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TEAC X-2000M Reel to Reel - Consignment
Condition: Used. Good, recently serviced February 2025
Includes: Power cable only
SN: 820016
Made in Japan
Includes 7 day warranty
Overview
The M model was the top of the line and final revision of TEAC X series research.
Featuring half track specifications, the "M" model was available for studio mastering purposes, while also being a reference level personal audio source.
Made in Japan to stringent quality standards, the low signal to noise ratio is supported by DBX.
Backlit analogue VU meters keep you entertained while enjoying playback.
A near-identical model was featured in Pulp Fiction, so get your Urge Overkill copy ready!
Recent service February 2025 included
• Clean and lubricate all sections of transport path
• Clean and demagnetise heads
• Calibrate tension on playback and tape-up reels
• Calibrate output and recording input levels
Specification
Heads (4) 1 x 2 Track Rec, 1 x 2 Track Pb, 1 x 4 Track Pb, 1 x 2 Erase
Motors (3) 1 x Capstan, 2 x Reel
Max Reel Size 10″
Tape Speeds 7 1⁄2, 15 ips
Frequency Response 15 ips- 30 – 45000 Hz – 7 1/2 ips- 30 – 40000 Hz (+-3dB)
Wow and Flutter 0.04% (15 ips)
Signal to Noise Ratio 56 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.8%
Dimensions 20.32″ x 18.58″ x 10.55″ (516 x 472 x 268mm)
Weight 21 kg
A strong buy at the asking price: A$4,400 sits well below the A$5,004 25th percentile and a long way under the A$5,608 median, so this is priced like a bargain rather than a merely fair deal. In a small sample of recent comparables, it undercuts the usual range by a meaningful margin, which gives buyers room to factor in servicing risk and still come out ahead.
What makes it interesting is the X-2000M’s reputation as a serious, late-era TEAC deck with real collector appeal and genuinely capable performance when sorted. For a clean, complete machine, the upside is strong: if the heads, transport, and calibration are healthy, you’re buying into a well-regarded reel-to-reel at a discount. At this price, the key is confirming service history, head wear, and that all the transport functions behave properly.
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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