SONY TC-RX55 Cassette Deck Vintage Working Reverse Dolby B/C Warranty Serviced

Technical Info:
Model: SONY TC-RX55
Device type: Cassette Deck
Power / Voltage: 220V
2 heads
1 motor
Auto reverse: Yes
Dolby B/C
MPX filter: Yes

This vintage cassette deck is offered in working condition. The source description confirms replacement of the capstan belt, which is an important maintenance point for this type of unit.

🎙️ Time That Still Sounds Alive
SONY TC-RX55 brings back the hands-on cassette experience with real transport controls, auto reverse convenience, and the familiar feel of late-era analogue hi-fi. It is the kind of component that fits naturally into a classic audio system and restores the ritual of tape listening.

👤 If you are reading this, you probably understand
This is for a buyer who wants a real vintage audio component rather than a modern imitation. A cassette deck like this offers format flexibility for normal, chrome, and metal tapes, along with practical everyday features such as title search and Dolby noise reduction.

🎧 What you get beyond the sound
You get a full-size SONY cassette deck with auto reverse, support for multiple tape types, and classic front-panel operation. It works well as part of a vintage rack system, for cassette playback, recording setups, or simply as an authentic period-correct audio component in the room.

The model includes confirmed Dolby B/C, MPX filter, and title search, giving it useful functionality for listeners who still enjoy the cassette format in a traditional home system.

This is more than a used vintage device. It has been presented with concrete technical details, clear dimensions, and honest source-based condition information so the buyer can understand what is being purchased.

🧠 Collector’s / Model Note
The SONY TC-RX55 is a stereo cassette deck from the late cassette era, designed around convenient home listening features such as auto reverse and compatibility with several tape formulations. Models of this type remain appealing to buyers building complete vintage Sony systems or enjoying physical media playback.

📦 Dimensions & Weight:
Size: 430 × 120 × 285 mm
Size in cm: 43 × 12 × 28.5 cm
Size in inches: approx. 16.9 × 4.7 × 11.2 in
Weight: 3.9 kg
Weight in pounds: approx. 8.6 lbs

⚙️ Technical Information:
Model: SONY TC-RX55
Power: 220V

Professional Maintenance:
This unit has received confirmed maintenance before listing: capstan belt replacement. This is especially important for vintage audio equipment, because transport-related wear is common with age.

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📝 Product Description

The first image is an AI-generated promotional visual and may differ from the actual item.

All subsequent photos are part of the description and show the actual item and its condition.

Demo tapes, reels, records, or accessories shown for demonstration purposes are not included unless clearly stated.

Please check your local voltage requirements; adapter is not included.

👉 Warranty and Service

Includes a 30-day Global ORT warranty for functionality.

Before shipping, you will receive a video test of the item and packaging.

Repair, maintenance, and extended warranty options are available upon request.

📦 Shipping

Ships within 2–3 business days after payment.

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