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PREOWNED – FULLY TESTED – INCLUDES ORIGINAL REMOTE, MANUAL
The TEAC W-1200 is a dual-deck cassette player and recorder featuring a 4-track, 2-channel stereo system, independent drive mechanisms for each well, a ±12% pitch control on Deck 1, a built-in USB digital output for PC/Mac recording, and a microphone input with mixing for karaoke.
Audio Performance & Deck Specs
• Frequency Response: 30 to 15,000 Hz (±4 dB) for Chrome/Type II tapes; 30 to 13,000 Hz (±4 dB) for Normal/Type I tapes.
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 59 dB (at max recording level input, A-weighted).
• Wow and Flutter: 0.25% (W.RMS).
• Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/sec (1-7/8 ips).
• Fast Rewind Time: Approx. 120 seconds for a C-60 tape.
• Heads: 1x Rec/Play and 1x Erase head per independent deck mechanism.
Inputs, Outputs & Digital USB
• Analog Inputs: 1x RCA pair (nominal level 0.28V, impedance 33k ohms or higher).
• Microphone Input: 6.3mm (1/4″) standard stereo/mono jack on the front panel.
• Analog Outputs: 1x RCA pair (nominal level 0.46V, impedance 1k ohms).
• Headphone Output: 6.3mm (1/4″) stereo jack with 15mW output power at 32 ohms.
• USB Output: USB Type-B port (USB 2.0 Full Speed) supporting digital recording outputs at up to 16-bit / 48 kHz PCM.
General & Power Specs
• Power Requirements: AC 120V 60Hz (US/Canada) or AC 230V 50Hz (Europe/UK).
• Power Consumption: 22 W.
• Dimensions: 17.1″ × 5.7″ × 11.3″ (435 × 145 × 285.8 mm).
• Weight: 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg) in the US
This is a late-generation deck and the fact that TEAC has long since moved on from it matters: you’re buying one of the few modern-ish cassette decks still worth considering, but not a rare vintage collectable. At US$400, the asking price sits around the current used market for clean examples, where I’m seeing roughly US$340 to US$430 depending on condition and completeness, so it reads as fair rather than a steal.
The appeal is straightforward: it’s a convenient two-deck machine from a respected brand, aimed at people who actually still use cassettes and want something newer than a 1980s deck without chasing fragile old electronics. If it’s truly tidy, fully working, and includes the remote or original packaging, that helps justify the number. The main thing to verify is both transports, recording, and any intermittent issue on the controls, since with a price at this level you want a properly sorted unit, not a “mostly works” project.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
TEAC Corporation stands as a pillar of Japanese audio engineering, founded in August 1953 by Katsuma Tani, a former aeronautics engineer with an uncompromising vision for sound reproduction. The company emerged from the merger of two entities—the Tokyo Television Acoustic Company (1953) and the Tokyo Electro-Acoustic Company (1956)—consolidating under the TEAC name in 1964. From its inception, TEAC pursued a singular mission: to deliver authentic sound to music enthusiasts through technically superior products, a philosophy that has guided seven decades of innovation.
TEAC built its reputation primarily on magnetic recording equipment, establishing dominance in open-reel tape decks and cassette machines throughout the 1960s and beyond. The company's flagship TD-102 stereo tape recorder, launched in April 1957, gained international recognition and set the standard for the industry. Beyond tape machines, TEAC expanded into turntables, CD players, and digital audio components, while simultaneously establishing TASCAM in 1971 as its professional recording subsidiary—a brand that became synonymous with studio-grade equipment worldwide.
Today, TEAC occupies a distinctive position bridging vintage collectibility and contemporary hi-fi. The brand commands respect among analog enthusiasts and professional engineers for its legacy of precision engineering, while its modern Esoteric line serves the high-end market. TEAC products appeal to discerning buyers who value heritage, build quality, and sonic authenticity over mass-market appeal, positioning the brand as a respected mid-to-premium player with particular strength among those seeking vintage and analog-focused solutions.
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