secondhand Technics RS-B555 Cassette Deck Direct Drive, full service

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Technics RS-B555 Cassette Deck (Direct Drive) – (Full Service)

For sale is the top cassette deck Technics RS-B555, made in Japan, in excellent working and very good aesthetic condition. This is a reference model, known for its reliability thanks to the Direct Drive motor (no capstan belt) and Technics' Class AA sound technology.

The device has recently undergone a complete and thorough maintenance (Full Service), ready for trouble-free use for many years:
** Capacitor Replacement (Recap): The old electrolytic capacitors have been replaced with new, high-quality ones from Nichicon, Elna, Panasonic, etc., ensuring top acoustic fidelity and stability.
** Cleaning & Lubrication: The heads, pinch rollers, and all internal mechanical parts have been fully cleaned.

It features advanced Dolby B/C noise reduction systems, Dolby HX Pro system for crystal-clear high frequencies, as well as manual Bias adjustment for optimal recording on any type of cassette. The fluorescent display (FL Display) is bright and crystal clear.

Technical Specifications
Device Type: 2-head single cassette deck
Drive System: Quartz Direct Drive + 1 DC auxiliary motor
Heads: 1 x Hard Permalloy (record/playback), 1 x Ferrite (erase)
Cassette Types: Type I (Normal), CrO2 (Chrome), Metal
Dolby: Dolby B, Dolby C, Dolby HX Pro
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 19kHz (Using Metal cassette)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 74dB (with Dolby C active)
Wow and Flutter: 0.05% (WRMS - extremely low due to Direct Drive)
Additional Features: Manual Bias Adjust, Electronic Counter, MPX Filter, Headphone Output
Dimensions / Weight: 430 x 125 x 290 mm / 4.4 kg
Country of Manufacture: Japan (Made in Japan - Years: 1988-1990)