TEAC Silverface Single Well Cassette Deck, Made in Japan V-66C

TEAC Silverface Single Well Cassette Deck, Made in Japan
The TEAC V-66C is a stereo cassette deck that was manufactured in 1982. This Japanese-made deck was a popular consumer model during its time, offering a range of features and specifications that made it a notable choice for audio enthusiasts.
The TEAC V-66C is a 2-head, single compact cassette deck with a 4-track, 2-channel stereo system. It operates at a tape speed of 4.8 cm/s and features one record/playback head and one erase head. The deck is equipped with two motors: one for the reel and another for the capstan.
This cassette deck supports multiple tape types, including Type I (normal), CrO2 (chrome), and Metal tapes. It also incorporates both Dolby B and Dolby C noise reduction systems, which help to minimize tape hiss and improve overall sound quality.
The TEAC V-66C was released in 1982 and was considered a high-quality consumer cassette deck.
An interesting technical detail is that the TEAC V-66C uses a hall element for reel rotation detection, which is likely driven by a belt from the take-up reel. This mechanism contributes to the deck’s precise tape handling and low wow and flutter figures.
One of the standout features of the TEAC V-66C is its cobalt amorphous head. This non-crystalline material used in the head design was an advanced technology for its time, likely contributing to improved audio performance.
The TEAC V-66C boasts impressive performance specifications for its time:
– Signal to Noise Ratio: 60dB (with Dolby C)
– Wow and Flutter: 0.06%
These figures indicate the deck’s ability to produce clean, stable audio playback.
The deck also includes an analog 3-digit tape counter and manual tape type selection. For input and output, it offers the following specifications:
– Input sensitivity: 275mV (line), 0.34mV (mic)
– Output level: 0.5V (line)
Dimensions: 432 x 286 x 108 mm (Width x Height x Depth) 17.01 x 11.26 x 4.25 inches (Width x Height x Depth)
Weight: 6 kg, 13.23 lbs
These measurements suggest a substantial, well-built unit that was typical of higher-end consumer audio equipment of the era.
The TEAC V-66C represents a well-regarded cassette deck from the early 1980s, offering a combination of advanced features, solid build quality, and impressive audio performance that made it a popular choice among audio enthusiasts of its time.
Asking just $145 for this good quality, Made in Japan single well Cassette Deck from TEAC.