A true piece of vintage Japanese HiFi engineering. The RD4080 is Sanyo’s answer to serious analog recording – built like a tank, no plastic here. This is gear that was meant to last.
What makes the RD4080 special:
• Top-loading design – Quick, easy cassette access
• Professional-grade construction – Heavy transport with 12cm flywheel for rock-solid speed stability
• VU meters – Classic analog monitoring, just as it should be
• Dual-capstan transport (confirm) – Precise tape handling, minimal wow/flutter
This deck has been through a full service at our workshop. We’ve handled what matters most: the belt replaced, electronics refreshed, and mechanicals checked. It’s ready for another 40 years of duty.
Great for:
• Archiving your precious tapes
• Making quality recordings on fresh Type I/II cassettes
• Building an authentic vintage HiFi stack
Size: 39cm wide × 25cm deep × 10cm high
Weight: ~4kg
Condition: Good cosmetic condition, fully functional
Service work performed:
- Replacement of capstan belt
- Lubrication of all moving parts
- Demagnetisation of head and capstan
- Cleaning of head and capstan
- Treatment of pinch roller
- Speed calibration
- Frequency check
- Full function test
We provide 6 months warranty for cassette decks.
