Vintage / Tandberg Tcd 340A // Cassette Player / Professionally Restored

SOLD , now part of a Private Collection
The Tandberg TCD 340 A cassette deck stands out for its exceptional build quality and audio performance, encapsulating the height of analog tape technology with its precision engineering and advanced noise reduction capabilities. Esteemed by audiophiles for its ability to capture the warmth and nuance of analog sound, this deck combines sleek Scandinavian design with user-friendly features, making it a prized component in any vintage audio collection.
Production
1977-79
Condition
9/10
Serial No.
4183992
Orig. MSRP
$1399
Restoration
  • Replaced Belts
  • Disassembled and cleaned the motor
  • Cleaned and lubricated all moving parts
  • Aligned guide and heads
  • Restored wood cheeks
Factory Specs

Type: 3-head, single compact cassette deck

Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo

Tape Speed: 4.76 cm/s

Heads: 1 x record, 1 x playback, 1 x erase

Tape Type: type I, CrO2

Noise Reduction: B

Frequency Response: 30Hz to 18kHz  (Cr02 tape)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB  (dolby B)

Wow and Flutter: 0.08%

Total Harmonic Distortion: 3%

Input: 80mV (line), 0.15mV (mic)

Output: 1.5V (line)

Dimensions: 470 x 105 x 230mm

Weight: 6.6kg


 

The History of Tandberg
In 1933, Tandbergs Radiofabrikk (Tandberg's Radio Factory) was founded by Vebjørn Tandberg in Oslo, Norway. The company's first radio was named "Tommeliten" (Tom Thumb), and used only earphones. This was followed by the "Corona" with a loudspeaker. ...
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Stock No.
8428736348381
The Tandberg TCD 340 A cassette deck stands out for its exceptional build quality and audio performance, encapsulating the height of analog tape technology with its precision engineering and advanced noise reduction capabilities. Esteemed by audiophiles for its ability to capture the warmth and nuance of analog sound, this deck combines sleek Scandinavian design with user-friendly features, making it a prized component in any vintage audio collection.

Production

1977-79

Condition

9/10

Serial No.

4183992

Orig. MSRP

$1399

Restoration

  • Replaced Belts
  • Disassembled and cleaned the motor
  • Cleaned and lubricated all moving parts
  • Aligned guide and heads
  • Restored wood cheeks

Factory Specs

Type: 3-head, single compact cassette deck

Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo

Tape Speed: 4.76 cm/s

Heads: 1 x record, 1 x playback, 1 x erase

Tape Type: type I, CrO2

Noise Reduction: B

Frequency Response: 30Hz to 18kHz  (Cr02 tape)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB  (dolby B)

Wow and Flutter: 0.08%

Total Harmonic Distortion: 3%

Input: 80mV (line), 0.15mV (mic)

Output: 1.5V (line)

Dimensions: 470 x 105 x 230mm

Weight: 6.6kg


 

The History of Tandberg

In 1933, Tandbergs Radiofabrikk (Tandberg's Radio Factory) was founded by Vebjørn Tandberg in Oslo, Norway. The company's first radio was named "Tommeliten" (Tom Thumb), and used only earphones. This was followed by the "Corona" with a loudspeaker. ...
[ Read More ]

Stock No.

8428736348381

Vintage / Tandberg TCD 340A // Cassette Player / Professionally Restored
Vintage / Tandberg TCD 340A // Cassette Player / Professionally Restored
Vintage / Tandberg TCD 340A // Cassette Player / Professionally Restored
Vintage / Tandberg TCD 340A // Cassette Player / Professionally Restored
Vintage / Tandberg TCD 340A // Cassette Player / Professionally Restored
Vintage / Tandberg TCD 340A // Cassette Player / Professionally Restored
Vintage / Tandberg TCD 340A // Cassette Player / Professionally Restored
Vintage / Tandberg TCD 340A // Cassette Player / Professionally Restored

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