technics direct drive RS-M45 Cassette Deck

-Please read the entire ad description -if you see the ad, item is available -price is FIRM for the unit, i DO NOT take offers -item will be tested for you prior to purchase -be sure to check out my other good used electronics here i am offering a beautiful high end technics RS-M45 Cassette Deck. this is a direct drive deck. for those who are not familiar with direct drive design, this deck uses coils to play the tape instead of belt. you often find this design in high end decks/turntables it has one belt for counter. counter belt did not need replacement. it has a seperate motor for rewind and f.f. the idler wheel was little dry. i treated it with rubber renue for smooth operation pinch roller has been cleaned. head been cleaned and demagnetized with proper tool. heavy and very solid build deck works like brand new. i did some recording with it from a cd player, it recorded beautifully PRICE IS $375 FIRM Description The Technics RS-M45 is a slim-type, metal tape compatible cassette deck with DD2 motor system and 2 colour peak hold fluorescent meter. Specifications Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase Motor: FG servo DC Tape Type: type I, FeCr, CrO2, Metal Noise Reduction: B Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (Metal tape) Signal to Noise Ratio: 68dB (dolby B) Wow and Flutter: 0.035% Input: 60mV (line), 0.25mV (mic) Output: 0.7V (line) Dimensions: 430 x 98 x 345mm Weight: 6.1kg Finish: black, silver Year: 1980