Technical Details
Brand: Teac
Model:A-5500
Category:Mid High Fidelity
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Solid State
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:Japan
Release dates:1973 - 1978
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB
Speeds: 3 3/4, 7 1/2
Max Reel Size("): 7"
Number of heads: 4
Dimension: 21¼ x 17½ x 8¾ " (540 x 444.5 x 222mm)
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
# Motors: 3
Auto Reverse?:Yes
Voltage(s): 110-120v, 220-240v
Outputs: RCA, DIN
Frequency Response: 7½ ips: 30Hz - 28kHz 3¾ ips: 30Hz - 20kHz ( 3dB)
Wow and Flutter:.06% at 7½ ips and .09% at 3¾ ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:65dB with Dolby process, 60dB without
Sound quality rating:6 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 7/ 10
Noise Reduction: Dolby B
Weight: 44 lbs (20kg)
Additional Details
Description
This was a pretty sophisticated machine by 1973 standards and was produced at a time when TEAC was just beginning to release their professional range of tape decks under the TASCAM banner.
The A 5500 offered Dolby noise reduction, three motors (a direct drive capstan and two DC reel motors) and auto-reverse with all transport functions being servo-controlled. Four heads were utilized: erase, record, playback and reverse playback.
Wow and flutter were a very low 0.06% at 7½ ips and 0.09% at 3¾ ips with a 30Hz – 28KHz response at the higher speed. The Dolby system could be calibrated for both channels and a 400Hz calibration tone was supplied via a switch on the rear panel for this purpose.
Additional Info
Crosstalk: 60dB at 1,000Hz / Stereo separation: 50dB at 1,000Hz / Rewind speed: 150 seconds for 1,800ft / Inputs: line: 0.1V 100K or more microphone: 0.25mV / -72dB (600-10K ohms) / Outputs: line: 0.3V 10K or more headphones: 8 ohms