Denon DRS-810 3 Head Stereo Tape Recorder

Denon DRS-810 3-Head / Dual Capstan / Fully Serviced / Excellent Condition
A beautiful example of Denon DRS-810, a high-quality Japanese cassette deck with Denon's distinctive Horizontal Loading System and an impressive 3-head, closed-loop dual-capstan transport.
This particular example is in very good cosmetic condition and has been fully serviced and extensively tested.
Following the service, the deck has been tested regularly for approximately two weeks, including both playback and recording, to ensure reliable operation and consistent performance.
It is now working beautifully and is ready for many more years of use.
Full service & testing:
The deck has received a comprehensive service, including:
- All drive belts replaced
- New pinch roller fitted
- Drive system serviced
- Transport mechanism thoroughly cleaned and lubricated
- Capstan and transport components serviced
- Tape path and heads thoroughly cleaned
- Motors and mechanical components checked and serviced
- Controls and switches checked
- Playback tested extensively
- Recording tested extensively
- Approximately two weeks of real-world testing following the service
Everything is currently working correctly.
Impressive Denon transport system: DRS-810 is far from an ordinary cassette deck. It features Denon's sophisticated:
- 3-Head system
- Closed-loop dual-capstan transport
- 4-motor mechanism
- Computer Servo mechanism
- Horizontal Loading System
- Ceramic Composite Cassette Stabilizer

The dual-capstan closed-loop transport provides excellent control of the tape path and contributes to the very stable, precise operation for which this Denon is known.
Recording & playback:
DRS-810 is equipped with Dolby B/C noise reduction and Dolby HX Pro, together with adjustable recording controls and Tape Monitor, allowing proper off-tape monitoring during recording.
It also offers:
- Normal / CrO₂ / Metal tape compatibility
- Bias Fine adjustment
- Separate left/right recording level adjustment
- Fluorescent level display
- Electronic soft-touch transport controls
- Rec Mute
- Rec Return
- Pause
- Headphone output with adjustable level
- MPX filter
- Timer functions
- Memory / Remaining counter functions

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 capstan, 1 x reel, 1 x actuator
Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal
Noise Reduction: B, C
Headroom Extension: HX Pro
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (Metal tape)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 75dB (dolby C)
Wow and Flutter: 0.038%
Input: 80mV (line)
Output: 0.62V (line)
Dimensions: 434 x 122 x 320mm
Weight: 6.6kg
Note: optional remote control
Years of built: 1992-1996

Cosmetic condition:
The deck is in very nice overall condition.
The front panel is clean and well preserved, with the original lettering, controls and display looking excellent. The combination of the black Denon finish, horizontal loading mechanism and illuminated display gives the DRS-810 a particularly impressive appearance.
The photographs show the actual deck being offered for sale.
This is a particularly nice opportunity to own one of Denon's more sophisticated vintage cassette decks without having to take on an unknown restoration project.

Serious offers only.
Shipping possible from €13.
Collection with an opportunity to test all functions on site, alternatively demo video for the serious buyer will be available.

As this is vintage component no warranty is given and no returns accepted, however an aftercare is offered to certain extent.
Good luck!