Condition Disclosure:This unit is described as working. Important completeness note: the remote control is not original. A universal remote control is included, and it operates both decks.
Technical Info:Model: Sony TC-WR890
Device type: Cassette Deck
Power / Voltage: 220V
Dolby B/C with HX-Pro
Auto reverse on both decks
Supports Type I / II / IV tapes
Power consumption: 29 W
Included accessory: universal remote control (non-original)
This unit has confirmed maintenance before listing. According to the source, the mechanism received preventive service with replacement of capstan belts and programer belts in both cassette wells. Pinch rollers were not replaced.
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Time That Still Sounds AliveClose your eyes and return to the golden age of real tape audio. Sony TC-WR890 represents that practical and emotional side of vintage hi-fi: dual cassette transports, real buttons and displays, recording flexibility, and the unmistakable experience of operating a full-size deck from the analog era.
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If you are reading this, you probably understandYou are not looking for a disposable modern gadget. You are looking for a vintage audio component with character and presence. This Sony deck is the kind of unit that brings back the ritual of tape playback, recording, dubbing, and system building in a way modern gear rarely does.
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What you get beyond the soundThe confirmed feature set is strong and useful: Dolby B/C and HX-Pro, auto reverse on both decks, automatic tape type detection, BIAS calibration, AMS search, blank skip, memory functions, sequential recording/playback, synchronized dubbing, and simultaneous recording to both decks from the same source.
Deck A also offers fine tape speed adjustment during playback and normal-speed dubbing. Both transports work independently, allowing one deck to play while the other records, or enabling selective dubbing between decks. The fluorescent level display and dual digital counters add the classic visual appeal many cassette enthusiasts still appreciate today.
This is more than a used vintage device. It is a full-size hi-fi cassette deck with confirmed maintenance history and clearly disclosed accessories, presented honestly so the buyer understands what is included and what is not original.
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Collector’s / Model NoteSony TC-WR890 is a dual cassette deck from the early 1990s hi-fi period. Models in this class were designed for home tape users who wanted flexible recording, dubbing, and playback features in one component, with independent deck operation adding extra practicality.
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Dimensions & Weight:Size: 430 × 135 × 355 mm
Size in cm: 43 × 13.5 × 35.5 cm
Size in inches: approx. 16.9 × 5.3 × 14.0 in
Weight: 6.5 kg
Weight in pounds: approx. 14.3 lbs
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Technical Information:Model: Sony TC-WR890
Year of release: approximately 1992
Power: 220V
Professional Maintenance:This unit has received professional maintenance before listing: mechanical preventive service, capstan belts replaced in both decks, and programer belts replaced in both decks. This is especially important for vintage audio equipment, because proper service is becoming more difficult due to age, parts availability, and the limited number of qualified specialists.
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Demo tapes, reels, records, or accessories shown for demonstration purposes are not included unless clearly stated.
Please check your local voltage requirements; adapter is not included.
👉 Warranty and Service
Includes a 30-day Global ORT warranty for functionality.
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