Technical Details
Brand: Sony
Model:TC-105
Category:Vintage
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Solid State
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:Japan
Release dates:1967 - 1970
Original Price: $129.50
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB
Speeds: 1 7/8, 3 3/4, 7 1/2
Max Reel Size("): 7"
Number of heads: 2
Dimension: 16" x 6½" x 10¾" (406.5 x 165 x 273 mm)
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Mono - Full Track
# Motors: 1
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Outputs: RCA
Frequency Response:7½ ips: 40Hz - 18kHz (3 dB)
Wow and Flutter:0.12% at 7½ ips, 0.15% at 3¾ ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:better than 48dB
Sound quality rating:5 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 6/ 10
Weight: 16.75 lbs (7.5 kg)
Additional Details
Description
Sony’s 1967 top of the range quarter-track mono tape recorder, the TC-105, featured three speeds (3¾, 7½ & 15 ips) and a maximum reel size of 7″.
The TC-105 recorder boasted several automatic functions:
‘Sony-O-matic’ automatic record level control (with a defeat switch for manual recording), an automatic tape lifter and something called a ‘Retractamatic’ pinch roller as well as having instant threading and simplified controls.
Sony’s sales pitch in a 1968 catalogue claimed it ideal for “..students, teachers. businessmen, housewives and hobbyists..”
The TC-105 had the same features and specifications as the half-track mono 104A although it was an older styling, similar in appearance to the 1964 TC-200. Other features were a VU meter, tone control, instant pause control, a solid state 10-watt power amplifier with internal speaker and a three-digit tape counter.
Additional Info
Frequency response (all 3 dB)
7½ ips: 40Hz – 18kHz
3¾ ips: 40Hz – 13kHz
17/8 ips: 40Hz – 6kHz
Audio output power: 10 watts peak / Fast rewind: 2 minutes for 1200ft tape / Outputs: / Speaker(s): single internal / Dimensions: 16″ x 6½” x 10¾” (406.5 x 165 x 273 mm) / Weight: 16.75 lbs (7.5 kg) / quarter-track mono