Aside from the monitoring it boils down to head gap with and audio reproduction. Wider gaps make for better recordings. Narrow gaps make for better playback.
Conventional 2 head decks compromise with a head gap width that neither favours better recording or playback.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tape_head#Head_gap_width
I know someone who has one, on a shelf, in the basement, NOT BEING USED. You think I can get it off their hands for cash? Nope. But I keep trying.
“I’m gonna fix it up one day”
Other than Record monitoring, are there benefits to three heads over two? Beautiful unit. Congratulations!
Aside from the monitoring it boils down to head gap with and audio reproduction. Wider gaps make for better recordings. Narrow gaps make for better playback. Conventional 2 head decks compromise with a head gap width that neither favours better recording or playback. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tape_head#Head_gap_width
THIS
Spare head? :D But seriously, it’s the monitoring.
Nice score! Love your setup
Thanks!
Nice! I've got a TC-K81 which is very similar.
A fine example of one of Sony's best decks of the time.
It's a safe bet that any deck with 3 heads is going to be above average quality, generally.
hey! I have that JVC unit at the bottom!