This Sony TC-730 is like something from a time capsule, and still has the factory power settings sticker on the reel table. It also appears to include all of the original accessories (mics, demo tape, box and manual). Still, we went through it top to bottom, and it runs like a top. What a rare find.
- Production
- 1972-73
- Condition
- 9.5/10
- Serial No.
- 20405-OB
- Orig. MSRP
- 889.0
- Restoration
- Comprehensive bench test
- Cleaned tape path
- Verified speed
- Calibrated head azimuth
- Exterior detailed
- Factory Specs
Type 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural open reel tape deck
Reel size up to 7 inch reel
Tape speeds 1⅞, 3¾, 7½ IPS
Wow and flutter 0.06% (7½ IPS)
Frequency response 20Hz to 30kHz (7½ IPS)
Signal to Noise Ratio 56dB
Total harmonic distortion 1.2%
Input 62mV (line), 0.2mV (mic)
Output 0.775V (line)
Output power 15 watts
Speakers 2 x 100x150mm
Semiconductors 51 x transistors, 25 x diodes, 1 x IC
Dimensions 21"H x 19.75"W x 9"D
Weight 52 lbs.
- Documentation
Sony TC-730 Owner's Manual
- Liner Notes
- Described in the 1973 as “the ultimate in auto-reverse”, this six-head, three-motor recorder featured logic control transport and a direct drive capstan motor. Continuous play was activated by metal foil on the leader tape. Features included normal/special (high output) tape selector, full auto stop, separate mic and line input level controls for mixing, mic attenuation switch, illuminated VU meters, red record indicators built in to the VU meters, SOS (sound on sound recording), Echo with variable control, stereo headphone jack and a 5-pin Din socket. The 15-watt per channel power amplifiers could drive most speaker systems and two inbuilt 6 x 4 inch elliptical speakers were provided for monitoring purposes.
- Stock No.
- 8285366419677
This Sony TC-730 is like something from a time capsule, and still has the factory power settings sticker on the reel table. It also appears to include all of the original accessories (mics, demo tape, box and manual). Still, we went through it top to bottom, and it runs like a top. What a rare find.
Production
1972-73
Condition
9.5/10
Serial No.
20405-OB
Orig. MSRP
889.0
Restoration
- Comprehensive bench test
- Cleaned tape path
- Verified speed
- Calibrated head azimuth
- Exterior detailed
Factory Specs
Type 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural open reel tape deck
Reel size up to 7 inch reel
Tape speeds 1⅞, 3¾, 7½ IPS
Wow and flutter 0.06% (7½ IPS)
Frequency response 20Hz to 30kHz (7½ IPS)
Signal to Noise Ratio 56dB
Total harmonic distortion 1.2%
Input 62mV (line), 0.2mV (mic)
Output 0.775V (line)
Output power 15 watts
Speakers 2 x 100x150mm
Semiconductors 51 x transistors, 25 x diodes, 1 x IC
Dimensions 21"H x 19.75"W x 9"D
Weight 52 lbs.
Documentation
Sony TC-730 Owner's Manual
Liner Notes
Described in the 1973 as “the ultimate in auto-reverse”, this six-head, three-motor recorder featured logic control transport and a direct drive capstan motor. Continuous play was activated by metal foil on the leader tape. Features included normal/special (high output) tape selector, full auto stop, separate mic and line input level controls for mixing, mic attenuation switch, illuminated VU meters, red record indicators built in to the VU meters, SOS (sound on sound recording), Echo with variable control, stereo headphone jack and a 5-pin Din socket. The 15-watt per channel power amplifiers could drive most speaker systems and two inbuilt 6 x 4 inch elliptical speakers were provided for monitoring purposes.
Stock No.
8285366419677
