AIWA F990 Cassette Deck

AIWA F-990 3-Head Cassette Deck - 1983

Serial number: 50520103

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Specifications:

Type: Auto Reverse, 3-head, single compact cassette deck. Features and specifications:

• $\text{Head Configuration3-Head System:}$$\text{Separate Amorphous Record, Playback, and Erase heads allow for real-time monitoring of the recorded signal (Source/Tape switching)}$
• $\text{Transport:}$$\text{Dual Capstan (Closed-Loop): Provides superior tape tension,}$$\text{minimizing flutter and improving tape-to-head contact.}$
• $\text{Wow and Flutter:}$$\text{Excellent low value: }$$\text{0.025\% (WRMS)}$
• $\text{Noise Reduction: Dolby B and Dolby C}$$\text{(later versions may include Dolby HX-Pro).}$
• $\text{Frequency Response:}$$\text{Very wide for a cassette deck: }$$\text{20 Hz to 21 kHz (using Metal/Type IV tape).}$
• $\text{Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR):}$$\text{High performance: up to }$$\text{75 dB (with Dolby C).}$
• $\text{Auto Calibration: DATA (Digital Automatic Tape Adjustment):}$$\text{An advanced auto-calibration system to optimize bias, equalization, and sensitivity for each specific tape used, ensuring the best possible recording quality.}$
• $\text{Heads: Amorphous Combination Heads:}$$\text{High-quality heads designed for minimal wear and excellent high-frequency response.}$
• $\text{Unique Features: Auto-De-magnetizer:}$$\text{Built-in function to automatically demagnetize the heads.}$
• $\text{Display:}$$\text{Multi-segment Fluorescent Peak-Hold Meters and a highly useful Real-Time Tape Remaining Time display.}$
• Dimensions: 420 x 110 x 280mm
• Weight: 5.5kg = 12.2 lbs

Performance: Fully working as intended for both playback and recording. It is also calibrating well. See two videos

Serviced: The unit was serviced August 1st, 2023, but it just isn't getting much use, and apart from some test recordings, it hasn't been used. It's good and ready to go... and priced nicely too. Time for it to find a new home. See Technician's note on one of the last pictures here.

Shipping: Recent shipping of a similar deck (size and weight) to New Jersey, from Ontario, Canada, cost $67.00 USD.
US customers: Please consider that this deck manufactured in Japan, may be subjected to a 15%. tariff rate.

For some countries: This Cassette Deck can be shipped to most places in the world. Please send me an email with your request and address. I will find the best possible shipping rate available. Western Union may be the only payment method acceptable for some parts of the world. This deck works only with 120volts and set for 60Hz.

AIWA F990 Cassette Deck - 1983