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For sale: a Sony DTC-790 DAT recorder.
Cosmetic condition:
The unit is in near mint condition.
Extremely clean overall appearance
Only one light scratch on the side
Very well preserved front panel and controls
Excellent cosmetic presentation
-- Functional status
- Fully working- Repaired- Playback and recording functions tested- Ready for immediate use
Service Performed
Unit repaired and serviced
DAT transport checked
Playback and recording functions verified
General operational inspection completed
Specs:
Type: digital audio tape deck
Track System: 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed: 4.075, 8.15 mm/s
Recording Time: 240 minutes
Heads: 1000, 2000rpm, rotary
D/A Converter: 16 bit linear
Sampling Frequency: 48, 44.1, 32kHz
Frequency Response: 2Hz to 22kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio: 90dB
Dynamic Range: 90dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005%
Digital Inputs: coaxial, optical
Digital Outputs: optical
Dimensions (LxWxH): 430 x 122 x 325mmWeight: 7 KgVolts: 220-230v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)
We ship worldwide.For international shipping, import fee's apply. These vary per countrie, and are for the buyer to pay.-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)-Shipping outside of the EU up to 20 KG (max) Shown costs might vary. Please ask us for a shipping quote for the best rates!-We kindly ask you to reach out for the best shiping rates. As rates vary per shipper, we can ask custom shipping quotes.
Please note: ‘’Whenever an item exceeds the weight noted above. Please ask for a shipping quote before making a purchase. The shipping costs are estimated in our shop because we do not know the shipping address.
Picking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar
Delivery by us is also possible in some cases. Please reach out to us for more information about deliveries
State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.
When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service
Generating expert take…
Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.
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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