Sony TC-WE305 Dual Cassette Deck

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The Sony TC-WE305 is a dual-well stereo cassette deck released in the mid-1990s (around 1996). It was designed as a reliable, entry-level deck for users who wanted a straightforward way to play tapes or duplicate them with high-speed dubbing.

1. Audio & Recording Specs

• Type: Double compact cassette deck (Dual Well).

• Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x playback, 1 x erase.

• Tape Type: Compatible with Type I (Normal), Type II (CrO2), and Type IV (Metal).

• Noise Reduction: Includes Dolby B NR to reduce tape hiss during playback and recording.

• MPX Filter: Integrated to prevent 19kHz pilot signals from interfering with Dolby NR when recording from FM radio.

• Frequency Response: $30$ Hz to $15$ kHz (using Type II tape).

2. Mechanical Features

• Auto Reverse: Available on Deck A for continuous playback without manually flipping the tape.

• High-Speed Dubbing: Allows you to copy a tape from Deck A to Deck B at twice the normal speed.

• Relay Play: Automatically starts playback on the second deck once the first deck finishes, extending your listening time.

• Automatic Music Search (AMS): Can detect the gaps between songs to skip forward or backward to the next track.

• Peak Level Meters: Features LED meters on the front panel to help you set accurate recording levels.

3. Connectivity & Physical Build

• Outputs/Inputs: Standard Stereo RCA (L/R) Line In and Line Out.

• Dimensions: $16.9 \times 4.7 \times 11$ inches ($430 \times 120 \times 280$ mm).

• Weight: Approximately $7.5$ lbs ($3.4$ kg).

• Design: Classic black finish designed to match Sony's standard component stack of the era.