Sony TC-K 808 ES

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General:

  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Model: TC-K 808 ES
  • Type: Cassette Tape Deck
  • Years of manufacture: 1993 - 1996
  • Color: Champagne, Black
  • Remote control: RM-J 701 and via system remote control
  • Power consumption: 26 W
  • Dimensions: 470 x 135 x 350 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 8,0 kg
  • Original price approx.: 1'000 DM (RRP black), 1'100 DM (RRP champagne)


Technical data:

  • 3 sound heads: 1x record (SD), 1x play (SD), 1x erase head (S&F)
  • 3 motors, of which the Capstan motor is a brushless quartz controlled linear motor with two flywheels
  • Synchronism: ± 0.025% W.RMS, 0.03% DIN (Audio 5/1994, p.20);
  • Frequency response:
    • Type I Cassette 15- 17,000 Hz,
    • Type II cassette 15- 19,000 Hz,
    • Type IV cassette 15- 21,000 Hz,
  • Total harmonic distortion: 0.4 %
  • Type I cassette, 160 nWb/ m, 315 Hz 3rd harmonic // 1.5 %
  • Type IV cassette, 250 nWb/ m, 315 Hz
  • Dolby: B, C, S, HX-Pro
  • MPX filter switchable


Special Features

  • Quartz-controlled direct drive with dual Capstan
  • Capstan sapphire bearing
  • Motorized cassette compartment with cassette compartment illumination / tape winding illumination
  • Solid metal front and cassette compartment cover
  • Ceramic cassette holder
  • Automatic tape type detection
  • Record and Bias Calibration with 2 tone generators and additional separate record EQ switch (3 positions Low, Normal, High)
  • Bias current and recording level calibration
  • Real-time count-in with memory function and AMS track search
  • Rec mute button
  • Gold-plated RCA jacks
  • Adjustable headphone output
  • Function display by means of LED directly on the Play, Pause, Record buttons
  • Built-in sensor for remote control

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  • [[Picture: Sony TC-K 808 ES

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  • Picture: Sony TC-K 808 ES

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  • Excerpt from brochure: Sony TC-K 808 ES

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Reports[edit]

  • Stereoplay 11/1993: Top class II, reference beside Nakamichi DRAGON and Sony TC-K 790 ES (There was already since 1991 top class I, in which also the predecessor of the TC-K 808 ES was)
  • Stereo 2/1994: Stereo Recommendation. Very good, 2 stars, "Plus: robust drive with direct capstan drive, impeccable sound. Minus: less suitable for two-layer tapes." (Ibid. p.16)
  • Audio 5/1994: Very good, top class, 4 ears, sound 85 points. Test winner with Nakamichi DR-2,


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