Nakamichi RX-505 Cassette Deck Auto Reverse

This listing is for a nice Nakamichi RX-505 UDAR Cassette Deck. Just serviced in our service department, cleaned and replaced a loading belt, tested for correct operation. A few scratches on top in the back. pictured
Serial number A804-04757.

RX-Series (1982-1993)

Called "UDAR" for UniDirectional Auto Reverse. Used on the Nakamichi RX series of decks. With the advent of auto-reverse (playing the tape in both directions), Nakamichi had long recognized that the angle of the tape passing over the playback head was not optimized if the tape was simply turned in the opposite direction and its first approach was to track the azimuth on the tape itself by moving the head - a very complex affair which led to the design of the Dragon with its NAAC, subsequently Nakamichi never revisited this approach and set its engineers in search of a more elegant solution. Nakamichi soon developed its UDAR mechanism which mimicked the way people had manually turned over tapes in the past - thus was born a mechanical system that would eject the tape, spin it around and reload it into the deck. It was available on all Nakamichi RX series of tape decks, i.e., the RX-202, RX-303 and RX-505. The 'top of the range' RX-505 was an updated Nakamichi masterpiece that was made AFTER the ubiquitous Dragon. Indeed, its operation was a lesson in engineering simplicity, easy to set up, easy to calibrate, and easy to use, with only one rewind and forward operation in an utterly unique unidirectional auto-reverse deck. It also had an updated and simpler drive system that was more direct loading, had updated and quieter electronics, and its revised capstan is essentially what Nakamichi used for their 1988 Nakamichi 1000 DAT recorder

A cassette tape contains a "pressure pad" of some type, usually made of felt. This pad is inside the cassette tape shell (located just behind the tape opening) and opposes the magnetic head of the cassette deck, providing pressure against the head(s) when the tape is being played. Nakamichi found that this pad provided uneven and fairly inaccurate pressure and was therefore inadequate for reliable tape/head contact. Furthermore, Nakamichi found that the pressure pad was a source of audible noise, particularly scrape flutter (the tape bouncing across the head, a result of uneven pressure), and also contributed to premature head wear. Nakamichi's dual-capstan tape decks provide such accurate and precise tape tension that, unlike other decks, the cassette's pressure pad is not needed at all. To remedy this problem, the vast majority of Nakamichi dual-capstan decks contain a "cage" around the record/playback heads that lifts the pressure pad out of the way so that the deck itself—specifically, the dual capstan mechanism—is able to maintain much more consistent tape tension and tape/head contact during playback. This lifting system is unique to Nakamichi

 Unidirectional Auto Reverse Cassette Deck
 Head(s): '3'
 Head type(s): 'P-8L, R-8L, E-0K'
 Noise reduction: 'B, C'
 Meters: 'Led9 segments'
 Tape: 'EX, SX, ZX'
 Counter: 'Digital'
 Motors: '4'
 Belt drive
 Double capstan
 Pressure pad lifter
 Capstan motor: 'Pll servo'
 Output level adjust
 Bias fine tune
 Autoreverse: 'Unidirectional'
 Headphones
 Master fader
 Filter(s): 'Mpx/subsonic'
 Record mute
 Remote control: 'RM-15'
 Color: 'Black'

http://www.vintagecassette.com/Nakamichi/RX-505

for more info…

Guaranteed to arrive intact, be as described and work correctly. Includes a full 30 day warranty.

The RX-505 was $1550.00 new. Offered for $499.00, pls add 2% if using Paypal or credit cards. Bank wire and Paypal only outside the US. Always carefully packed and promptly shipped.

We can be reached at (352) 378-0192 ext 307 or ask for Rob

We can be reached at (352) 378-0192 ext 307 or ask for Rob

_________________________________________________________

Revised shipping policy as of September 20, 2005.

Due to items lost or damaged in shipping, any item over $50.00 in cost will require delivery confirmation and insurance for the sale amount. It is unfortunate that this is necessary but experience has proven it is well worth the small extra cost. We apologize for this, but it is for the good of all involved.

Our reputation is very important to us. If you would like to check our eBay feedback rating you will find over 1800 satisfactory transactions with no negative results. We still maintain a 100% positive feedback rating. soundideasflorida is our user name.

TERMS: All listings are plus shipping unless noted. 6.00% sales tax added to all In-Florida destinations. This unit is guaranteed to be in "as described" working condition (unless otherwise noted) upon arrival and has a 30 day limited warranty, baring any abuse. 15% restocking fee on all returns unless defective or "not as described"

PAYMENT or payment notification expected within 48 hrs of invoicing. We accept PayPal, credit cards, money orders, international money orders, cash if local p/u. Money orders, international money orders, etc, must clear before shipment. Paypal payment to "[email protected]" is our favored payment method.

SHIPPING: We ship internationally on smaller items . Domestic packages are shipped via Fed Ex. Small items (such as vacuum tubes) or international packages shipped via USPS. All shipping quotes will include insurance and delivery confirmation. Shipping charges reflect actual cost of shipping, plus a nominal fee for packaging materials. Items are very carefully packaged for shipment. Items ship from 32609 in Florida.

INSURANCE: International shipments to countries that do not allow insurance, buyer assumes FULL RESPONSIBILITY for the safe shipment of their packages. Sound Ideas cannot provide refunds or compensation for packages shipped without shipping insurance. All shipping quotes for packages shipped includes insurance.

RETURNS: Any item may be returned within 15 days for a full refund of the purchase price, not including shipping, unless otherwise stated in the ad. It must arrive back at our store in Florida in the same condition as sent. International purchases need to be returned with incoming custom's duty prepaid, if any. Any postage or import duty that is due upon arrival will be deducted from the refund. 15% restocking fee on all returns unless defective or "not as described."

CONTACT: We stock over 50,000 vacuum tubes. Contact us if you have any special vacuum tube needs.
Sound Ideas,
3215 NW 13th Street,
Gainesville, FL 32609.
352-378-0192(9 am-6pm Monday-Friday,10 am-5pm Saturday, EST)
Since 1977.We carry over 50 new brands of electronics, please stop by the store when you are in Florida.

Rob - Internet Sales Manager
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
Please feel free to e-mail me: "[email protected]"
Sound Ideas - Gainesville, Florida
Tel: 352-378-0192
Fax: 352-371-1791

Thank-you for your time and interest!