Technics RS-B18 Cassette Deck (serviced)

The Technics RS-B18 come with 3 noise reduction systems: Dolby B, C and DBX. The DBX system increases the dynamic range of a cassette tape to 110dB. A CD just has a dynamic range of 90dB! Even with the RS-B18 being on the lower range of Technics product spectrum in 1984, it does perform quite well and is well built.

This deck has received the following service:

• Cleaning of heads
• Cleaning of capstan with chemical
• Cleaning and treatment of pinch roller
• Lubrication of capstan
• Demagnetisation of head and capstan
• Speed Calibration
• Full function test

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, C, DBX

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

Signal to Noise Ratio: 92dB (DBX)

Wow and Flutter: 0.07%

Input: 70mV (line), 0.25mV (mic)

Output: 0.4V (line)

Dimensions: 430 x 108 x 220mm

Weight: 3.2kg

Finish: black, silver

Year: 1984