Welcome to 'The Analog Vault,' where vintage technology meets timeless sound. Here, each radio, amplifier, and tape recorder has been selected for its iconic design and potential to be revived. For those seeking not just an object, but a piece of sonic history.
A Space Age Classic — Sony TC-92 (1972)
This is a gorgeous example of the Sony TC-92 portable cassette recorder, originally released in 1972. With its sleek brushed aluminum front panel and perimeter, and its iconic "Solid State" industrial design, it serves as both a stunning mid-century desktop display piece and a fully functional deck for playing your favorite tapes with genuine '70s warmth.
Its hybrid design — with strap attachments for shoulder carrying (like a camera) and tabletop-style controls for precision — suggests it was intended for professional use, particularly by journalists and field reporters of the era.
Also included is a Sony F-25 Cardioid microphone from the early 1970s, Made in Japan — new old stock (NOS), never used.
The unit is in excellent cosmetic condition with minimal signs of age, and has been tested to ensure it works perfectly.
KEY FEATURES
· Space Age Design — brushed aluminum front panel and perimeter
· Fully Functional — tested and working
· Tape Counter — 3-digit
· Analog VU-Meter — dual function: battery level and recording level
· Controls: Volume, Tone (Low/High), main switch (On / Mains / Off)
· Connectivity:DC IN 6V, Monitor, Line In, Telephone, Remote, Microphone
· Included Accessory: Sony F-25 Cardioid Microphone (Early 1970s, Made in Japan) NOS
· Portable — operates on batteries or external power
POWER & CONNECTIVITY
· The Sony TC-92 offers multiple power options:
· AC Mains (220V) — via the built-in power socket. Original power cable not included
· DC 6V — via the cylindrical DC IN jack on the upper side. Requires an external power supply with Center Negative ( - ) polarity. Transformer not included.
· Battery Operation — also runs on 4× 1.5V "C" batteries (not included)
The advantage: The DC input accepts any universal 6V adapter with selectable voltage. Whether you are in Europe (220V) or the USA (120V), a standard multi-voltage transformer with a 2.1mm or 2.5mm barrel plug will work perfectly. No proprietary power supply required.
SPECIFICATIONS
· Year of Manufacture: 1972
· Country of Origin: Japan (Sony Corp.)
· Dimensions: 24 × 17 × 7.5 cm (9.45 × 6.69 × 2.95 inches)
· Power Source: 220V AC (cable not included), 6V DC (transformer not included), or 4× 1.5V "C" batteries (not included)
· Condition: Excellent vintage cosmetic condition, fully functional
PERFECT FOR
· Collectors of 1970s Sony audio equipment
· Enthusiasts of Space Age industrial design
· Those seeking a functional, display-worthy vintage tape deck
SHIPPING
Express shipping with secure packaging.
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