{"product_id":"sansui-qd-5050-quad-reel-to-reel-4ch-playback-2ch-record-tested-excellent","title":"Sansui QD-5050 Quad Reel to Reel 4CH Playback 2CH Record Tested Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an exceptionally well-preserved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSansui QD-5050 4-channel reel-to-reel tape deck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a distinctive piece from the golden era of Sansui quadraphonic audio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe QD-5050 was designed for enthusiasts who wanted both conventional stereo recording and discrete 4-channel tape playback. It provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-channel stereo recording and playback along with 4-channel playback capability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an excellent companion to a vintage quadraphonic Sansui system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoutstanding cosmetic condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and presents exceptionally well for its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deck has been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etested for both recording and playback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Two-channel recording has been tested and is working, and the deck has also been tested for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-channel playback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Controls and switches have been cleaned with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeoxIT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to improve smooth and reliable operation. The counter belt will  need to be replaced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctionality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTested for recording and playback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-channel stereo recording tested and working\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-channel playback tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-channel discrete playback tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls and switches cleaned with DeoxIT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransport functions tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio output tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady for use in a stereo or vintage quadraphonic system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuadraphonic Capability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe QD-5050 is particularly interesting for collectors building a period-correct quadraphonic system. It can reproduce compatible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ediscrete 4-channel reel-to-reel recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing four independent playback channels when connected to an appropriate 4-channel amplifier, receiver, or quadraphonic system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that this model's recording capability is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-channel stereo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-channel capability is for playback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmetic Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding overall cosmetic condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The faceplate, controls, knobs, meters, and cabinet present exceptionally well for a vintage reel-to-reel deck, with only minor signs of age and previous use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review the photographs closely, as they form an important part of the description and show the excellent overall presentation of this unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Vintage Equipment Notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is vintage electromechanical audio equipment. It has been tested for the functions specifically described above, but no claim is being made that every internal component has been restored or replaced. Please review the listing photos and included video, if provided, for a demonstration of operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eiko Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52804903895327,"sku":"SAN-QD5050-QUAD-001","price":649.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/9869\/5199\/files\/35E6C874-D616-47A0-8492-164128FDFBB2_1_102_o.jpg?v=1787511035","url":"https:\/\/eikovintage.com\/products\/sansui-qd-5050-quad-reel-to-reel-4ch-playback-2ch-record-tested-excellent","provider":"Eiko Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}