Technics RS-B33W Double Cassette Deck Serviced & New Belts

The Technics RS-B33W is a classic Japanese double cassette deck from the mid-1980s, offering a particularly interesting combination of Dolby B, Dolby C and dbx noise reduction.

The RS-B33W is a substantial vintage Technics cassette deck, with two cassette mechanisms, support for Normal, CrO and Metal tapes, and a frequency response extending to approximately 18 kHz with suitable tape. The RS-B33W has attracted continued interest from vintage cassette enthusiasts, particularly because of its Dolby B/C and dbx combination.

With this example having been serviced and fitted with new belts, it represents an interesting opportunity for a collector or cassette enthusiast looking for a distinctive Technics deck from the classic Japanese Hi-Fi era.

• Both cassette mechanisms tested

• Playback tested

• Recording tested

• Fast-forward and rewind tested

• Tape transport functions tested

• VU/level meters tested

• Line input and output tested

The unit is in used vintage condition. Please study all photographs carefully as they show the actual item being offered for sale. As with any vintage audio equipment, marks and signs of age are present.

Features

• Two cassette mechanisms

• 4-track, 2-channel stereo

• Normal, CrO and Metal tape compatibility

• Dolby B noise reduction

• Dolby C noise reduction

• dbx noise reduction

• 4 DC motors

• 2 × 2 tape heads

• 0.07% WRMS wow & flutter

• Classic Japanese Technics construction

• Suitable for cassette playback and recording

Technical Specifications

• Track system: 4-track, 2-channel stereo

• Tape speed: 4.8 cm/s (1 ips)

• Tape types: Normal / CrO / Metal

• Noise reduction: Dolby B, Dolby C and dbx

• Frequency response:

  • Normal: 20 Hz 17 kHz

  • CrO: 20 Hz 18 kHz

  • Metal: 20 Hz 18 kHz

• Wow & flutter: 0.07% WRMS

• Signal-to-noise ratio: 67 dB with Dolby B; up to 92 dB with dbx

• Line input: 60 mV / 47 k

• Line output: 400 mV / 1.5 k

• Motors: 4 × DC

• Heads: 2 × 2

• Dimensions: approximately 430 × 109 × 232 mm

• Weight: approximately 4.3 kg