There are many reasons for owning the new Sansui SC-3300.
Metal is just one.
Metal particle tape could be the most exciting thing that's happened to tape recording in years.
But to get the full benefits of metal, you need a special cassette deck--like the new Sansui metal-compatible SC-3300.
The great thing about the SC-3300, though, is that even if you're not sure about metal or are wary of the software expense, this deck still makes a great deal of sense. Here's why:
SOUND QUALITY IS SUPERB.
The SC-3300 is designed to get the most out of any tape, including the newest pure metal formulations. We're using a special alloy record/play head that's particularly immune to saturation from the high bias currents needed for metal recording; and it’s much more wear-resistant than even the strongest conventional heads.
The erase head, too, is special--a double-gap ferrite design that produces a 70dB erasure factor for beautiful low-noise recordings. Our new Roller Back holdback tension mechanism further improves sound quality by suppressing frequency-modulated distortion and reducing wow and flutter to a mere 0.04%.
OPERATION IS EFFORTLESS.
The feather-touch controls of the SC-3300 are monitored by an LSIC logic chip tied to high precision solenoids. So you get the freedom you need to concentrate on the music you're making or taping. It's so foolproof that no matter how fast you push the buttons, the tape will never jam or stretch.
The unusually versatile tape selector system provides separate switches for bias and equalization, with numerical indications of the optimum levels for normal, chrome and metal tapes.
And our 16-segment/channel LED peak-level indicators make it easy to set just the right levels for maximum signal and minimum noise. They're calibrated in dB and indicate red if a signal is too strong.
ALL THE EXTRAS, TOO.
For added convenience: you can connect the SC-3300 to a timer, and the logic circuits will start recording or playing any time you want. Sansui's exclusive Tape Lead-In feature automatically skips over the unusable leader and be ginning portion of each tape.
And of course there's Dolby noose reduction, memory re wind, variable output and a computer-assisted pause control.
The brushed aluminum face and simulated rosewood cabinet of the SC-3300 perfectly complement our new Double-Digital receivers. We also have a complete line of matte-black finish metal-compatible models that come equipped with rack-mounting handles.
So, whether you're a strong believer in metal or just looking for a new cassette deck, visit your authorized Sansui dealer to see the best.
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SANSUI ELECTRONICS CORP.
Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071, Gardena, Ca. 90247
(Source: Audio magazine, Sept. 1979)
Also see:
Sansui AU-719 integrated amplifier (Mar. 1980)
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