Description: Vintage Sony DTC-59ES DAT tape recorder, great cosmetic condition including wood side panels. Includes remote control (mint condition) and original papers. Will be carefully packed and shipped through UPS ground. Lower 48 states, please. Please look at pictures in zoomed-in view. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for reading. Work done: Removal of foam drum cleaner that deteriorates. Changed out old Al electrolytic capacitors and replaced with tantalums on the RF board.Replaced reel motor with new Mabuchi motor. Old one will be included.Replaced pinch roller with a new one. Old one will be included.Replaced plastic retaining rings with metal e-clips to prevent cracking.Disassembled transport and cleaned sticky grease from reels, gears, and plastic brakes.Re-glued felt brake pads.Changed out electrolytic capacitor C906 on the power supply board, prone to leakage.Cleaned tape detection and door switches.Cleaned rotating drum and capstan. Cleaned headphone volume potentiometer.Verified playback, recording, of DAT tapes, and remote control operation. READ: You are buying decades-old vintage electronics. Service not warranted. You should be comfortable making ongoing repairs, service & adjustments; has physical blemishes & defects expected of age & use. Servicing may include modifications & non-original, used or new parts.
Price: 800 USD
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-02-19T04:05:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Sony
Type: DAT Recorder
Model: DTC-59ES
Features: DAT Recorder
Audio Outputs: Digital Optical TOSLINK, Stereo L/R RCA
