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This is a great example of a very highly regarded deck from Pioneer. Coming towards the end of the cassette era, this machine is based on decades of incremental improvements, and represents the pinnacle of analogue tape technology. This machine is presented in very good, fully working and serviced condition, and includes a printed copy of the original owner’s manual from Pioneer. The specification is phenomenal, including:-Auto reverse on both cassette mechanisms with full logic-control-Dolby B/C and HX Pro-Accurate fluorescent metering-Normal and high-speed dubbing-Auto tape type select-Variable level headphone output on the front panel-Digital tape counter on both decks-Pioneer’s unite FLEX, AUTO BLE and ALCA systems (see below) The CR-W505R provides an auto calibration feature – auto BLE. At the push of a button, it records test signals onto the tape, then plays them back to adjusts the bias, EQ and recording level to the perfect settings for whatever tape you’re using. This achieves essentially the same calibration performance as a three-head deck, but completely automates the process. The ALCA system (Auto Level Control with Tape Analysis) automatically sets the recording level according to the characteristic of the incoming signal and the cassette tape. This deck also has the FLEX system (Frequency Level Expander), which provides automatic frequency compensation in a manner similar to advanced Play Trim systems, but in a fully automated way. It is extremely unusual to see such quality and functionality in a double cassette deck. With features like real-time tape counters, auto calibration and auto reverse, the RS-TR474 has a quality normally associated with the highest specification single decks. This deck has been professionally serviced and fully tested, including checking all perishable parts (drive belts, idler tyres) and replacing where required. The servicing work includes lubricating the mechanism, cleaning the switches and testing and cleaning the internal electrical contacts. The electrical alignment has been checked, using a test cassette, oscilloscope, signal generator and external level meters. The tape transport has been tested, cleaned and demagnetised. It has been inspected for electrical safety and put through a full PAT test, in line with current guidance. Cosmetically, this deck is in very good condition for its age. The fascia, display and back panel all look great, and all the buttons are present, spotlessly clean and fully functional. There are some very light scuffs on the front panel, but as you can see from the images, these really don’t catch the eye in normal use, or take away from the fantastic looks of this deck. The lid and case are in decent condition – there are some light surface marks on the lid, but these are quite subtle and are unlikely to be visible once the deck is installed. Please take a look at the pictures. It all works as it should and sounds great on both record and playback, on both decks. The mechanisms are both in excellent shape and looks to have seen only very light use – the tape heads, pinch roller and other key components all perform brilliantly and were in very clean condition when this deck arrived in our workshop. Shipping will be by next day courier or Royal Mail first class parcels. It will be very carefully packed, and we usually ship out same or next day. Please check our feedback, and if you have any questions - just ask.
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