A slice of 1978 analog brilliance. Made in Japan.
This Onkyo TA-600D captures the essence of late-70s cassette deck engineering—built to last, designed to sound good, and loaded with features that mattered to serious listeners back in the day.
The TA-600D represents an era when manufacturers prioritized build quality and audio performance over cutting corners. Belt-driven mechanisms from this period, when well-maintained, offer reliable service and consistent tape handling. The upright loading design isn’t just convenient—it’s practical, letting you see exactly what’s happening with your tapes.
Solid Japanese engineering from 1978. The kind of gear that was built to stay in your system, not be replaced next year!
We carried out the below service to have the TA-600D operate at its original specs:
- replacement of capstan belt
- treatment of pinch roller
- cleaning of heads and capstan with IPA
- demagnetisation of heads and capstan
- speed calibration
- full function test
Key Features
• 2-Head System: Separate erase head and combined record/playback head
• Dolby B Noise Reduction: Cleaner playback with less tape hiss
• Manual Tape Type Selection: Switch between normal and CrO2 (chrome) tapes
• Belt-Driven Single-Capstan Transport: Smooth, stable tape motion
• Upright Loading: Check tape remaining and track labels at a glance
• 3-Digit Mechanical Tape Counter: Track your position on the tape
• 4-Track, 2-Channel Stereo: Standard stereo cassette format
Specifications
• Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s
• Frequency Response: 30Hz to 16kHz (with CrO2 tape)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 52dB (Dolby B engaged)
• Wow & Flutter: 0.1%
• Inputs: 50mV (line level), 0.3mV (microphone)
• Outputs: 0.48V (line level)
