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Step back into the golden age of analog with this second-hand Revox B215 cassette deck, a true reference-grade component from the late 1980s. Widely considered one of the finest cassette decks ever made, the B215 was engineered by Studer/Revox, a company with a long history of building professional studio equipment. This pre-loved unit features a microprocessor-controlled, four-motor tape transport that provides unmatched stability and precision, virtually eliminating wow and flutter. Its unique automatic calibration system analyzes each tape and optimizes recording bias, equalization, and sensitivity, ensuring flawless recordings every time. This unit is an ideal choice for the serious audiophile or professional who appreciates the unique sonic character of high-quality analog recordings and desires a reliable machine for playback and preservation.

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Revox B215 Cassette Deck Technical Specifications Drive / Tape Transport: 4-motor drive — dual direct-drive capstan motors + 2 motors for reel spooling; dual capstan, closed-loop tape path for stable tape handling Tape Speed: 4.76 cm/s (standard cassette speed) Tape Type / Equalization & Bias: Supports Type I (ferric), Type II (chrome), Type IV (metal); automatic and manual equalization; bias settings; supports 70 μs or 120 μs HF time constants depending on tape type Noise Reduction / Headroom: Dolby B & Dolby C for recording and playback; Dolby HX-Pro headroom extension when recording Calibration / Matching / Alignment: Built-in calibration computer with integrated tone generators to adjust bias, sensitivity, equalization; memory storage of calibrated parameters for different tape brand. Frequency Response (playback after calibration): Type I: ~30 Hz to 18 kHz (±2/-3 dB); Type II / Type IV: ~30 Hz to 20 kHz (±2/-3 dB) Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) / Distortion Factor: Type I: < 0.8%; Type II: < 1.5%; Type IV: 40 dB at 1 kHz Fast-Wind / Rewind Times: ~50 seconds for a C-60 cassette, ~75 seconds for a C-90/C-120 cassette Dimensions (W × H × D): 450 × 153 × 332 mm Weight: ~9.15 kg

Revox

B215 Cassette Deck (1989)

AED7,800 (Inc. Tax)

Own a piece of audio history with this certified pre-owned Revox B215 cassette deck. Renowned for its professional-grade performance and “tank-like” build, it delivers exceptional fidelity for all your cassette tapes. With features like automatic tape calibration and a four-motor transport, this is a must-have for any audiophile.

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