Seller's Note

Fully serviced and working well. A new replacement main belt has been fitted, the head and pinch roller cleaned, and the speaker replaced with an equivalent unit. Playback, recording, fast-forward, rewind, counter, and pause were all tested and confirmed working. Very clean for its age with minimal external marks. The original Sony case is included.

Condition

Pre-owned. Small scratches and light dirt from age, but the exterior is relatively clean.

Belt replaced; runs well. Playback, recording, fast-forward, rewind, counter, and pause all tested and working.

Reverse playback function confirmed working.

Head and pinch roller cleaned. Main belt replaced with a new substitute part. Speaker replaced with an equivalent unit.

Counter works correctly.

Serial No: 100082

Minor details may have been overlooked; please also refer to the photos.

Brand

Sony, founded in Japan in 1946, is one of the world's leading electronics makers and a pioneer of personal audio with the Walkman. The TCM-1000A belongs to Sony's Cassette-Corder line.

Main Specifications

Model: TCM-1000A (Cassette-Corder / portable cassette recorder)

Recording system: 2-track, 1-channel monaural

Auto (instant) reverse playback

Frequency response: 100–8,000 Hz

Tape speed: 4.8 cm/s (1 7/8 ips), ±2% pitch adjustable in playback

Speaker: approx. 4.5 cm dia.

Power output: 320 mW

Microphone input (plug-in-power minijack)

Power: 2 x 1.5V AA (R6) dry batteries

Dimensions: approx. 161.5 x 31.5 x 109.7 mm (W x H x D) / 6.4 x 1.2 x 4.3 in

Weight: approx. 400 g (14 oz) incl. batteries

Released c. 1986 / Made in Japan

Before You Buy

This is a Japanese-market model. If used with an AC adaptor, it is designed for Japan's 100V supply.

Accessories are only what is shown in the photos (original case). Batteries and cassette tape are not included.