I’m the original owner - bought it in 1981! Cassette tapes were the thing and this player sounded great and was solid and built like a tank in Japan. I used it exclusively to create mix tapes! It was a key part of my audio/stereo system until the early 1990’s. It shows a bit of wear on the top cover where I had an FM tuner sitting on it. Overall, it’s in very good condition. It’s been boxed up and stored in my closet for the last 20 years. It powers up perfectly and all functions work … and sounds great for cassette! This JVC model featured Super ANRS (tape noise reduction) for recording and play back. “ARNS” was developed by JVC as a proprietary noise reduction system much like Dolby B, in its day. It could use Metal formulation tape, SA (Sen-alloy) and Ferra-Chrome tape formulations. Metal tape sounded best with a much wider dynamic range. Operationally it was an open-loop, single capstan drive with 2 motors and two tape heads. Some of the features:MUSIC SEARCH - This is common now, but a cool feature for a 80’s vintage tape machine. SUPER ANRS, “noise reduction” - To my ears it sounded better then Dolby. The highs and upper mids seem bright and clear where, Dolby always seemed to cut the highs along with the noise. FREQUENCY RESPONSE original specs were output; 30-16hz. Wow and flutter was about 0.04. Signal to noise ratio was 60dB without NR, 70dB with. Sorry for the spec geek out – in other words, it sounds pretty amazing for a 1980’s cassette deck. Comes with manual and ships in original box. Sold-As-Is.

Vintage JVC Cassette Deck with Super ANRS model KD -A55 ,lights and meters works ,cassette works smoothly open/close ,here is what I noted when I tested it ,,I had some speakers that I modified with correct Plug In socket type plugs the only ones I have to test unit ,they didnt work for me ,but,headphones do work when plugged in ,the volume knob turns but sound stays at only one level ,not sure whats up with that ,this is good for the electrical savvy buyer . It might just need some tweaking ,who knows .

Vintage JVC Cassette Deck with Super ANRS model KD -A55 ,lights and meters works ,cassette works smoothly open/close ,here is what I noted when I tested it ,,I had some speakers that I modified with correct Plug In socket type plugs the only ones I have to test unit ,they didnt work for me ,but,headphones do work when plugged in ,the volume knob turns but sound stays at only one level ,not sure whats up with that ,this is good for the electrical savvy buyer . It might just need some tweaking ,who knows .

Bonjour, lecteur K7. JVC KD-A55 STEREO CASSETTE DECK.en superbe état, tout fonctionne.Merci Pour votre suivi Mondial relay il faut un mail et un tel.

Bonjour, lecteur K7. JVC KD-A55 STEREO CASSETTE DECK.en superbe état, tout fonctionne.Merci Pour votre suivi Mondial relay il faut un mail et un tel.

Bonjour, lecteur K7. JVC KD-A55 STEREO CASSETTE DECK.en superbe état, tout fonctionne.Merci Pour votre suivi Mondial relay il faut un mail et un tel.

JVC KD A55B Cassette Deck SUPER ANRS fully working. There are marks and scratches on it. There are some element of rust on the top lid, and the right end edge of the front lid has dent on it . It powers on and it works properly. No remote control or any other accessories attached. Please examine the photos carefully as they form part of the item description.

Bonjour, lecteur K7. JVC KD-A55 STEREO CASSETTE DECK.en superbe état, tout fonctionne.Merci Pour votre suivi Mondial relay il faut un mail et un tel.

Bonjour, lecteur K7. JVC KD-A55 STEREO CASSETTE DECK.en superbe état, tout fonctionne.Merci Pour votre suivi Mondial relay il faut un mail et un tel.

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