JVC TD-W354 High End Double Cassette Deck

The TD-W354 is probably the best sounding double cassette deck I have ever listened to. Similar to the absolute to spec SONY TC-WA9ES double cassette deck, the transports in this JVC have 3 motors. The capstans are sitting in heavy metal flywheels, again very similar to the SONY and the performance is absolutely outstanding. On top of Dolby B, C, HX-Pro, Auto Revers and a digital counter, it also comes with a tape celibration computer. At the press of the button it records test tones on your tape, measures them and adjust Bias settings accordignly for crisp recordings.

The following service has been done on this deck:

• Replacement of all 4 pinch rollers
• Replacement of belts
• Cleaning of heads and capstan
• Demagnetistion of heads and capstan
• Speed Calibration
• Full function test

Below is a test recording made with the JVC TD-W354 and played back by it:

Specifications

Type: auto reverse, double compact cassette deck

Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo

Tape Speed: 4.8, 9.5 cm/s

Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x playback, 1 x erase

Motor: 1 x reel, 1 x capstan, 1 x mechanism

Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal

Noise Reduction: B, C

Headroom Extension: HX Pro

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 17kHz  (Metal tape)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 73dB  (dolby C)

Wow and Flutter: 0.08%

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.8%

Input: 80mV (line), 0.4mV (mic)

Output: 0.3V (line)

Dimensions: 435 x 139 x 331mm

Weight: 5kg

Finish: black

Accessories: remote cable

Year: 1997