Iconic Aiwa AD-WX 909E, the Best Ever Dual Well Stereo Cassette Deck!

The Aiwa AD-WX909 is a auto-reverse stereo double cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was manufactured in 1987-89 by Aiwa in Japan to a high standard and very well received by the cassette world. It is unique in that it has an auto reverse 2 head deck (1) and a 3 Head deck (2) with a monitor switch.

Other main features of the Aiwa AD-WX909 are: electronic tape counter with 4 digits, automatic tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven auto reverse transport.

Typical front loading double cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on both sides of the deck.

Level meters used on the AD-WX909 are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the AD-WX909 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection. Cue and review can be used to easily and quickly locate the beginning of a passage.

Dolby C-type used in the AD-WX909 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type.

This unit has been cherished and meticulously cared for, just as any true audiophile treats a piece of excellence.

It has just been serviced at the official AIWA service center in Rome, where it underwent a thorough, top-to-bottom overhaul, including the replacement of all belts. The final bench testing guarantees that this marvel operates flawlessly.

The invoice detailing all the work performed is visible in the last photo. Please note that replacing the belts on these models is a complex and highly expensive procedure. If you are looking to buy one, always ensure the belts have been replaced, otherwise you are bound to face issues...

I can provide a video showing the unit working perfectly upon request. Please don't hesitate to ask!

Cosmetic condition is near-mint / excellent+, as clearly shown in the provided high-resolution close-up photos.

In 1989, it cost as much as an average monthly salary: we are talking about a whopping 955,000 Lire!!! It was crazy money at that time but that was the best dual one on the market !!! And still it is…

All pictures are original of this unit and part of the description so what you see is what you get !

Please view all of the photographs they are of the item for sale.

Specifications

Type: auto reverse, double compact cassette deck

Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo

Tape Speed: 4.8, 9.5 cm/s

Heads: 1 x record, 2 x playback, 1 x erase

Motor: 2 x DC servo, 1 x DC

Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal

Noise Reduction: B, C

Headroom Extension: HX Pro

Frequency Response: 10Hz to 20kHz  (Metal tape)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 75dB  (dolby C)

Wow and Flutter: 0.055%

Input: 50mV (line)

Output: 0.38V (line)

Dimensions: 430 x 126 x 316.5mm

Weight: 6.2kg

Info at +393313755120

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I'm knowledgeable of what I'm selling and I've made every effort to represent this item accurately. I am confident that the future owner will not be disappointed.

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