Beautiful top-loader with cover from the 70 ties that comes with some amazing features. The RT-480X is a very good sound cassette plater/recoder with adjustable line output and headphone connector. Sharp integrated the Dolby B noise reduction system which can be activated by flippung a switch on the panel. Supported are low noise Type II tapes as well as Type I normal position tapes. Despite coming from the 70ties, the RT-480X alrady go a title search system. Once flipped on, fast forward will bring you to the next title on the tape.
Sold for $279 AUD in 1974 this was an absolutely high end deck. According to RBAs inflation calculator that would translate to $2800 in todays money.
To get this deck performing at its original specs, we carried out the below service:
- Replacement of capstan belt
- Replacement of motor run capacitor
- Lubrication of moving parts
- Cleaning of head and capstan
- Treatment of pinch roller
- Demagnetisation of heads and capstan.
- Speed calibration
- Full function test
We provide 6 months warranty for cassette decks.
Details
Cassette-Recorder or -Player
Power type and voltage
Alternating Current supply (AC) / 50-60Hz: 110; 120; 220; 240 Volt
Loudspeaker
– For headphones or amp.
Material
Wooden case
from Radiomuseum.org
Model: Stereo Tape Deck RT-480X – Sharp; Osaka
Shape
Tablemodel, with any shape – general.
Dimensions (WHD)
443 x 119 x 260 mm / 17.4 x 4.7 x 10.2 inch
Notes
Built-in Dolby “B” type noise reduction system
APF (Automatic Program Finder) device
Frequency response (Cr02): 25-17,000 Hz
Frequency response (normal): 25-14,000 Hz
S/N ratio (Dolby on): 56dB
S/N ratio (Dolby off): 50dB
