Technical Details
Brand: Teac
Model:X-10M
Category:Super High Fidelity
Application:Semi-Pro
Electronics:Solid State
Equalization:NAB , IEC
Country of Manufacture:Japan
Release dates:1979 - 1982
Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB
Speeds: 7 1/2, 15
Max Reel Size("): 10.5"
Number of heads: 3
Dimension: 452 x 432 x 262 mm
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stacked/Inline
# Motors: 3
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 100v Japan, 110-120v, 220-240v
Outputs: RCA, 1/4" Headphone
Frequency Response:30Hz-30kHz at 15ips - 30Hz-28 kHz at 7.5 ips
Wow and Flutter:0.02% 15 ips / s - 0.04% 7.5 ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:63
Sound quality rating:8 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 8/ 10
Weight: 20kg
Additional Details
Description
As the X-10M was a consumer deck (not a Tascam) and not top-of-the-line (X-2000M) Combine that with the fact that quarter track was easily selling 80+% against half track at the time and we have a real rarity here. The other thing that makes it rare is the styling of it.
Example top-of-the-line in this series was X-2000 and at the same time Teac was marketing the X-20, a very similar machine internally with a different external appearance.
Try finding an X-20 these days and you will realize that over 9/10 sales went to the 2000 side. X-10’s and X-20s although interesting in their stylish way, appearance wise, were not great sellers. Very few produced and sold. Likely less than the other rarities of this Teac lineup, the X-20R & X-1000M (Japan). A closed loop dual capstan system with three 1/2 Track heads delivered a very respectable 30Hz-30kHz at 15ips. A 5mm thick front panel holds a heavy-weight motor and flywheel securely. NAB-BTS (IEC) equalization.
Another rarity that it seems was only available in Japan was the X-1000M
If you own an X series Teac you may want to read the Service Considerations detail on capstan motor issues.
Additional Info
Track System Half-track Stereo
Heads Three: 1x Erase, 1x Record and 1x Playback
Motors (3) Capstan motor – FG DC servo – Reel motors – 2 x DC Slotless
Frequency Response (3dB)
30Hz-30kHz at 15ips – 40Hz – 22kHz at 7½ips
Wow & Flutter 0.05% at 7½ ips
S/N ratio – 7½ ips @ 50dB – LH, 52dB
Pitch control – (Recording and playback +-5%)
Channel separation 50dB min at 1kHz
Adjacent track crosstalk 40dB min at 125Hz
Harmonic Distortion at 1kHz and at 7½ ips, 0.8% or less
Bias Frequency 100kHz
Rewind Speed 80 seconds or less for 550m (1800ft)
Options
Acrylic cover TZ-550
Wood case CS-100