The TEAC X-2000M is a late-era reel-to-reel legend—big, bold, and unapologetically serious about tape. Built in the early ’80s, this is the high-speed, high-performance version of the X-2000, running at 7.5 and 15 IPS for wide bandwidth, huge dynamics, and that unmistakable open-reel realism. It features TEAC’s robust dual-capstan, closed-loop transport, direct-drive motors, and logic controls that make operation smooth and confidence-inspiring. Sonically, it’s clean, powerful, and detailed, with a rock-solid low end and a spacious, effortless presentation that reminds you why tape still reigns supreme. Massive, beautifully engineered, and endlessly cool, the X-2000M is one of those decks that feels less like a component and more like a statement.
There are a few nicks and dings commensurate with its age and likely studio life, but it now functions flawlessly.
- Production
- 1984-92
- Condition
- 8/10 Cosmetically
- Serial No.
- 560152
- Orig. MSRP
- 2235
- Restoration
- Cleaned tape path
- Adjusted tape tension
- Replaced electrolytic capacitor and shorted transistor in reel motor power supply
- Adjusted playback and record levels
- Adjusted speed
- Cleaned head selector switch
- Cleaned control contacts
- Adjusted tension arms
- Verified brake operation
- Verified playback and record are to spec
- Includes 10.5" reel hubs, copy of owner's manual, and one 10.5" metal reel
*Fast forward slows down as it gets near the end of the tape
*Not calibrated for EE tapes
- Factory Specs
- Track system: 2/4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system
- Heads: 1 x 2T record, 1 x 2T playback, 1 x 4T playback, 1 x erase
- Motor: 1 x capstan, 2 x reel
- Reel size: 7 or 10 inch reel
- Tape speeds: 7 1⁄2 or 15 ips
- Wow and flutter: 0.04% (15 ips)
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 56dB
- Total harmonic distortion: 0.8%
- Input: 195mV (line), 0.775mV (mic)
- Output: 436V (line)
- Dimensions: 516 x 472 x 268mm
Weight: 55lbs
- The History of Teac
- TEAC Corporation was originally founded as Tokyo Television Acoustic Company on August 26th, 1953 by two brothers, Katsuma and Tomoma Tani. In 1956 the two brothers founded Tokyo Electro-Acoustic Company, finally merging those firms in 1964 to form today’s TEAC Corporation. TEAC’s very first original production model, the TD-102, went on sale in April 1957. And here’s the story behind it:...
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- Shipping
- To ensure safe arrival, we often use private couriers. These are transporters in Sprinter Vans or pulling covered trailers often moving art and antiques across the country. Absolutely the safest way to ship short of you picking it up yourself. This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $300, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
- Stock No.
- 9252442374365
The TEAC X-2000M is a late-era reel-to-reel legend—big, bold, and unapologetically serious about tape. Built in the early ’80s, this is the high-speed, high-performance version of the X-2000, running at 7.5 and 15 IPS for wide bandwidth, huge dynamics, and that unmistakable open-reel realism. It features TEAC’s robust dual-capstan, closed-loop transport, direct-drive motors, and logic controls that make operation smooth and confidence-inspiring. Sonically, it’s clean, powerful, and detailed, with a rock-solid low end and a spacious, effortless presentation that reminds you why tape still reigns supreme. Massive, beautifully engineered, and endlessly cool, the X-2000M is one of those decks that feels less like a component and more like a statement.
There are a few nicks and dings commensurate with its age and likely studio life, but it now functions flawlessly.
