Tascam 112 Audiophile Cassette Deck

This Tascam 112 had no effort spared to bring it back to the original specifications. It operates within the extremely low 0.04% wow and flutter and sounds like on its first day. It is rare that I am getting excited listening to a cassette deck other than the top Nakamichis – but the 112B falls into that category. This is a very very good sounding deck.

The 112 has been built for the broadcasting industry. Top performance and reliability are essential for this type of environment. It is also a very rare combination of a deck with VU meters and having Dolby B + C, Digital Counter and HX Pro on board. Overall it got some really great aesthetics and won’t leave any serious tape listener disappointed!

The deck has received the below service:

• Cleaning of capstan flywheel and motor pulley
• Removal of belt residuce on logical control belt
• Replacement of all belts
• Lubrication of flywheel
• Lubrication of capstan
• Cleaning of capstan with chemical
• Cleaning of head
• Demagnetisation of head and capstan
• Treatment of original pinch roller
• Speed calibration
• Frequency check
• Full function test

Below is a test recording made with the 112 on a normal tape without Dolby and played back by it:

Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck

Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo

Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s

Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase

Motor: 1 x capstan, 1 x reel, 1 x ancilliary

Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal

Noise Reduction: B, C

Headroom Extension: HX Pro

Frequency Response: 25Hz to 19kHz  (Metal tape)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 78dB  (dolby C)

Wow and Flutter: 0.04%

Input: 300mV (line)

Output: 1.23V (line)

Dimensions: 482 x 133 x 297mm

Weight: 6.1kg