SONY TC-K511S Rare Vintage Cassette Deck Japan Serviced Warranty

🔷 SONY TC-K511S — Rare Vintage Stereo Cassette Deck 3-Head Dolby S Japan Hi-Fi 🎙️ Time That Still Sounds

Close your eyes and travel back to the late 1980s…
When music was recorded carefully, manually, with precision — not by pressing a single digital button.

At the heart of the system stands the Sony TC-K511S —
a true 3-head cassette deck with Dolby S, manual tape calibration, and real-time tape monitoring.
Built in Japan during Sony's golden era, when engineering came before cost-cutting .

Today, it is more than a cassette deck — it is a serious analog recording instrument .

👤 If You're Reading This — You Know Why

You are not looking for a basic cassette player.
You are looking for control, precision, and authenticity .

Real transport buttons.
Manual bias calibration.
True off-tape monitoring during recording.

If you are a collector, audiophile, or someone who truly appreciates analog sound —
Sony TC-K511S is made for you.

🎧 What You Get (Beyond Sound):

🎼 Detailed, clean analog playback and recording
🎛 True 3-Head configuration (Play / Record / Erase)
🎚 Manual tape calibration with built-in test tone
📼 Off-tape monitoring during recording
🧩 Minimalist Japanese Hi-Fi design
🎁 A perfect addition to any vintage audio system

This unit was carefully sourced from Germany,
professionally serviced, adjusted, and selected for its overall condition.
This is not a random unit — it is a prepared and tested example .

🧠 Model History / Interesting Fact

The Sony TC-K511S belongs to the final generation of Sony's high-end cassette decks.
It features Dolby S , the most advanced noise-reduction system ever designed for compact cassettes, bringing cassette recording closer to digital quality.

During its production period, Dolby S decks were positioned well above standard models and aimed at serious recording enthusiasts .
Today, they are highly valued for their true recording performance , not just nostalgia.

📦 Dimensions & Weight:

📏 Dimensions (W × H × D):
Metric: 43.0 × 12.3 × 31.0 cm
Imperial: 16.9 × 4.8 × 12.2 in

⚖️ Weight:
Metric: approx. 4.0 kg
Imperial: approx. 8.8 lbs

⚙️ Technical Information:

Model: Sony TC-K511S
Type: Stereo Cassette Deck
Manufactured in: Japan
Year: Early 1990s (approx.)
Power Supply: 220-230 V / 50-60 Hz (European version)
Plug Type: EU 2-pin (adapter required for UK/US)

Specifications:

• Heads: 3 (Playback / Record / Erase)

• Motors: 2 (capstan servo motor + reel motor)

• Wow & Flutter: ±0.18 % (DIN peak)

• Tape Types: Type I / II / IV (auto detection)

• Frequency Response:

  • Type IV: 30-19,000 Hz

  • Type II: 30-18,000 Hz

  • Type I: 30-17,000 Hz

• Distortion:

  • 1.5 % (Type IV)

  • 0.4 % (Type I)

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Dolby OFF):

  • Type IV: 60 dB

  • Type II: 59 dB

  • Type I: 57 dB

• Dolby: B / C / S / HX-Pro

• AMS auto search: Yes

• MPX filter: Yes

• CD Sync recording: Yes (via remote)

• Balance control, tape counter, peak level meters

🛠️ Condition & Service:

✔ Fully working condition
✔ Imported from Germany
✔ Professional preventive service performed:
— capstan belt replaced
— rewind belt replaced
— pinch roller replaced
(original parts included as a bonus)
✔ Gear intact
✔ Deck calibrated and adjusted

🔎 Cosmetic condition:
Minor signs of use present (see photo #6).
Overall clean and well-kept appearance.

📝 Product Description
Please see the pictures of the products for more details about the condition of the products.
Fully tested. In working condition. Please inspect all images for condition reference.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
⚡ Please check and take into account the specifics of your local electrical network. If necessary, purchase a voltage adapter (not supplied).
❗ Cassettes, Reels, Vinyl records shown in the photos are for demonstration purposes only and are not included in the sale.

🔒 Warranty
All buyers are granted a 30-day Global ORT warranty on product functionality.
Before sending, you receive a control test video to check the functionality, cosmetic condition, and the quality of the packaging.
Should any issues arise, you can contact us for post-warranty support and repair services.
For an additional fee, you can opt for an extended warranty of 6 or 12 months.
Please reach out to discuss details and pricing.

📦 Shipping
The item will usually be shipped within 2-3 business days after your full payment has been received.
I will send you the tracking number once your order has been dispatched.
The items are shipped from the USA, Poland and Ukraine.
Standard shipping: approximately 10 working days.
📌 Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
I will try my best to reduce the risk of customs duties.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.
For US buyers: Starting from August 29, 2025, all incoming parcels to the US will be subject to taxes, duties, and fees.
All customs charges for US shipments will be covered by GLOBAL ORT.

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