That was my first deck, then on to a Pioneer CT F-9191. Now have a Revox B215. Fun hobby, thxs for the memories. I still have all my tapes ever recorded, regardless of deck. Nice video.
Somebody else probably already commented on it, but as I recall it was Superscope that owned Marantz, not the other way around. In the 70's, I bought lots of Superscope stereo components; I might have owned ALL their models at some time or other. They were always good bang for the buck, and were designed and built in line with most other consumer-grade stereo components of the time. They also had fairly distinctive looks to them, and I never got the impression that they were just re-labeling some other company's products. A bit later then this cassette deck, Superscope started putting magenta colored indicators, backlights, etc; on most of their hi-fi products, which made them look even more distinctive (most other makers were using orange or green coloration for such things at that time).
Looks great. I have a 70s JVC deck that looks similar enough. Where I come from we call 'good will' charity shops and many of them don't even accept electronics anymore
The Superscope CD-302, which is otherwise identical to the CD-301, included Dolby-B. I think there was a $50 higher price for the Dolby version, significant amount of money back in 1974.
@@peacearchwa5103 I bet! I knew there was a CD-302 and a CD-302A which added Dolby B. I think the 302A also added a pause button. Must've been a feature that was tacked on last minute because the button was not even part of the transport keys!
@@peacearchwa5103 TEAC had several external Dolby units. Their base model was the AN-50 (I had one) which ran $50. I used mine on a Harman Kardon CAD-4. Advent had some external Dolby units too.
I am trying to remember but Superscope was marketed by Marantz as a budget brand and I think it was sold in the Tandy stores. 3.5 millimetre jacks not 3.5 inch jacks . Correct me if I am wrong please ?
Superscope electronics were often marketed at drugstores and discount department stores. Superscope had purchased The Marantz Company from its founder in 1966, and under the Superscope ownership Marantz produced some excellent products aimed at a somewhat broader cross-section of the audio market. Additionally, from 1957 to 1977, Superscope was the U.S. distributor for Sony tape recorders -- but NOT for other Sony products such as their televisions, stereo receivers, turntables etc. Superscope Technologies still exists as a company although the 1970s-erea Superscope home audio products were eventually acquired by other corporate entities.
That would have been the model CD-302A. Just the same as this model but with a third pushbutton (and associated indicator) to engage the Dolby B circuits.
They didn't know CDs were going to be a thing, so back then "CD" is just another set of letters they can use for their random model numbers, lol. Harmon Kardon has cassette decks with "CD" in the model number. I don't know what their excuse was since CD players were mainstream by that time.
Is worth conditioned by someone who knows what they are doing. Have it serviced by a company not an individual who works on electronics as a hobby. Use to work at a planetarium giving professional planetarium astronomy shows to the public & college classes
The problem is that there are not many companies that repair cassette decks anymore. Those who used to work at these shops are now doing it on their own time as a side gig.
Not that qualified to replace caps, come on. It' easier than replacing belts, just takes more time. It's a simple circuit, no exotic large caps, no surface-mounts, should be easy. Is it worth doing in a deck like this, well, probably not.
That was my first deck, then on to a Pioneer CT F-9191. Now have a Revox B215. Fun hobby, thxs for the memories. I still have all my tapes ever recorded, regardless of deck. Nice video.
Somebody else probably already commented on it, but as I recall it was Superscope that owned Marantz, not the other way around. In the 70's, I bought lots of Superscope stereo components; I might have owned ALL their models at some time or other. They were always good bang for the buck, and were designed and built in line with most other consumer-grade stereo components of the time. They also had fairly distinctive looks to them, and I never got the impression that they were just re-labeling some other company's products. A bit later then this cassette deck, Superscope started putting magenta colored indicators, backlights, etc; on most of their hi-fi products, which made them look even more distinctive (most other makers were using orange or green coloration for such things at that time).
Looks great. I have a 70s JVC deck that looks similar enough. Where I come from we call 'good will' charity shops and many of them don't even accept electronics anymore
Interesting... I know the good stuff ends up on Goodwill's auction site rather than sold in the store.
That's a good candidate for an external NR unit, albeit Dolby or dbx, etc. etc. Nice Find... cool fixer upper..
Yet another thing I'll obsess over and eventually buy. -_-;
The Superscope CD-302, which is otherwise identical to the CD-301, included Dolby-B. I think there was a $50 higher price for the Dolby version, significant amount of money back in 1974.
@@peacearchwa5103 I bet! I knew there was a CD-302 and a CD-302A which added Dolby B. I think the 302A also added a pause button. Must've been a feature that was tacked on last minute because the button was not even part of the transport keys!
@@peacearchwa5103 TEAC had several external Dolby units. Their base model was the AN-50 (I had one) which ran $50. I used mine on a Harman Kardon CAD-4. Advent had some external Dolby units too.
I am trying to remember but Superscope was marketed by Marantz as a budget brand and I think it was sold in the Tandy stores.
3.5 millimetre jacks not 3.5 inch jacks .
Correct me if I am wrong please ?
Jeremy Travis you are correct on the 3.5 mm. I mispoke. Thanks.
@@TechieZeddie Slip of the tongue. We all do it
Superscope electronics were often marketed at drugstores and discount department stores. Superscope had purchased The Marantz Company from its founder in 1966, and under the Superscope ownership Marantz produced some excellent products aimed at a somewhat broader cross-section of the audio market. Additionally, from 1957 to 1977, Superscope was the U.S. distributor for Sony tape recorders -- but NOT for other Sony products such as their televisions, stereo receivers, turntables etc. Superscope Technologies still exists as a company although the 1970s-erea Superscope home audio products were eventually acquired by other corporate entities.
I had a similar Superscope cassette deck from 72 or 73 I believe. Dolby was an option and mine had it.
One model up. Nice!
That would have been the model CD-302A. Just the same as this model but with a third pushbutton (and associated indicator) to engage the Dolby B circuits.
You should hook it up to a kill-a-watt. If it uses a large AC motor, it probably does use a few watts.
A good one
Nice find!! Sounds great, must have been serviced at one point or another.. and $3.99?? This is why I still hold out hope for Goodwill🤞
You just have to visit every so often. I go when I'm near the area, so I don't make it a point to go there or any thing, lol.
How crazy is the model number they decided to give it?!? CD-301 😜Sounds like an 80's CD player to me!
They didn't know CDs were going to be a thing, so back then "CD" is just another set of letters they can use for their random model numbers, lol. Harmon Kardon has cassette decks with "CD" in the model number. I don't know what their excuse was since CD players were mainstream by that time.
Unless the capacitors are damaged, it very likely does not need them. There are no paper or wax caps in that thing.
$4? Damn I paid $50.. Ha oh well all good ...
What can I say? Goodwill!
Is worth conditioned by someone who knows what they are doing. Have it serviced by a company not an individual who works on electronics as a hobby. Use to work at a planetarium giving professional planetarium astronomy shows to the public & college classes
The problem is that there are not many companies that repair cassette decks anymore. Those who used to work at these shops are now doing it on their own time as a side gig.
Not that qualified to replace caps, come on. It' easier than replacing belts, just takes more time. It's a simple circuit, no exotic large caps, no surface-mounts, should be easy. Is it worth doing in a deck like this, well, probably not.