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What's in the box
TEAC AD-850 Home Audio Cassette and CD Player with USB-Recorder and Karaoke Mic. Track system 4-track 2-channel stereo head construction recording/Playback head × 1, erase head × 1 tape type c-46/C-60 tape Speed 4.76cm/sec motor DC servo motor× 1 pitch control about +/-10% (playback only) wow and flutter 0.25% (Warm's) frequency response (overall) chrome 50 to 12, 000Hz +/-3dB normal 50 to 12, 000Hz +/-3dB S/N ratio (overall) 59dB (3%thd level wad) winding time about 120 seconds (C-60 tape) line input (RCA) 462mV (50k or higher input impedance) line output (RCA) 462mV (50k or higher impedance load) CD player pickup 3-beam semiconductor laser digital filter 8x oversampling digital filter frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz +/-2dB total harmonic distortion 0.02% or less (1kHz) S/N ratio 87dB or more (if-a) analog output (RCA) 2.0V USB interface USB 1.1 Full speed (12Mbps) playback format MP3 frequency response 20Hz to 20, 000Hz(+/-2dB) S/N ratio 85dB or less playback bit rate 8K to 320K bps recording format MP3 frequency response CD USB 20Hz to 15, 000Hz(+/-3dB) line in USB 100Hz to 15, 000Hz(+/-3dB) S/N ratio 85dB or more bit rate 128Kbps microphone input Connector 6.3Mm(1/4") Mono phone jack nominal input level 0.78mV (−60dBm) input impedance 47k or more power supply function other power 100V AC, 50/60Hz Europe AC 230V, 50Hz USA/Canada AC 120V, 60Hz Japan AC 100V, 50/60Hz power consumption 13W dimensions 435(w) × 145(h) × 288(d)mm (including protrusions) weight (net) 4.8kg (10 5/8 lb.) operating temperature 5 to 35˚c operating Humidity 5 to 85% (no condensation) Storage Temperature -20 to 55˚c.
Reviews:
Excellent machine, but why has price skyrocketed so suddenly?
I've been using it for about a month, and so far the Teac AD-850 has worked flawlessly. My main use to date has been playing cassette tapes and CDs, for which the sound quality has been excellent through my old Sony receiver and my ancient (but still sounding fine!) KLH bookshelf speakers. I've recorded cassette tapes, recording both records and CDs onto chrome tapes. I've also been using the microphone jack to add my voice periodically to the tapes. Again, the recording operation has been flawless and the sound quality excellent.The only thing I don't like so far is the record level knob, which doesn't have "stops" on it -- it just turns around and around continuously, and you need to keep your eye on the digital indicator to know where the level is set at. I have not yet tried recording through the USB port onto a thumb-drive, but I will at some point. This seems to be the source of some of the negative reviews, so we shall see how that goes.When I put this on my Bolo Wishlist several months ago, the price was $499, which seemed way high to me. Then, overnight, the price jumped to $599! I wonder if this is price gouging, since the only other quality cassette machine that had been on the market, a Marantz, is no longer available. If so, shame on Teac and/or Bolo! The only alternative cassette recorders for a component stereo currently on the market are two el-cheapo models (around $130 and $200) made by some outfit called Pyle, and both machines get terrible reviews. Regardless, the Pyle machines are worthless to me because they don't have a microphone jack, which is necessary for me.
teac ad850
works great
This is fine with me as I simply start recording and walk ...
Just arrived. Have used it once. Will update as I use various features.Two things you should be aware of.1) There is no headphone jack. If you need one, you'll have to pay $50 more for the Tascam model A580.2) If you are used to ripping CDs to .mp3 on your computer, be aware this unit is not ripping. It is playing the CD in real time and recording to the USB device in real time. If the CD is 70 minutes long, it will take 70 minutes, not the 5 min or so you're used to when ripping on your computer. This is fine with me as I simply start recording and walk away for an hour. The main reason I bought this unit was to convert cassettes to digital. That has to happen in real time and you have to break it into tracks manually. Not a problem for me. That's what I bought this thing for.My first session was a commercial CD to USB. Worked fine. I'm listening to the results right now on my computer. Audio quality is fine.I'll report back after a few sessions with old cassettes.
Great Modern Cassette Deck
Without question, this is the best cassette deck on the market today. Sure, if you compare it to the cassette decks of the past, it's not that exciting. Still, it is well made, works well, has a major audio equipment company behind it and has some modern conveniences you won't find on older models. It's also great to have an option that won't require possibly extensive repairs or adjustment just to enjoy existing cassette recordings or make new ones.With this, you also get a CD player. While it works acceptably well, there are some issues with its design that previous models from TEAC did not have. In particular, the CD transport is actually a CD-ROM drive based design. Though this allows for MP3 playback capability and anti-skip protection, the drawbacks as compared to a regular CD player are that it will spin down after a while even when on pause (making for a delay in resuming playback if it has been paused long enough for a spindown to occur) and that it does not immediately seek to a selected track when in pause mode as most CD players do. If you're cuing up a track from a CD and need it to start as soon as you release the pause function, this model will annoy you.With a display containing a large alphanumeric section, I'm surprised this doesn't decode CD text. It can display ID3 tag data in MP3 files.I think most people buy this for the tape deck, and I certainly did, so that's what I'll go into the most detail on. The tape transport has full auto stop capability. It plays and can record from line input, CD or even MP3 playback. While it does not have auto reverse capability, it will make superior recordings compared to other tape decks and recorders by virtue of the fact that it has an AC bias driven erase head as opposed to the permanent magnet types found almost universally elsewhere. This makes for a "cleaner" and quieter tape erasure prior to recording. (It does appear that TEAC might have considered offering a version of this with an auto-reverse tape transport, as there are unused characters for such in the display.)Tape playback and recording both work well. Somewhat surprisingly, there is no noise reduction offered for use during playback. TEAC's current model dual-well cassette decks do offer this, so I'm surprised the AD-850 hasn't got the same feature. I have tested the playback speed and found it is correct. Its speed stability actually exceeds the published specifications.I've used the available USB port and MP3 recording capability to digitize a few cassettes. Though I believe TEAC should have chosen a slightly higher bitrate than the 128 kilobits per second used, the files produced sound fine to me.To make a long story short, although this product does not come cheap or have all the bells and whistles of cassette decks from the past and it could do a few things better, it's the best option on the market today if you want a good quality basic cassette deck.
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Teac AD-850 Home Audio Cassette and CD Player with USB-Recorder and Karaoke Mic Input (AD850B)
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Teac AD-850 Home Audio Cassette and CD Player with USB-Recorder and Karaoke Mic Input (AD850B)
AED4,80289
Quantity:
Order today to get by 7-14 business days
This item qualifies for free delivery
Imported From: United States
At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.
BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.
Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.
If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.
Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.
All product information, images, descriptions, and reviews originate from the manufacturer or from trusted sellers overseas. BOLO is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an authorized retailer for most brands listed on our website unless stated otherwise.
While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.
Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.
BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.
All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.
All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.
Description:
What's in the box
TEAC AD-850 Home Audio Cassette and CD Player with USB-Recorder and Karaoke Mic. Track system 4-track 2-channel stereo head construction recording/Playback head × 1, erase head × 1 tape type c-46/C-60 tape Speed 4.76cm/sec motor DC servo motor× 1 pitch control about +/-10% (playback only) wow and flutter 0.25% (Warm's) frequency response (overall) chrome 50 to 12, 000Hz +/-3dB normal 50 to 12, 000Hz +/-3dB S/N ratio (overall) 59dB (3%thd level wad) winding time about 120 seconds (C-60 tape) line input (RCA) 462mV (50k or higher input impedance) line output (RCA) 462mV (50k or higher impedance load) CD player pickup 3-beam semiconductor laser digital filter 8x oversampling digital filter frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz +/-2dB total harmonic distortion 0.02% or less (1kHz) S/N ratio 87dB or more (if-a) analog output (RCA) 2.0V USB interface USB 1.1 Full speed (12Mbps) playback format MP3 frequency response 20Hz to 20, 000Hz(+/-2dB) S/N ratio 85dB or less playback bit rate 8K to 320K bps recording format MP3 frequency response CD USB 20Hz to 15, 000Hz(+/-3dB) line in USB 100Hz to 15, 000Hz(+/-3dB) S/N ratio 85dB or more bit rate 128Kbps microphone input Connector 6.3Mm(1/4") Mono phone jack nominal input level 0.78mV (−60dBm) input impedance 47k or more power supply function other power 100V AC, 50/60Hz Europe AC 230V, 50Hz USA/Canada AC 120V, 60Hz Japan AC 100V, 50/60Hz power consumption 13W dimensions 435(w) × 145(h) × 288(d)mm (including protrusions) weight (net) 4.8kg (10 5/8 lb.) operating temperature 5 to 35˚c operating Humidity 5 to 85% (no condensation) Storage Temperature -20 to 55˚c.
Reviews:
Excellent machine, but why has price skyrocketed so suddenly?
I've been using it for about a month, and so far the Teac AD-850 has worked flawlessly. My main use to date has been playing cassette tapes and CDs, for which the sound quality has been excellent through my old Sony receiver and my ancient (but still sounding fine!) KLH bookshelf speakers. I've recorded cassette tapes, recording both records and CDs onto chrome tapes. I've also been using the microphone jack to add my voice periodically to the tapes. Again, the recording operation has been flawless and the sound quality excellent.The only thing I don't like so far is the record level knob, which doesn't have "stops" on it -- it just turns around and around continuously, and you need to keep your eye on the digital indicator to know where the level is set at. I have not yet tried recording through the USB port onto a thumb-drive, but I will at some point. This seems to be the source of some of the negative reviews, so we shall see how that goes.When I put this on my Bolo Wishlist several months ago, the price was $499, which seemed way high to me. Then, overnight, the price jumped to $599! I wonder if this is price gouging, since the only other quality cassette machine that had been on the market, a Marantz, is no longer available. If so, shame on Teac and/or Bolo! The only alternative cassette recorders for a component stereo currently on the market are two el-cheapo models (around $130 and $200) made by some outfit called Pyle, and both machines get terrible reviews. Regardless, the Pyle machines are worthless to me because they don't have a microphone jack, which is necessary for me.
teac ad850
works great
This is fine with me as I simply start recording and walk ...
Just arrived. Have used it once. Will update as I use various features.Two things you should be aware of.1) There is no headphone jack. If you need one, you'll have to pay $50 more for the Tascam model A580.2) If you are used to ripping CDs to .mp3 on your computer, be aware this unit is not ripping. It is playing the CD in real time and recording to the USB device in real time. If the CD is 70 minutes long, it will take 70 minutes, not the 5 min or so you're used to when ripping on your computer. This is fine with me as I simply start recording and walk away for an hour. The main reason I bought this unit was to convert cassettes to digital. That has to happen in real time and you have to break it into tracks manually. Not a problem for me. That's what I bought this thing for.My first session was a commercial CD to USB. Worked fine. I'm listening to the results right now on my computer. Audio quality is fine.I'll report back after a few sessions with old cassettes.
Great Modern Cassette Deck
Without question, this is the best cassette deck on the market today. Sure, if you compare it to the cassette decks of the past, it's not that exciting. Still, it is well made, works well, has a major audio equipment company behind it and has some modern conveniences you won't find on older models. It's also great to have an option that won't require possibly extensive repairs or adjustment just to enjoy existing cassette recordings or make new ones.With this, you also get a CD player. While it works acceptably well, there are some issues with its design that previous models from TEAC did not have. In particular, the CD transport is actually a CD-ROM drive based design. Though this allows for MP3 playback capability and anti-skip protection, the drawbacks as compared to a regular CD player are that it will spin down after a while even when on pause (making for a delay in resuming playback if it has been paused long enough for a spindown to occur) and that it does not immediately seek to a selected track when in pause mode as most CD players do. If you're cuing up a track from a CD and need it to start as soon as you release the pause function, this model will annoy you.With a display containing a large alphanumeric section, I'm surprised this doesn't decode CD text. It can display ID3 tag data in MP3 files.I think most people buy this for the tape deck, and I certainly did, so that's what I'll go into the most detail on. The tape transport has full auto stop capability. It plays and can record from line input, CD or even MP3 playback. While it does not have auto reverse capability, it will make superior recordings compared to other tape decks and recorders by virtue of the fact that it has an AC bias driven erase head as opposed to the permanent magnet types found almost universally elsewhere. This makes for a "cleaner" and quieter tape erasure prior to recording. (It does appear that TEAC might have considered offering a version of this with an auto-reverse tape transport, as there are unused characters for such in the display.)Tape playback and recording both work well. Somewhat surprisingly, there is no noise reduction offered for use during playback. TEAC's current model dual-well cassette decks do offer this, so I'm surprised the AD-850 hasn't got the same feature. I have tested the playback speed and found it is correct. Its speed stability actually exceeds the published specifications.I've used the available USB port and MP3 recording capability to digitize a few cassettes. Though I believe TEAC should have chosen a slightly higher bitrate than the 128 kilobits per second used, the files produced sound fine to me.To make a long story short, although this product does not come cheap or have all the bells and whistles of cassette decks from the past and it could do a few things better, it's the best option on the market today if you want a good quality basic cassette deck.
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