{"product_id":"sansui-sd-5050-quad-reel-to-reel-4ch-playback-2ch-record-tested-excellent","title":"Sansui SD-5050 Quad Reel-to-Reel Tape Deck – Tested","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SD-5050 is a Sansui reel-to-reel that records and plays in 2-channel stereo and also plays discrete 4-channel tapes, a great companion for a vintage quad system. This one is in outstanding cosmetic condition. It’s been tested for 2-channel recording and playback and for 4-channel playback, with its controls cleaned with DeoxIT. One thing to know: the counter belt needs replacing.\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 SD-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-SD5050-QUAD-001","price":679.99,"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-sd-5050-quad-reel-to-reel-4ch-playback-2ch-record-tested-excellent","provider":"Eiko Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}