black - Fully Serviced","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sony TC-K909ES is a high-end 3-head stereo cassette deck from Sony’s renowned ES (Elevated Standard) series. Introduced in the early 1990s, it was engineered as a serious reference deck with a quartz-locked direct-drive transport, closed-loop dual-capstan mechanism, and Sony’s PPR Laser Amorphous record and playback heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TC-K909ES supports Normal, Chrome, and Metal tapes and includes Dolby B, C, and S noise reduction along with Dolby HX Pro. Its manual two-tone calibration system allows precise adjustment of bias, record level, and equalization, while the digital peak meters and real-time tape counter provide accurate monitoring during recording and playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis TC-K909ES has been\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efully serviced and cleaned, including the installation of new belts\u003c\/strong\u003e. The deck was gone through to ensure the transport and controls are operating properly and is ready to be put back into regular use. Cosmetically, the faceplate is in good condition and presents well. There are scratches on the top of the machine from previous use, as shown in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSony ES-series 3-head stereo cassette deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate record, playback, and erase heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPR Laser Amorphous record and playback heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuartz-locked direct-drive capstan motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed-loop dual-capstan transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-motor computer-controlled transport system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDolby B, C, and S noise reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDolby HX Pro headroom extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-tone manual tape calibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorized cassette loading door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital peak-level meters with peak hold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-digit real-time tape counter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic tape-type detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-plated RCA connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRANSPORT \u0026amp; HEAD SYSTEM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4-Track, 2-Channel Stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3 Head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecord Head:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePPR Laser Amorphous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayback Head:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePPR Laser Amorphous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErase Head:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDedicated Erase Head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTape Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4.8 cm\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapstan Motor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eQuartz-Locked Direct-Drive Linear-Torque BSL Motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReel Motor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDC Motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanism Drive Motor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDC Motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransport:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClosed-Loop Dual Capstan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWow \u0026amp; Flutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e±0.022% W.RMS (NAB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWow \u0026amp; Flutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e±0.04% W.Peak (IEC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWow \u0026amp; Flutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e±0.065% W.Peak (DIN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUDIO PERFORMANCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType I Tape Frequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e15Hz–17kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType II Tape Frequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e15Hz–20kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType IV Metal Tape Frequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e15Hz–22kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio, Dolby Off:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 61dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio, Dolby B:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 70dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio, Dolby C:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 76dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio, Dolby S:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 85dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarmonic Distortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 1.5% with Type IV Metal Tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBias System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAC Bias with Adjustable Calibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTROLS \u0026amp; CONNECTIVITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalibration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdjustable Bias, Record Level, and EQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise Reduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDolby B \/ C \/ S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadroom Extension:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDolby HX Pro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMPX Filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGold-Plated Stereo RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGold-Plated Stereo RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFront-Panel Headphone Jack with Level Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDigital Peak-Level Meters with Peak Hold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTape Counter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4-Digit Real-Time Digital Counter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSERVICE PERFORMED:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully serviced and cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew transport belts installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport and operating functions checked following service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls and mechanism checked for proper operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTested following service and ready for regular use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition. The front faceplate is in good cosmetic condition and presents well. There are visible scratches on the top of the machine from previous use. The deck has been fully serviced and cleaned with new belts installed and has been tested following service. Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition and everything included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52337331929376,"sku":null,"price":3199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/3728\/1568\/files\/DSC_0334.jpg?v=1789070432","url":"https:\/\/salon1audio.com\/products\/sony-tc-k909es-3-head-es-series-cassette-deck-black-fully-serviced","provider":"Salon 1 Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}