Lot 8: TEAC A-400 Stereo Cassette Deck

Auction

Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (150)

Lot Number

8

Status

Sold

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Opening Bid

$5.00

Accepted Bids

10

Closed

7/13/25 7:01 PM PT

Description

This is a Teac A-400 cassette player, serial no. 310976. It features an exclusive vertical transport system, mechanically interlocked twin rotary lever controls, Dolby noise reduction, a DC servo-controlled motor, and dual-position bias and equalization selectors. It also includes two large VU-type loudness meters, a peak reading LED level indicator, individual input and output level controls, and an automatic stop function. It uses a 2-head, 4-track, 2-channel stereo system with a tape speed of 4.8 cm/s. The frequency response is 30Hz to 16kHz (CrO₂ tape), signal-to-noise ratio is 60dB (Dolby B), and wow and flutter is 0.08%. Inputs include 60mV (line) and 0.25mV (mic); output is 0.775V (line). It was known for its innovative design, including a frequency-generated feedback control DC servo motor and high-density ferrite heads for reduced distortion. It also featured a unique transport control system with separate search controls and independent play/record functions managed by a single knob. It measures 17.5” x 11” x 6”. It is untested and in as-is condition, with a cut power cable requiring repair.