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Marantz Stereo Tape Deck SD4000 Excl condition $150 OBO (Rockwall)
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Asking $150 OBO
In excellent/mint condition, no issues.
Works great!
These sell for around $350 on EBay, if available.
Please call, text, or chat if interested! Thank you!
The Marantz SD 4000 is a high-fidelity vintage cassette deck released around 1978, notable for its rare 3-head system and two-speed recording capability.
Key Features and Performance
The SD 4000 is distinguished by its ability to record and play at both standard speed and high speed, offering a unique bridge between cassette and reel-to-reel performance levels.
3-Head System: Features separate heads for recording, playback, and erasing, allowing for real-time off-tape monitoring to ensure recording quality.
Dual Tape Speeds: Offers the standard 1-7/8 ips (4.75 cm/s) and a high-speed 3-3/4 ips (9.5 cm/s). Reviewers from Tapeheads.net note that the higher speed provides enhanced frequency response and reduced wow and flutter, comparable to reel-to-reel fidelity.
Tape Compatibility: Manually selectable settings for Type I (Normal), FeCr, CrO2, and Metal tapes.
Frequency Response: Capable of 30Hz to 19kHz when using Metal tape according to Darthy.com.
Noise Reduction: Equipped with the Dolby B noise reduction system to minimize tape hiss