TEAC YOU CAN'T TAKE ANY MACHINE AT FACE VALUE.
Every tape recorder is a machine by definition. Pretty faces, knobs and buttons are incidental to the recorder's fundamental responsibility. To move tape. And that is where a TEAC shines.
Twenty five years of specialization has taught us that balance is the critical factor in determining how accurately and for how long a tape recorder will move tape.
Balance means no part stands alone. It also means delicate physical relationships.
Good drive motors produce tremendous energies, magnified in fast modes. The slightest imbalance will cause vibration and audible deterioration.
Our hysteresis torque motors, one on each reel, maintain the delicate balance between start-up, back torque and running torque to prevent tape stretch and breaking. Precise tape-to-head contact is maintained to pre vent high frequency loss.
That's why a TEAC sounds better initially and maintains its sonic integrity after years of use.
The most important part of any drive system is the capstan assembly, where balance, again, is crucial. For accurate tape speed, the size and roundness of the capstan shaft are of utmost importance. So we use automated lathes to form each shaft. Then micro-grind each one to a tolerance of 0.2 micron (0.000008 inch).
Our hysteresis synchronous capstan motor is specifically designed for speed accuracy.
Deviations (wow & flutter) are kept to the absolute minimum. Our massive flywheel is dynamically-balanced and coupled to the drive mechanism with belts that are tested under the most severe temperature, humidity and atmospheric conditions to assure dimensional stability for years to come.
For fast action and positive feel, we use highly responsive micro-switch transport controls. They activate solenoids almost twice as powerful as those in other machines. You can even hear the distinctive sound of a TEAC mechanism in action.
Our erase, record and playback heads are secured to a stool mounting plate--itself a product of over 20 years of design refinement-then aligned in the three critical planes.
Finally, we mount everything to a 4-inch high density duralumin base plate. Physical relationships must remain constant. Especially in the tape world of micro-tolerances.
To us, it's a matter of craftsmanship. To you, a matter of decision.
That's why we invite you to look beyond mere face value. Pool away the cosmetics and you'll find the real measure of any tape recorder. Especially ours.
For more information, see your TEAC Audio Specialist dealer or write us at Dept. A0-9.
TEAC.1979 TEAC Corporation of America, 7733 Telegraph Road. Montebello, CA 90640. In Canada. TEAC is distributed by White Electronic Development Corporation ( 1966)
(Source: Audio magazine, Sept. 1979)
Also see: TEAC -- Open reel tape recorder technology (ad, Feb. 1979)
TEAC -- Open reel tape recorder (ad, Jan. 1979)
TEAC A-6600 open-reel tape deck (ad, Nov. 1978)
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