TEAC AD500 Combination CD/Cassette Deck

Bought it for a friend who is sight handicapped. He likes it very much. Was delivered within the time frame described. Good prices as well.

Nice component that completes my analog/digital system. I wish the CD had an optical out though and the tape level meter light changed to red when above 0db. But those are the only qualms. CD player is the best I ever owned. Rich sound and options. Thanks Teac for preserving analog and doing digital right in a modern new system . Highly recommended!

We're dinosaurs that still have come cassette tapes we like to listen to (and good luck finding a cheapo deck to use with a higher end stereo system) This little gem combines a single cd with cassette. I like the auto repeat function. The size and price and combo unit had great appeal. Never used the remote, so don't know. Easy to "install" and use right away - no complex hookup needed. I don't have any complaints about the sound quality or functionality of this unit.

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey (That worked in several electronic stores),, I am often asked to write and or discuss various audio products and recordings from the 60's and 70's.

TEAC AD500 Combination CD/Cassette Deck

If you are looking for a very good unit that will play both CD's and tapes, this is a wise choice.

Teac has a strong reputation and quality for those that don't see the justification for spending more then 215.00 to 225.00.

There are a couple of terrific features included in this unit. The headphone jack has a volume control and the tape deck has pitch control. If you have ever found a tape sounding too fast or a bit on the slow side, you can adjust the pitch for normal playback.

The entire AD500 is under twelve pounds.

As always try to use quality tapes such as Maxell or TDK for the cassette portion and please keep the tape heads clean or it circumvents the idea of a nice investment. Dirty heads will give the playback muddy results.


Enjoy the music and be well,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"

I use it to convert old tapes to CD (via computer), as well as playing CDs and cassettes on it. Having the two media in one unit is a real space saver and convenient, too. The mechanicals and sound performance are excellent. Headphones port with its own vol. contol a nice feature. Thanks, Teac.