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Brand: Aiwa

The Aiwa AD-R500 is a vintage audio cassette deck released by Sony's Aiwa sub-brand in the late 1980s. It is considered a high-end model due to its advanced features for its time, such as:1. Dolby B noise reduction system: This feature ensures clear audio reproduction by minimizing audible tape hiss that plagues lower-quality decks.2. DBX noise reduction: DBX is a proprietary Sony noise reduction technology that reduces background noise, making it ideal for recording soft-sounding sources, such as cassettes played from radios, TVs, and even dialogue from video cassettes.3. Digital FM tuner: This built-in tuner allows you to listen to your favorite radio stations without needing an external tuner. It also comes with a frequency display and a 40-station memory scan feature.4. Advanced headbelt: The AD-R500's advanced headbelt design improves tape tracking accuracy, helping to ensure accurate playback and optimal recording quality.5. High-quality DC power supply: This feature provides stable power to the deck, contributing to better audio performance and improved reliability compared to AC-powered decks.6. Direct dubbing: Allows direct recording from the FM tuner to a cassette, eliminating the need for a double pass recording process.Overall, the Aiwa AD-R500 was a highly advanced audio cassette deck designed to provide exceptional audio performance and features for audiophiles in the late 1980s. Its enduring popularity among vintage audio enthusiasts reflects the continuing demand for high-quality audio equipment that still holds its own against modern equivalents.



  • Type: auto reverse, 2-head, single compact cassette deck
  • Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
  • Tape speed: 4.8 cm/s
  • Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
  • Motor:
  • Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal
  • Noise Reduction: B
  • Headroom Extension:
  • Wow and Flutter: 0.04%
  • Distortion:
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz to 18kHz  (Metal)
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB  (dolby B)
  • Analogue Inputs: 50mV (line), 0.3mV (mic)
  • Analogue Outputs: 0.41V (line)
  • Accessories: wired remote control
  • Dimensions: 450 x 120 x 287 mm
  • Weight: 6.1 kg
  • Year: 1981
  • Price:

Aiwa AD-R500

Aiwa AD-R500

Aiwa AD-R500

Aiwa AD-R500

Aiwa AD-R500

Aiwa AD-R500

Aiwa AD-R500

Aiwa AD-R500

Aiwa AD-R500



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