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Big, unusual, quality Teac A-450 Stereo Cassette Deck from the 1970s. Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deckTrack System: 4-track, 2-channel stereoTape Speed: 4.8 cm/sHeads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x eraseMotor: hysteresis synchronousTape Type: type I, FeCr, CrO2Noise Reduction: BFrequency Response: 30Hz to 16kHz (Cr02 tape)Signal to Noise Ratio: 58dB (dolby B)Wow and Flutter: 0.07%Total Harmonic Distortion: 2.5%Input: 100mV (line), 0.25mV (mic)Output: 0.3V (line)Dimensions: 445 x 176 x 270mmWeight: 9.5kgFully operational.Good condition with a few light marks here and there from age and use. Comes with original perspex lid in great condition.If you have old Cassette Tapes do not assume that this or any other Cassette players will play them properly. 30-40 year old Cassette Tapes will now have all sorts of issues and must be treated on a tape by tape basis for their now usability and integrity. I sell Retro Hifi professionally so all my equipment is cleaned, tested and operating correctly unless otherwise stated. 3 Month limited Warranty - Misuse or Damage voids warranty Returns considered on a case by case basis. All Items located in Sydney for delivery or pickup. These are Vintage units...please do not expect it to look like or necessarily perform like it just left the showroom floor. Delivery East Coast is approximately 6 Business Days elsewhere is longer. I accept Bank Deposit/Transfer, Paypal or Cash on Pickup. East Coast Postage - $55.00, WA/NT add $20.00, Nth QLD add $20 and Tasmania/SA add $10.00 to quoted postage.
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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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