🔥【PRO REFURB】Tascam 133 2-Speed/3-Ch Counter-top Cassette Deck! Dolby💥GUARANTY

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Since 1999
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This listing is for a vintage
Tascam 133 Multi Image Series
Cassette Deck made by Teac Corp.!
PROFESSIONALLY SERVICED, TESTED & GUARANTEED!
Transport restored, all pots/switches cleaned
! In counter-top format,
~ASK ABOUT RACK-MOUNT CONVERSION!
~ Plays your standard Stereo Cassette tapes with built-in Dolby!
~
INCLUDES FREE SUPPORT
&
60-DAY FREE RETURN / REPAIR / EXCHANGE
!!**
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After selling over ONE HUNDRED of these great Tascam decks, we have learned that they all have similar issues. After 30 years,
the belts go bad, rubber parts deteriorate, lube turns to glue, and solder joints weaken.
So it is inevitable
, sooner or later they will all need service,no matter how little use they have had
.
Our tech
has performed extensive service on this deck,
ensuring you reliable service for years to come!
See below for specific service performed.
We are so confident of our work we have doubled our guarantee to a 60-day Free Return Policy!
Don't forget, we also clean and de-mag all cassette decks when we give them one last test immediately before shipment. So your deck will be guaranteed to be ready to use right out of the box!
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See what our previous refurb customers had to say!
NICE MACHINE!!!!! A+++++ 5 gold star e-bayer all the way Thanks
Great seller! Brilliant refurbishing job on an old relic from the 1990s!
Cannot express how much I appreciate Mark's honesty, generosity, & efficiency!
We need more sellers like [The Best]. He is a pro and stands by his work!
Fantastic - Went above & beyond to make sure everything was right - yay!
Awesome amp, shipped very quickly! Also, EPIC packing! Great Ebay seller!
WOW great company! Highly recommended. Great communication and service.
Following the success of the 122, TASCAM targeted the multi-image market with the model 133, a professional 3 track cassette deck specialty product with 2 tracks of stereo audio and a cue track.
The 133 that was a huge success and dominated the multi-image production and presentation market, is now a favorite for it's ability to play standard cassettes at multiple speeds! Audio cassette recorder player designed for, but not limited to, multi image production. Three channels each individually recordable, each channel has full simul-sync capability. In addition to its audio function, track 3 also has the special pre-conditioning circuitry needed for pulse and data recording in the world of multi-image production.
The front panel
has dual 1/4" Mic inputs and a
headphone jack with volume control. In addition to RCA jacks, the rear panel has the "Remote control" serial port and connections for incorporating an external DBX Noise Reduction System
.
It
weighs just under 20 lbs. and m
easures 5.25" x 13.5" x
17"
wide, 19" with the rack ears.
T
his
deck is set up for
rack-mount use and came to us without feet installed.
This deck came to us in counter-top format with factory side covers & feet. If you plan on rack-mounting just let us know before buying!
It is The Best, Ltd. policy to double-box all items over 25lbs. Although a tad light, c
onsidering the value and vintage nature of these decks, we will give it the high-end treatment as well.
The posted shipping is actual cost from eBay, we add insurance on us!
Paid items
can be picked up in the Denver Metro area at no charge.
Condition:
This beautiful
deck is in excellent condition with minor signs of use and nice, bright meters! Aside from a few dings to the lid and front panel edges, the only thing worth mentioning is some light scuffs to the front panel, some hard to make out in the pics.
The door and meters have minimal scuffing and a
ll original knobs & switches are present and complete with minor yellowing.
Please examine the pictures thoroughly for actual condition.
Service:
All decks receive a full restoration which includes the following services and much more, all performed by our qualified technician.
The exterior, all knobs & plexis are cleaned & detailed
All switches & pots are cleaned internally with Specialist Contact Cleaner (proven superior to DeoxIT by our customers)
Any faulty components, such as jacks, lamps, feet, etc., are replaced
While apart, all PC boards are inspected & questionable solder joints are re-flowed. To prevent future issues, the front panel jacks are re-flowed, whether or not they appear to need it
Cassette transport mechanism is cleaned & lubed with non-petroleum based lube to assure long life
Capstan belt replaced w/ high-quality neoprene belt
Pinch roller & idler tire are inspected and treated with Rubber Renue or replaced if questionable
All electrolytic caps are inspected for bulging or leakage
Knobs tightened & adjusted
Audio levels calibrated & balanced
Tape Speed calibrated
Tape path is cleaned and heads demagnetized.
Testing:
Once serviced, w
e set this up on our test bench and it powered right up with no issues whatsoever. All features and displays work as expected with the deck running smoothly, producing clear, steady audio with no distortion. A short test track was recorded to all 3 tracks, with both Mic & Line inputs, and played back with no issues. Other functions were checked such as speed, counter functions, headphones, etc., while some could not be checked. If there is a particular function you would like tested just let us know before buying. The manual has gone missing but no worries, it can be found online (unfortunately eBay no longer allows us to put the link in the listing for you).
What a great find on a top-quality
cassette deck!
**FREE SUPPORT MUST BE UTILIZED BEFORE RETURN IS REQUESTED!
Manufacture Product Information:
(sample photos)
TASCAM
133 Multi Image Series 3-Channel
Production Cassette Deck (1989)
Specs courtesy of hifiengine.com:
Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck
Track System: 4-track, 3-channel
Tape Speed: 4.76, 9.5 cm/s
Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
Motor: 1 x capstan, 1 x reel
Noise Reduction: B
Frequency Response: 30Hz to 15kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio: 55dB
Wow and Flutter: 0.055%
Total Harmonic Distortion: 1.5%
Input: 70mV (line), 0.25mV (mic)
Output: 0.6V (line)
Dimensions: 482 x 147 x 345mm
Weight: 9kg
Accessories: optional RC-133 remote control
Year: 1989
This deck shows minor wear consistent with light use, please see pics! You will receive exactly what is pictured & described, no other accessories, test equipment or media are offered.
Please do not interpret our efforts as a thorough testing of all elements this equipment has to offer. If there is a particular test you would like performed please let us know before buying and we would be glad to accommodate any reasonable, detailed request.
We do not have the equipment to do full calibration on high-end units like this, and cannot guarantee it is, or will remain after shipment, fully within manufacturer specs. So we do advise that you protect your investment with a professional tune-up from a local shop before you put this deck into prolonged use.
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Important Information:
This item is guaranteed to be as described! Only what is pictured is included, no other items are offered unless otherwise specified with "not pictured". The "Item specifics," "Detailed item description," and "Manufacture information" sections describe the item as it comes new from the manufacturer and may contain accessories or other features not offered in this listing.
Remember that description terms can be subjective, so please rely on the pictures provided for actual condition.
Buyer understands that there may be issues unknown to us at the time of testing or inspection, and accepts this possibility when buying.
If our listed BIN price isn't within your budget please don't hesitate to send us a reasonable offer, no more than 20% below our current price, and we will get back to you right away! Please understand that any offer made & accepted is a binding agreement with the agreement that payment will be made immediately. Please also remember that we are not just flipping random finds, so we do not haggle. We offer thoughtfully sourced decks that deserve the hours of specialized servicing they have received, so please respect any "Best Price" offer you may receive as an effort to save both our time with a fair, final price.
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We DO NOT guarantee compatibility or specific usage, please make sure this is what you need before buying! We are not experts in most equipment, so we can only guarantee that this works as described and has what is pictured. If specific parts, devices, upgrades, software or expertise is required for use it is entirely the responsibility of the buyer.
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Item can be exchanged, new items within 30 days, used items within 14 days, if defective or not as described, full refund of purchase price if exchange is not available.
If due to seller error:
The Best, Ltd. will issue a pre-paid return label, or make
pre-arranged
reimbursement for return shipping expenses on returns completed per this policy. Return shipping cost is not to exceed original shipping cost.
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