Gorgeous Vintage Silverface Marantz Cassette Deck SD 6000

Gorgeous Vintage Silverface Marantz SD 6000 Cassette Deck – Very Good Condition, Level 2 Service, Vintage Excellence. Made in Japan

Rediscover analog audio at its best with the Marantz SD 6000 cassette deck: a premium vintage deck renowned for its robust build, classic styling, and outstanding tape fidelity. This unit is presented in very good cosmetic condition and has received our comprehensive Level 2 service, ensuring smooth, reliable performance and maximum playback quality for years to come.

The SD 6000 is a full-featured two-head, stereo cassette deck, equipped with Marantz’s precision transport mechanism for consistent tape motion and long-term reliability. Key highlights include soft-touch logic controls, auto tape select, fine bias adjustment, and Dolby B noise reduction—allowing for accurate recording and playback even with demanding tapes. Its wide-range VU meters, solid aluminum faceplate, and weighted controls reflect the golden age of Marantz engineering.

Our Level 2 service includes a thorough mechanical and electronic overhaul: replacement or reconditioning of belts, drive components, and key capacitors; deep cleaning of heads, pinch rollers, and guides; full calibration for optimal performance; lubrication of the transport; and detailed functional testing. The result is a deck that not only looks and feels great, but plays and records with original precision.

Specifications:

Tape Mechanism: 2-head, single motor, precision logic-controlled transport

Frequency Response: 30Hz–16,000Hz (Metal tape)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 62dB (Dolby B on, Type IV/metal)

Wow & Flutter: 0.06% WRMS

Inputs: Stereo RCA line in, microphone input (front panel)

Outputs: Stereo RCA line out, front headphone jack

Bias/EQ Selection: Auto Tape Select (Normal/CrO2/Metal), manual bias fine-tune

Features: Dolby B NR, VU meters, memory stop, tape counter, recording level calibration

Dimensions: 17.3 x 5.9 x 13.2 inches (440 x 150 x 335 mm)
Weight: 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg)

This Marantz SD 6000 is ready for serious listening and archiving—combining authentic Marantz sound with hands-on analog enjoyment, and reliable operation thanks to Level 2 professional service.

Asking $445, buy with confidence and benefit from Radique’s “Bumper to Bumper” warranty and Perpetual trade back policy.