Sony~TC-580,Auto Reverse Vintage Reel to Reel Tape Deck Nice-Includes Horizontal Slide Mounting Hardware Start Price USD 99.99 Current Price USD 153.49 Time Left - Bid Count 4 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Thursday, November 27, 2008 Location Menominee, Michigan See more about 'Sony~TC-580,Auto Reverse Vintage Reel to Reel Tape Deck' Description Sony~TC-580,Auto Reverse Vintage Reel to Reel Tape Deck, Recorder includes Heavy Duty Horizontal Slide Mounting Hardware     This is a piece of nice looking stereo equipment...It is in fantastic cosmetic condition......I have to admit that I don't know much about reel to reel tape decks, but I tried this out when the amp and preamp were hooked up, and it sounded really good!..The mechanics, auto reverse, etc. work nicely.  I forgot to check all of the lights and needles while the entire system was hooked up, but I plugged it in alone, and as shown in one of the pics, the left needle doesn't seem to do much, and the red "eye" lights (above the needle indicators) didn't go on when plugged in....I'm not sure if they are supposed to be on when the power is turned on, or when (I cannot find the owners  manual that I had at one time)...This auction includes the horizontal sliding mount hardware...The hardware may need a little cleaning up, but looks pretty good, and doesn't really show once installed.   I took several pics...Some with the flash, some without.....Some of them may be a little fuzzy...but I think that overall, they will give you an idea of the condition.   Features and Specs. (found here and there on the internet, and on the deck itself)) Sony-3 motor servo contol, center capstan. ESP auto-reverse (automatically reverses tape direction at end of recording) Selector for continuous reverse, reverse, or non-reverse. bi-directional recording. microphone and headphone ports. Vertical or Horizontal operation (currently set up for horizontal). Built in reel locks Power Input: AC 120 V, 60Hz, Power Consumption: 90W Tape Speed: 7-1/2, 3-3/4, 1-7/8 ips Frequency Response: 20-30,000 Hz @ 7-1/2 ips (SLH tape) 20-25,000 Hz @ 7-1/2 ips (Std tape) Harmonic Distortion 1.2% Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 56 dB (SLH tape) 53 dB (Std tape) Wow and Flutter: 0.06 % @ 7-1/2 ips 0.10 % @ 3-3/4 ips 0.20 % @ 1-7/8 ips Dimensions (when standing vertical) : 17-9/16"(w) x 18-1/8"(h) x 8-7/8"(d)           Auction includes the tape deck, and this heavy duty sliding mount hardware!     Thanks for looking at this auction!  Please check out my other auctions for more stereo equipment. (most of those auctions close earlier than this one) Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!