Description

Denon DR-M22 3-Head Single Compact Cassette Deck manufactured in 1986.
Fully Serviced | Very Good Condition | Classic Denon Sound

The DR-M22 is one of Denon's highly regarded three-head designs, built for listeners who appreciate both excellent playback and high-quality recording performance. Thanks to its dedicated record and playback heads, it offers superior recording accuracy and allows real-time monitoring while recording—an important feature for serious cassette enthusiasts.

This deck has recently been fully serviced and carefully refurbished to ensure smooth, reliable operation for years to come.

Recent service includes:

New drive belt installed
New pinch roller fitted
Complete tape path cleaning
Transport cleaned and lubricated
Internal and external cleaning
Full functional testing

The DR-M22 delivers the rich, detailed and natural sound quality that made Denon cassette decks so highly respected among audio enthusiasts. Playback is clean and dynamic, with excellent channel separation, while recording quality is equally impressive thanks to the three-head configuration.

Whether you're enjoying pre-recorded tapes or making your own recordings, the DR-M22 performs well beyond what many would expect from a deck in this class.

Finished in Denon's elegant understated styling, the deck looks superb in any vintage hi-fi system and remains in excellent cosmetic condition for its age.

Properly serviced three-head cassette decks are becoming increasingly difficult to find. This example has been restored by an enthusiast who genuinely appreciates classic analogue audio equipment and is ready to provide many more years of reliable service.

Specs:
Type: 3-head, single compact cassette deck
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s
Heads: 1 x combination record/playback, 1 x erase
Motor: 1 x reel, 1 x capstan
Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal
Noise Reduction: B, C
Frequency Response: 30Hz to 19kHz (Metal tape)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 73dB (dolby C)
Wow and Flutter: 0.045%
Input: 77.5mV (line)
Output: 0.775V (line)
Dimensions: 434 x 115 x 286mm
Weight: 5.6kg

The deck can be demonstrated before purchase, and you're welcome to test all functions. Alternatively video for the right bidder will be available.
As this is a vintage equipment no warranty is given and no returns accepted, however aftercare is offered to certain extent.
Serious offers only.
Shipping from €13.