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Gebraucht,voll funktionsfähig,guter Zustand
Beide Decken funktionieren tadellos auch Aufnahme
Technische Daten
Hersteller: Sony Modell: TC-WR 465
Farbe: Schwarz
Fernbedienung:ohne FB
Leistungsaufnahme: 19 Watt
Abmessungen: 430 x 123 x 305
Gewicht: 4,1 Kg
Anschlüsse
Anzahl der Eingänge: 1
Line Input: Sensitivität: 160 mV / 47 kOhm
Anzahl der Ausgänge: 2
Line Out: 500 mV/ 47 kOhm
Kopfhörer: 1 mW bei 30 Ohm Impedanz
Tonköpfe:2
Auto-Reverse: ja
Dolby: B, C
Besondere Ausstattungen
High speed dubbing
Timer-Steuerung (in Verbindung mit handelsüblicher Zeitschaltuhr)
The Sony TC-160 is a solid mid-tier deck from the early 1970s—nothing exotic, but competent engineering and decent build quality for its era. At EUR 60 for a unit in good condition, you're looking at a reasonable asking price. Used TC-160s typically fetch EUR 50–100 depending on cosmetics and working order, so this sits comfortably in fair-market territory. It's not a steal, but it's not overpriced either. The real question is whether you actually need a cassette deck in 2026 and have tapes worth playing.
Before committing, verify the tape transport runs smoothly and quietly—worn capstan and pinch roller are the most common failure points on decks this old. Ask the seller if the heads have been professionally cleaned and demagnetized recently; neglected heads will mangle tape and muddy playback. Confirm what's included: ideally you want the power cable, and ideally the original dust cover. Play a known-good cassette through it to check for speed stability and channel balance. A fifty-year-old deck needs proof it's been maintained, not just stored.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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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