🔷 Sansui SC-5300 — Rare Vintage Stereo Cassette Deck Hi-Fi Japan 1979

🎙️ Time That Still Sounds
Close your eyes and go back to the late 1970s…
When a cassette deck was not just another audio component, but a serious part of a real hi-fi system.
The Sansui SC-5300 is old-school audio in the best sense: clean lines, analog feel, honest mechanics, and that special presence only true vintage gear can give.

👤 If You Are Reading This — You Already Understand
You are not looking for another anonymous modern source.
You are looking for a piece with soul — with moving VU meters, proper controls, and the kind of tactile experience that makes vintage audio so addictive.
If you are a collector, audiophile, or simply someone who misses the character of classic Japanese hi-fi, the Sansui SC-5300 is exactly that kind of machine.

🎧 What You Get (Besides the Sound)
🎼 Rich old-school cassette deck character
🎛 Real analog styling with proper physical controls
🧩 A collectible vintage component with true late-70s Sansui aesthetics
🎁 A beautiful piece for a listening room, studio, or interior
This Sansui is not just a cassette deck — it is a time capsule that survived the decades and is still ready to be enjoyed today.

🧠 Interesting Fact / Model Story
The Sansui SC-5300 belongs to the 1979–1980 generation and is the silver counterpart to the black SC-5330. For its time, it offered a serious feature set: a 2-motor transport, Dolby B, support for Normal / Chrome / Metal tapes, a mechanical tape counter, analog VU meters, and an LED peak indicator. That is exactly why this model has collector appeal today — it represents the moment when late-1970s Japanese hi-fi combined engineering seriousness with elegant industrial design.

📦 Dimensions & Weight
📏 Dimensions (W × H × D):
European standard: 43.6 × 18.8 × 30.4 cm
US standard: 17.2 × 7.4 × 12.0 in
⚖️ Weight:
Europe: 8.5 kg
US: 18.7 lb

⚙️ Technical Information
Model: Sansui SC-5300
Made in: Japan
Year: approximately 1979
Power supply: not specified in the provided seller data; please check the rear label of the exact unit
Plug type: depends on the exact version of the unit
Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck
Track system: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape speed: 4.8 cm/s
Heads: 1 record/playback, 1 erase
Motors: 2
Tape types: Type I / CrO2 / Metal
Noise reduction: Dolby B
Frequency response: up to 21 kHz on Metal tape
Wow & Flutter: 0.038% WRMS
Inputs: line, mic
Output: line
Head condition: excellent, as provided in your notes
Condition: fully working, sounds beautiful
Maintenance: not specified separately by the seller

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📝 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.
🌍 Worldwide Delivery Available
I have extensive experience shipping fragile vintage audio equipment to any point on the planet.
This listing already includes shipping options for the most common destinations.
However, if you do not see your country listed — don’t worry.
Simply contact me, and I will find a personalized shipping solution for your location.
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I will review the possibilities and inform you of the best available solutions.

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