TEAC X-20R

The Teac X-20R is a high-quality quarter-track stereo reel-to-reel tape deck produced in Japan between 1981 and 1985. It was designed for consumer use with mid-high fidelity performance and originally retailed around $1400 in the USA.

• Quarter-track stereo (1/4 track, 2-channel stereo)
  Bi-directional record and playback capability, allowing tape to be played or recorded in both directions without flipping the reel.

• Heads:
  Six heads total: two each for erase, record, and playback, enabling forward and reverse operation.

• Tape Speeds:
  Two selectable speeds: 3¾ inches per second (ips) and 7½ ips (9.5 and 19 cm/s).

• Reel Size:
  Supports reels up to 10½ inches (approx. 26.7 cm) diameter.

• Transport and Drive System:
  Three motors: two reel motors and one capstan motor
  Dual-capstan closed-loop drive system to maintain stable tape tension and minimize tape flutter by isolating tape tension from the reels
  "Magnafloat" magnetic thrust bearing system to keep capstan shaft in firm contact with bearings
  Electronic dynamic braking with magnetic motion sensors on reels to control tape motion precisely13.

• Noise Reduction:
  Equipped with DBX noise reduction circuitry, significantly improving signal-to-noise ratio (up to 100 dB with DBX).

• Frequency Response:
  At 7½ ips: 30 Hz to 28 kHz (±3 dB)
  At 3¾ ips: 30 Hz to 16 kHz (±3 dB).

• Wow and Flutter:
  0.03% at 7½ ips and 0.04% at 3¾ ips, indicating very stable tape speed and minimal speed variation1.

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
  63 dB without DBX noise reduction
  100 dB with DBX enabled1.

• Physical Dimensions:
  Approximately 17 x 18 x 9 inches (432 x 457 x 229 mm).

• Other Features:
  Auto-reverse operation with foil strip sensing at tape ends for direction change
  Electronic tape tension control via tension servo system
  Remote control capability (wired remote RC-100 available)
  Real-time tape counter
  RCA line outputs and headphone outpu