The legendary Tandberg 3014 A. Some say digital media buried Nakamichi, some say it was the Tandberg. Regardless, the 3014 is often called the best cassette deck, period. Introduced in 1985, with an msrp of nearly 5k, few were sold, and even fewer remain. This original-owner deck, complete with original manuals, may be the finest 3014 you will find.
- Production
- 1985-94
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- 03672
- Orig. MSRP
- $4490
- Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
- Specs
Type 3-head, single compact cassette deck
Track System 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed 4.76 cm/s
Heads 1 x playback, 1 x record, 1 x erase
Noise Reduction B, C
Frequency Response 18Hz to 23kHz (Metal tape)
Signal to Noise Ratio 74dB (dolby C)
Wow and Flutter 0.06%
Total Harmonic Distortion 2%
Input 100mV (line)
Output 0.7V (line)
Dimensions 17.25"W x 6.6"H x 14"D
Weight 22 lbs.
- Documentation
Tandberg 3014 A Owner's Manual
- The History of Tandberg
- In 1933, Tandbergs Radiofabrikk (Tandberg's Radio Factory) was founded by Vebjørn Tandberg in Oslo, Norway. The company's first radio was named "Tommeliten" (Tom Thumb), and used only earphones. This was followed by the "Corona" with a loudspeaker. ...
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- Liner Notes
The Tandberg TCD 3014 cassette deck is one of a small group of "no compromise" home recorders that can seriously be considered the best that money can buy. In addition to its three heads, dual-capstan transport, and both Dolby-B and Dolby-C noise reduction, the TCD 3014 provides facilities for fine tuning bias, sensitivity, and azimuth that tape aficionados will appreciate. At the same time, however, the deck is designed for ease of operation by those who simply want top-quality sound without fuss.
- Stock No.
- 7739965538525
The legendary Tandberg 3014 A. Some say digital media buried Nakamichi, some say it was the Tandberg. Regardless, the 3014 is often called the best cassette deck, period. Introduced in 1985, with an msrp of nearly 5k, few were sold, and even fewer remain. This original-owner deck, complete with original manuals, may be the finest 3014 you will find.
