Teac A-4010S Auto Reverse Reel-to-Reel Tape Deck — Powers On + Transport Works

TEAC A-4010S Automatic Reverse stereo reel-to-reel tape deck. Solid-state, 4-track, auto-reverse playback — same model as Teac's flagship consumer deck of the late 1960s through early 1970s. Originally retailed around $400 new (roughly $3,000 in today's dollars), and it shows: machined-aluminum faceplate, real wood cabinet, dual VU meters, and the signature dual-capstan reverse mechanism that made these decks desirable. **Bench-tested condition (verified by me):** - Powers on, pilot lamp lights, no smoke or odor - All transport functions work — Play, Fast Forward, Rewind, Stop - Capstan and pinch roller engage cleanly - Line input passes signal through both channels - VU meters respond properly to incoming signal on both L and R - Belt was found displaced inside the cabinet on inspection — reinstalled before testing (a common issue on these decks at this age) **What has NOT been verified:** - Tape playback: I do not have a known-good test tape on hand, so the playback head signal path has not been confirmed by ear - Record function: cannot be confirmed without playback verification - No bench service performed (no head alignment, no calibration, no demag, no lubrication) - Heads have not been demagnetized - Belts (other than the one I reseated) are presumed original and have not been replaced **The honest pitch:** Power, transport, and the input/meter signal path are confirmed working. The unfinished work is verifying the playback head and record function — both require a known-good tape and a few minutes on the bench, which I'm not going to do for this listing. Buy this as a "transport-confirmed, head-path unverified" deck. Worst case it needs a head service. Comparable serviced and confirmed-working A-4010S units sell on Reverb for $500-750+; this one is priced well below that to reflect what is and isn't proven. **Cosmetics:** Wood cabinet in honest, age-appropriate condition. **One specific call-out:** there is a visible chip / gouge in the wood top edge, exposing raw wood underneath — see photos for accurate representation. The faceplate has light scuffs but is otherwise clean. All knobs and switches are present. The right side wood panel has two screw holes from a removed handle. There are two old service-shop tags still attached to the rear (David Hildreth, Royston GA, and J&R Service Center, Macon GA) — left in place as part of this unit's history. **Sale contents:** - TEAC A-4010S Auto Reverse deck - (No manual, reels, or accessories — unit only) Serial: 42996 Voltage selector confirmed at 115V / 60 Hz (correct US setting) Ships securely packed from Nashville, TN. Heads protected. Listed shipping is for continental 48 USA — international buyers please send full address for a quote. --- A note about vintage/used electronics: All electronics are tested. Any known issues are listed in the description above. Your item will not be sent DOA unless explicitly specified. Sometimes issues do arise in transit and can be caused by rough handling, old/brittle wiring, or a component failing under the rigors of shipping. Major issues are covered by insurance — that's why every package ships fully insured. Many issues are minor and fall under normal user maintenance. These are things any buyer of vintage/used electronics should be comfortable handling: - Pots can be scratchy or develop a flat spot from use. DeoxIT solves most of these. - Switches occasionally need to be cleaned or adjusted to make better contact. - Belts, lubricants, and rubber components have a service life — vintage gear may need preventive service. Shipping: Listed shipping is for the continental 48 USA. International buyers — please send your full address so I can calculate exact shipping. Returns: This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Returns must be in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.