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Marantz 5220 Stereo Cassette Deck. Custom Black Faceplate – Wood Case Included. Up for sale is a professionally restored Marantz 5220, a classic 1970s stereo cassette deck designed to complement Marantz’s vintage receiver lineup. The 5220 features a 2-head transport, record/playback head, Dolby B noise reduction, Normal / CrO2 / FeCr tape selection, dual illuminated VU meters, and independent Mic / Line recording-level controls. This particular unit features a custom black faceplate with contrasting gold lettering. The black faceplate is a custom refinish applied by HQaudios; it is not the original factory finish. A wood case is included as pictured. Marantz 5220 stereo cassette deck. Custom black faceplate with gold lettering. Wood case included – as pictured. New drive belts and tape-counter belt installed. Transport mechanism cleaned and re-lubricated. Record/playback and erase heads cleaned and demagnetized. VU meter lamps and cassette-compartment lamp replaced. Switches and sliders cleaned and serviced. Record, playback, Fast Forward, Rewind, Auto-Stop, Dolby B, and VU meters tested. Extended real-world recording and playback test completed. Professional Restoration & Testing. When this Marantz 5220 arrived at HQaudios, we inspected its mechanical, electrical, operational, and cosmetic condition. Tape transport mechanism inspected. Drive belts, counter belt, capstan, pinch roller, and idler system checked. Super Hard Permalloy record/playback head and erase head inspected. Motor speed stability evaluated. Record / playback circuitry checked. Sliders, switches, and accessible contacts inspected. VU meter and cassette-compartment illumination checked. Transport linkages cleaned and re-lubricated. Record/playback head, erase head, and tape path cleaned and demagnetized. VU meter lamps replaced. Cassette-compartment / tape-door lamp replaced. Switches and sliders cleaned and treated with contact cleaner. Chassis, custom black faceplate, and wood case cleaned and detailed. Play and Record functions tested. Fast Forward, Rewind, and Auto-Stop tested. Dolby B operation checked. VU meter response verified. Extended recording and playback test completed with quality blank media. Transport stability, pitch consistency, channel balance, and overall playback quality evaluated. Only after completing our final functional and listening checks was this deck approved by HQaudios and prepared for its next owner. Sound & Recording Character. The Marantz 5220 offers the smooth, full-bodied presentation associated with vintage cassette playback and recording. Its Normal, CrO2, and FeCr tape settings, Dolby B noise reduction, and independent recording-level controls make it suitable for both playback and creating analog recordings. This unit is presented in Very Good vintage cosmetic condition, with normal age-related wear consistent with a restored vintage component. Front Panel: Custom black faceplate with contrasting gold lettering; clean overall with minor age-related wear. Knobs / Controls / Sliders: Complete and operating properly. Cassette Compartment: Tape door and tape well are clean, with minor age-related wear. VU Meters / Illumination: Operational and serviced. Wood Case: Included as pictured; please review photos for exact condition. Rear Panel: Shows light scratches and normal age-related surface wear; rear connections and hardware remain intact as pictured. Please review all listing photos carefully, as they show the actual unit and form an important part of the cosmetic description. 2-Head Stereo Cassette Deck. 1 × Super Hard Permalloy Record/Playback, 1 × Erase. Type I (Normal), CrO2, FeCr. 35 Hz-17 kHz (FeCr), 35 Hz-15 kHz (CrO2), 45 Hz-13 kHz (Normal). 58dB with Dolby B. 120V AC / 60Hz – Standard U. 17.3 W × 5.4 H × 11.5 D inches. Custom Black Faceplate with Gold Lettering. Included – as pictured. Wood Case – as pictured. The Marantz 5220 can be connected to compatible vintage or modern audio systems using standard line-level tape inputs and outputs. Vintage cassette decks are mechanically delicate. This unit will be professionally packed with protective cushioning and reinforcement around the chassis, custom faceplate, VU meters, cassette door, knobs, transport controls, wood case, and rear connections.

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