A vintage Sony TC-399 three-head stereo reel-to-reel tape recorder, made in Japan, serial number 602815, housed in a walnut-effect case and dating from the 1970s. Featuring three tape speeds, twin illuminated VU meters, separate recording level controls, tape-type and bias selection, microphone inputs and Sony's Ferrite & Ferrite (F&F) head system with automatic shut-off. The TC-399 was one of Sony's well-specified domestic open-reel machines, offering three-head recording and monitoring and capable of handling a variety of tape formulations. Together with a quantity of assorted reel-to-reel tapes, including reels by Grundig and Sony, some with handwritten contents/recording labels. Condition: General age-related wear, marks, scratches and dust to the casing and controls. Some wear to the wood-effect finish. Supplied with various recorded tapes and reels, contents unchecked. The machine has not been fully tested for recording or playback and working order cannot be guaranteed. No cables included. 45cm x 57cm x12cm. Category: Collectables/Audio, Vinyl & Hi-Fi Estimate: 50 GBP