Sony TC-755

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General

  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Model: TC-755 (designation in Japan for the identically constructed Sony TC-7650)

Type: Tape machine

  • Year of manufacture: 1973 - 1975
  • Manufactured in: Japan
  • Color: silver, side parts wood
  • Remote control:
  • Power consumption: 60 watts
  • Dimensions: 435 x 451 x 220 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 26 kg
  • Original price approx.: 1'998 DM


Connections

  • Number of inputs:
    • Microphone: 0.34 mV / 3.5 kOhm

Line In: 115 mV / 100 kOhm

    • Line In DIN: 0.11 mV / 3.7 kOhm
  • Number of outputs:
    • Line Out: 430 mV / 5.7 kOhm
    • Line Out DIN: 430 mV / 8.4 kOhm
    • Headphones: 8 Ohm


Technical Data

  • 4-track, 2-channel, stereo tape deck
  • max. reel diameter: max. 26 cm
  • drive: 3 motors
    • 1x AC-Servo (Dual Capstan)
    • 2x 8-pin DC servo (reels)
  • Heads F&F: 3
    • 1x recording
    • 1x playback
    • 1x delete
  • Tracks: 4
  • Tape speeds: 9.5 cm/s, 19 cm/s
  • Synchronisation fluctuations:
    • ± 0.07 % (9.5 cm/s)
    • ± 0.04 % (19 cm/s)
  • Pitch fluctuations:
    • 0.06 % WRMS (9.5 cm/s)
    • 0.08 % WRMS (19 cm/s)
  • Overall frequency response:
    • 20-35,000 Hz (9.5 cm/s, ± 2 dB, SLH).

30-28,000 Hz (19 cm/s, ± 2 dB, SLH) 20-30,000 Hz (9.5 cm/s, ± 2 dB, standard) 20-23,000 Hz (19 cm/s, ± 2 dB, standard)

  • Noise-to-voltage ratio according to NAB:
    • 53 dB at Low Noise-Band

56 dB at ferro-chrome band

  • Distortion factor: 1.2
  • Equalization: NAB equalizer
  • Crosstalk attenuation at 1 kHz in stereo mode: 55 dB
  • Cancellation attenuation:
  • Premagnetization and cancellation frequency: AC 85 kHz
  • VU meter:
    • Response: 30-30,000 Hz
    • Range: -40 dB - +15 dB

Rise time: 1 ms

  • Attenuation at 19 cm/s:
  • Premagnetization and cancellation frequency: 160 kHz
  • Rewind 1,100 m band: 180 seconds


Special Features

  • Double Capstan direct drive
  • Adjustable tape tension for 18 and 26 spools
  • Full logic key switch
  • Two-stage premagnetization
  • Three-stage equalization for normal, low-noise and SONY FeCr double-layer tape


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Pictures[edit]

  • Image: Sony TC-755

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Reviews[edit]

  • Good Old Hifi review: [1]


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