TEAC A-6010 GSL

The TEAC A-6010 GSL is a high-quality 4-track, 2-channel stereo reel-to-reel tape deck produced between 1972 and 1975 in Japan. It is part of the GSL series, featuring advanced tape transport and recording mechanisms for audiophile-grade sound.

• Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo

• Heads: 4 heads total — 1 erase, 1 record, 2 playback heads (the extra playback head enables automatic reverse playback)

• Motors: 3 motors — 1 hysteresis synchronous capstan motor and 2 six-pole winding reel motors

• Tape Speeds: 9.5 cm/s (3 3/4 ips) and 19 cm/s (7 1/2 ips) with ±0.5% speed accuracy

• Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.09% at 9.5 cm/s, less than 0.06% at 19 cm/s

• Frequency Response:
  30 Hz to 13 kHz (±3 dB) at 9.5 cm/s
  30 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB) at 19 cm/s

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Greater than 58 dB

• Distortion: Less than 1% at 1 kHz

• Crosstalk Attenuation: 50 dB (1 kHz)

• Cancellation Attenuation: 60 dB (1 kHz)

• Premagnetization Frequency: 100 kHz

• Rewind Speed: Approximately 90 seconds for 370 m tape

• Maximum Reel Size: 18 cm (7 inches)

• Inputs:
  Microphone: 0.25 mV / -72 dB, 600 Ω – 10 kΩ (6.35 mm jack)
  Line In: 100 mV / 50 kΩ (RCA), 30 mV / 10 kΩ (DIN)

• Outputs:
  Adjustable Line Out: 300 mV / 10 kΩ (RCA)
  Headphones: 8 Ω (6.35 mm jack)

• Power Consumption: 130 W

• Dimensions (WxHxD): 447 x 536 x 210 mm

• Weight: 21 kg

• Color and Design: Silver/black with wooden cabinet

• Remote Control: Supported via cable remotes (RC-604, RC-601, RC-602) for pause and auto-reverse functions

• Special Features:
  Auto-reverse playback using extra playback head, eliminating the need to flip the tape
  Multiplay and echo functions
  Can operate vertically or horizontally