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Sony PCM2800 professional DAT recorder in very good condition, servicedBelt replaced. Repaired loading assembly.Adjusted the laser.De-magnetized and lubricated.All controls de-oxidized.Light scratches and some marks on the case.The Sony PCM-2800 is a professional-grade DAT (Digital Audio Tape) recorder known for its high-end features like Super Bit Mapping, four direct-drive motors, and a four-head system enabling confidence monitoring. It supports recording from both digital and analog sources, features a SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) to record material with copyright signals, and includes both XLR and coaxial digital inputs/outputs for studio-level connectivity. This rare, professional model was intended for broadcast or studio use, not typical home consumers. One owner’s opinion:“A staggeringly good recorder which I've found to be extremely reliable and with great sound quality. It has three benefits against lesser machines:- 1) It's four head, meaning that you can monitor what has been recorded milliseconds after its been recorded. i.e. if there's a problem with level setting or a faulty tape you can spot this straight way. 2) It has SBM - Super Bit Mapping as a way of extending the audio recording dynamic range of an analogue recording. This is still used in modern Sony equipment such as the PCM-D100 digital SD Card recorder. 3) There is no SCMS. This means that digital output from a modern DAB Tuner can be successfully recorded and played back on this device. i.e. it will record even if there is a copy protect signal in the digital stream.”Shipping to states in longitude of Colorado, farther west or rural parts of the Midwest will be a little more, billed separately
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Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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