Sony Language Lab Cassette Deck? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ms660 · 8th May 2016, 11:56 am

Trying to find pics or model number for a Sony language lab cassette deck, approx footprint size approx 8" x 12" (ish) 1970's, they were designed to drop into a cut out in the language lab desks, solenoid operated, double sided PCB which was notorious for dry joints.

Sad thing is I used to install and service them but the model number eludes me

Ring any bells?

Lawrence.

ben · 10th May 2016, 1:40 am

Sony in the 70s? Are you sure?
There was the TC96L but that was a)standalone not fitted to booths and b) was mechanical/no solenoids.

The only other Sony LL kit I know of is the 1990s-era 9000 series.

ms660 · 10th May 2016, 8:04 am

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Originally Posted by ben

Sony in the 70s? Are you sure?
There was the TC96L but that was a)standalone not fitted to booths and b) was mechanical/no solenoids.

The only other Sony LL kit I know of is the 1990s-era 9000 series.

Yes, I'm sure, 100%, circa 1975/1976, a drop in unit, double sided print that was a nightmare for dry joints, Installed at the University of British Columbia's language lab, either repaired on site or taken back to the depot for repair.

Lawrence.

ms660 · 10th May 2016, 11:13 am

This could well be the one, it looks familiar, if it's not that one it's something very similar:

http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/...oto/502837023#

Lawrence.

8th May 2016, 11:56 am	#1
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Sony Language Lab Cassette Deck? Trying to find pics or model number for a Sony language lab cassette deck, approx footprint size approx 8" x 12" (ish) 1970's, they were designed to drop into a cut out in the language lab desks, solenoid operated, double sided PCB which was notorious for dry joints. Sad thing is I used to install and service them but the model number eludes me Ring any bells? Lawrence.

10th May 2016, 1:40 am	#2
ben Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madrid, Spain / Wirral, UK Posts: 7,498	Re: Sony Language Lab Cassette Deck? Sony in the 70s? Are you sure? There was the TC96L but that was a)standalone not fitted to booths and b) was mechanical/no solenoids. The only other Sony LL kit I know of is the 1990s-era 9000 series. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Regards, Ben.

10th May 2016, 11:13 am	#4
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: Sony Language Lab Cassette Deck? This could well be the one, it looks familiar, if it's not that one it's something very similar: http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/...oto/502837023# Lawrence.