Rank Arena RA80C Cassette Deck

The RA80C comes with a nice aluminium fascia and two LED vu meters. We got Dolby B noise reduction on board as well as a memory function. Overall a well built deck that surprised how good it sounds.

To get this RA80C performorning within orignal spec, the below service was carried out:

• Cleaning of capstan and motor pulley from old belt residue
• Replacement of Capstan Belt
• Replacement of RWD/FFWD Belt
• Speed Calibration
• Cleaning and Demagnetisation of heads and capstan
• Treatment of pinch roller
• Full function test

Below is a test recording made with the RA80C and played back by it:

Specifications

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 DC

Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal

Noise Reduction: B

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 18kHz  (Metal tape)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 80dB  (dolby C)

Wow and Flutter: 0.085%

Input: 60mV (line), 0.3mV (mic)

Dimensions: 435 x 112 x 37mm

Weight: 4.5kg