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Teac Z-7000 Master Cassette Deck Ultimate Advanced Elevated Serviced Stunning Performance & Condition

Welcome to our listing! We present to you a superb piece of vintage audio gear – the legendary Teac Z-7000 Master Cassette Deck. This machine isn’t just any vintage cassette deck; it is the ultimate in restored and upgraded analogue audio tech, bringing the past into the present with style and quality.

Firstly, let’s acknowledge the dedication to detail that has gone into this restoration. The original wood side panels, once showing their age, have now been tenderly oiled and restored to their former glory. The texture, the colours, the feel – it’s as if you’ve stepped back in time, yet they possess a freshness that only diligent restoration can achieve.

The Teac Z-7000’s top steel cover, too, has been replaced with a new one, maintaining the machine’s authentic aesthetics and delivering robust protection, thereby ensuring that the unit is as sturdy as it is stylish.

But the magic doesn’t stop at the exterior. Internally, this machine has been meticulously serviced. The heads show low usage, ensuring that the quality of sound reproduction is superb, and will remain so for years to come. They’ve been tested extensively to guarantee flawless operation.

We’ve also installed new, sturdy belts for smooth tape movement and reliable performance. Now, let’s talk power. The Teac Z-7000 was always a potent beast, but we’ve further enhanced its power performance offering you unparalleled audio fidelity.

Perhaps the most exciting upgrade is the addition of newly upgraded audiophile-grade capacitors. These aren’t just any capacitors; these are specifically chosen for their remarkable ability to deliver a lush, warm, and engaging soundstage. Their inclusion ensures that the audio output of this cassette deck is of a grade that would please even the most discerning audiophile.

This Teac Z-7000 Master Cassette Deck is a tribute to the golden age of audio, but
with a nod to the demands of today’s discerning listener. It’s an extraordinary
blend of vintage aesthetics and modern enhancements, all culminating in a

machine that’s ready to provide the ultimate audio experience

Serial No 20099

UK Voltage 240v

 

Nak Central AudioLabs Advanced Elevated Serviced Protocol:

§Fluorescent Counter digits display issue rectified

§Power Supply fully overhauled and upgraded

§All operating voltages rectified, filtered, and stabilised.

§Playback head & recording head & erase head – demagnetised

§Reference voltage aligned

Full adjustments, alignments, and calibrations completed

0 dB is referenced to 0.775 V

DC VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENTS

+5.8 V adjusted

+25 V adjusted

+15 V adjusted

-15 V adjusted

+13.5 V adjusted

MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS

Cassette holder adjusted

Clearance A between the cassette and the cassette holder: 0.9 – 1.3mm range

Cassette holder closes properly no matter where is pressed on the top

Control Cam Position adjusted

The centre PA hole of the control cam aligned with the reel motor mounting plate reference line

The distances between the centre PA hole and both beginning points of CAM motor vibration are equal

In STOP mode adjusted to the centre ST hole

Pinch Roller Height adjusted

Thrust play of the left and right pinch rollers is 0.1 – 0.2mm

Height of the Right Pinch Roller Tape Guide adjusted. Nut adjusted head check jig fits exactly into the right pinch roller guide.

Erase Head Position adjusted

The erase head adjusted to be vertical to the cassette

REC and PLAY head adjusted

Head Position adjusted: The head check jig touches the surface of the REC & PLAY head when the other end of the jig is positioned between the jig A line markers

Head Height adjusted

Pinch Roller pressure adjusted

Right: 310 to 380 gr

Left 135 to 165 gr

Reel Torque adjusted

Take-up: 35 – 50gr/cm

Supply: 9 – 11 gr/cm

F.F. / REW: 90 gr/cm

Tape Running aligned
Tape Speed adjusted
WOW and Flutter checked
Damper adjusted
PLAYBACK PERFORMANCE checked and calibrated
Cleaned and demagnetised the entire tape path
REC-PLAY head azimuth adjusted
Max. Output level adjusted
Specified Output level adjusted
PEAK Program Level Meter adjusted
Frequency Response checked and adjusted
Frequency Response checked and adjusted
Signal-to-Noise checked and adjusted
MONITOR PERFORMANCE checked and calibrated
Min. Line input level adjusted
Min. MIC input level adjusted
Specified Line input level adjusted
PEAK Program Level Meter adjusted
Phones Output level adjusted
RECORDING PERFORMANCE checked and calibrated
Record Amplifier standard voltage adjusted
Oscillator unit frequency adjusted
Bias amplifier adjusted
Bias trap adjusted
Record bias adjusted
Record level adjusted
Frequency response adjusted
Total harmonic distortion adjusted
Signal-to-Noise ratio adjusted
Erase efficiency adjusted
Channel separation adjusted
Adjacent track crosstalk adjusted
REC MUTE function adjusted
Dolby NR effect B-type adjusted
Dolby NR effect C-type adjusted
DBX PERFORMANCE
Encoding level adjusted
Decoding Level adjusted
dbx DISC adjusted
TEST TONE OSCILLATOR
Frequency adjusted
Distortion adjusted
Frequency re-adjusted
Frequency checked
Output level adjusted
AUTO CALIBRATION PERFORMANCE
Tape set adjusted
AUTO CAL Stand-by 1 adjusted
AUTO CAL Stand-by 2 adjusted
AUTO CAL begins adjusted
AUTO CAL procedure adjusted
AUTO CAL complete adjusted
Sensitivity adjusted
Sensitivity checked
Frequency response checked
AUTO FADER PERFORMANCE
FADE IN adjusted
FADE OUT adjusted
AUTO SPACE adjusted
DBX PCB CALIBRATION
ENCODING ADJUSTED
RMS SYM adjusted
Encoding level adjusted
VCA SYM adjusted
Encoding single frequency response adjusted
Encoding operation level adjusted
DECODING ADJUSTED
RMS SYM adjusted
Encoding level adjusted
VCA SYM adjusted
Encoding single frequency response adjusted
Encoding operation level adjusted
Specifications
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo

Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s

Heads: 1 x combination record/playback, 1 x erase

Motors: 3 x DD DC motors: 2 for reels, 1 for the dual capstans and

1 x DC motors for command functions

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (Metal tape)

Signal to Noise Ratio: +91 dB ratio max with dbx and metal tape

Wow and Flutter: 0.015%
Input: 275mV (line), 0.34mV (mic)

Dimensions : W 34 cm H 17 cm D 39 cm

Weight 18 KG