Sony TC-558
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Vintage Sony TC-558 Reel to Reel tape recorder still producing amazing sound; this recorder was meticulously cared for and is part of the personal collection of an avid Indy Audio Club member. I am assisting his widow with selling his prized collection. Thank you for reading this ad. Bill (317)750-1627
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Description
Sony’s highest price 7″reel machine for 1974, the TC-558 featured three motors, six ferrite heads and auto reverse (for both record and playback modes). A ‘Symphase’ recording’ feature allowed taping 4-channel from any SQ
or FM matrix source. The recorder had two tape speeds, 7½ and 3¾ ips with a frequency response of 30 – 25kHz at the higher speed (±3dB) and signal to noise ratio of 53dB with standard tape, 56dB with SLH-280 tape.
Price when new (according to Stereo Review’s Stereo Directory & Buying Guide of 1975) was US$769.95.
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Year 1974
Price when new (in the USA) $769.95 (Stereo Review’s Stereo Directory & Buying Guide, 1975)
Track system Quarter track stereo
Heads Six: erase, record and playback for each direction (all Ferrite)
Motors Three
Maximum reel size 7″
Tape speeds 7½ and 3¾ ips
Frequency response at 7½ ips ( 3dB)
SLH 180 tape: 30Hz – 25kHz
Standard tape: 30Hz – 20kHz
Wow & flutter 7½ ips: 0.12%; 3¾ ips: 0.15%
Signal to noise ratio 53 dB (standard tape) 55 dB (SLH tape)
Bias frequency 120kHz
Rewind speed 150 seconds for 1200 ft
Inputs 2 microphone, 2 line (sensitivity 0.06V)
Outputs 2 line: impedance 100 K ; headphones: 8 ohms
Dimensions 17½ x 13 x 6½ ” (400 x 394 x 197 mm)