Technics RS-X990 Stereo Double Cassette Deck

Why Buy New is pleased to offer for sale this used Technics RS-X990 Stereo Double Cassette Deck.

It has been professionally repackaged to ensure safe delivery with mains cable included.

This has been tested and is in full working order. It is sold with a 3 month warranty.

The general cosmetic condition is good. There are some minor scratches on the unit. Please see images for further details.

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This Technics RS-X990 stereo double cassette deck, manufactured in Japan in 1989, was designed as a high-quality component within Technics' X7D and X9D MIDI hi-fi systems. It provided advanced tape editing capabilities for its era, fitting into the popular 360mm-wide form factor.

The deck offers the convenience of double auto-reverse, meaning both cassette wells can record and play in both directions without manual intervention. This facilitates continuous playback, with the option to loop through both sides of one deck before automatically switching to the other.

For tape copying, the RS-X990 supports both standard and high-speed dubbing from Deck B to Deck A. It also incorporates Dolby B and Dolby C noise reduction systems to minimise tape hiss, enhancing listening clarity. A music search function is included, which identifies song beginnings after a short gap, and an auto-fade feature allows for smooth transitions at the end of recordings.

- Double auto-reverse cassette decks (Deck A and Deck B)
- Simultaneous recording capability on both decks
- Continuous playback and looping modes
- Standard and high-speed tape dubbing (Deck B to Deck A)
- Dolby B and Dolby C noise reduction
- Music search function (3-second gap recognition)
- Auto-fade recording feature
- Supports Type I, CrO2, and Metal tapes
- 4-track, 2-channel stereo recording and playback
- Standard stereo RCA audio outputs