Sony TC-880-2 the 1975, 80 lb Legend - Monster Reel to Reel Recorder - KING SONY

This is my favorite open reel deck out of my collection. It was just put back into service after a long nap and still needs a good polishing--I was just so impressed again by its sound even after sitting up so long. The song playing is Tony Monaco's "S'Bout Time" (very appropriate for the moment). Please forgive my lousy camera work. The unit features 2 and 4 track playback, 2 track record, 15/7.5ips speed, Dual Capstan-Closed Loop, Phase Compensator circuit, no ICs good old FETs, SYNCHRO TRAK, Sony's Peak program meters and 9 position EQ/Bias settings (can accept FECR tape). Hooked through a Nakamichi NR-200 Dolby processor but no Noise Reduction in use on this tape. #110 of 544 made???

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• tc-755

[Vinylrecordsneverdie]

That's a very nice deck! I never thought that type of VU existed during 1975.

[ppeterso22]

@Vinylrecordsneverdie : Consider it as not existing in 1975--it used some crazy innovative projecting system to make it happen and Sony didnt make that many. Apparently Audio Mag said the machine was listing around $2900 then, but in some markets i've heard it was closer to $5000 near the end of the retail run

[newjerseybt]

Most people do not know that Sony reel to reel specs are outstanding. I had a TC-756 with 7 and 15 ips. The specs were as good or better than the Revox A-700 which I was thinking of buying at the time. Great S/N ratio, wow & flutter, distortion specs.

[ppeterso22]

@newjerseybt Ever heard that Studer A807?! Whoa--unbelievable too! Revox/Studer seem to attack W/F with superior motor design and Sony goes for the Closed Loop Dual Capstan. Both measure very very very low on the Nak analyzer that I had--very low! The best decks i've heard in person were Sony TC-880-2, Revox A-700, Studer A807, Tandberg TD-20A, Akai Pro 1000, Philips N4520, and a hot-rodded Teac X-2000Rbl

[newjerseybt]

@ppeterso22 I can't recall even reading about the A807. I used to read Stereo Review at the time and I am surprised I missed that one. If I remember correctly, the Sony TC-880-2 was nearly impossible to get your hands on in 1975-6. The reason was the new TC-756 series just came out. I was disappointed it did not have 3 3/4, 7 1/2, and 15ips and one other feature, simul sync but the specs sold me.

[ppeterso22]

@newjerseybt I think the Studer A807 Didn't come out until 1999???--it's one of the last of the 1/4 track decks, like the Tascam BR-20, Otari MX-5050BIII; Yeah, Sony should have put the lower speed on there...the Philips n4520, Technics RS-1500US, and the Revox A700, C270, and Studer A807 all have 3 speeds.

[ionutvranceanu]

nice collection!i love it!

[static1994]

beautifully amazing!

[roetsj]

Great sounding Sony!,thanks.

[AKTV5]

Anybody remember the TC-854-4S. It was earlier than this deck with four conventional VU meters...15ips, 4 track record and playback, closed loop dual capstan. I had two of them I used with DBX noise reduction...amazing!

[mikeismad61]

I remember playing with one of these (or similar UK spec) machine at a Sony trade show – Great Barr Post House Hotel – and loving the way it operated with those backlit control buttons and the green and red LCD style VU’s – of course this was many years before LCD’s ! Stunning construction and a joy to use. The hotel is still there but sadly your about 33 years too late if you fancy popping in for a play.

ANYONE recall the Pioneer Express Trade Show (1970’s) ? If so please contact me !

[whotaughtyou]

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[vangelisideras]

poderosas máquinas, una maravilla!