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Technics RS-1700 Reel Tape Recorder

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This Technics RS-1700 well-built deck is well-known in the audio sound world for its excellent sound quality and reliability, and the tape...

This Technics RS-1700 well-built deck is well-known in the audio sound world for its excellent sound quality and reliability, and the tape recorder is a precisely engineered audio sound piece of HIFI equipment that makes a great addition to any vintage audio system. 

Technics RS-1700 By Alter Ego Appearance

Enrich For Life - Audio Precision Engineering: Alter Ego Appearance in response to “the rapidly decreasing availability of Technicians who perform this level of rebuild.” Alter Ego Appearance combines design with technical skills. The word custom would be an understatement as each machine is its new creation, none of the open reel tape decks will ever be identical.

The Technics RS-1700, which is the same precision "wonder" machine as the epochmaking RS-1500US, reveals the full potential of the "Isolated Loop" tape path by eliminating any loss of performance in the reverse direction. It really should be called the "two-way-forward" tape deck rather than just another auto-reverse deck. The incredible wow and flutter of 0,018% (15 ips) remains unchanged in both forward and reverse directions.

Technics RS-1700 4-Track 2-Channel Reel to Reel Tape Recorder (1978-1984) | Made In Japan

Features of the Technics RS-1700 tape recorder include automatic reverse operation, a 6-head system, a 2-tape tension-controlled DC brushless direct-drive motor, photo-electronic auto-stop sensing, tension roller switches and take-up reel table servo control system.

Technics RS-1700 Specifications:

Track system: auto reverse, 4-track, 2-channel, stereo system
Heads: 2 x erase/record, 2 x playback
Motor: 2 x reel, 1 x capstan
Reel size: up to 10.5-inch reel
Equalization: NAB
Tape speeds: 3 3⁄4  7 1⁄2  15 ips
Wow and flutter: 0.018% (15 ips)
Frequency response: 30Hz to 30kHz (15 ips)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 66dB
Total harmonic distortion: 0.8%
Input: 60mV (line), 0.25mV (mic)
Output: 0.775V (line)
Dimensions: 456 x 446 x 258mm
Weight: 25.7kg

Alter Ego Appearance brings tape deck restoration to the next level. Take a closer look at Alter Ego Appearance. They did impressive art for tape recorders in response to the rapidly decreasing availability of Technicians who perform bespoke custom design levels of rebuild open reel decks.

This Technics RS-1700 reel-to-reel tape recorder with metal letterings. All letterings are made from jeweller-grade stainless steel, polished to shine. Every single part of the tape decks is rebuilt; brand new front panels (from scratch), switches, head blocks, caps, motors, EVERYTHING is rebuilt and it is like NEW Reel Deck.

Alter Ego Appearance where vintage open reel tape recorder is restored to outshine its former glory - Only for the most meticulous of listeners who want the absolute best!

Complete rebuild from head to toe: 

- Brand new front, top and side panels
- Brand new switches
- Fully recapped
- Electronic boards refreshed and re-soldered
- Custom side panels with engraved screws
- Custom hubs
- Custom reels
- Brand new laser-printed VU meters
- Heads relapped
- Handmade bespoke creation 

The Technics RS-1700 series machine is built to order according to your personal wishes. Each offered open reel deck complete rebuild inside & out - each machine will always be unique. Every part of the tape deck is rebuilt with top quality materials, brand new front and back panels (from scratch), switches, head blocks, caps, motors, EVERYTHING is new and improved functionality of the tape deck to another level to play master tape copy.

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Alter Ego Appearance brings tape deck restoration to the next level. Creating brand new front panels, jewellery grade metal lettering, powder coating, 3D printing, coding for custom modifications and much more. Each custom restoration is completed with your input.

International clients are welcome. All products come with FULL WARRANTY. For more information visit the Alter Ego Appearance website www.alteregoappearance.com - the place where vintage reel-to-reel tape recorders are restored to outshine its former glory with new functionality. 

Technics RS-1700 Rebuild By Alter Ego Appearance With Love To Analog.

ITEM DELIVERY: Delivery times vary widely based on destination.

Terms of Sale: In principle, we can't accept returning and refunding but, we can accept only for defective products.

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  • We want you to feel happy with your purchase, so if for any reason you are not, you may send your item(s) back to us within 14 days for a full refund or exchange free of charge.


    Item Returns: We want you to feel happy with your purchase, so if for any reason you are not, you may send your item(s) back to us within 14 days for a full refund or exchange free of charge.


    Please note, postage costs are non-refundable except in the following circumstances:

    * the item you receive is different to that ordered.

    * OR the item you receive is damaged or faulty.

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