Pioneer CT-W505R - Cassette Deck - Good

Why This One

• Good condition — clearly used but works as it should
• Fully tested — all applicable functions verified working
• Double auto-reverse deck with ALCA, Auto BLE, HX Pro, and Dolby B/C.
• A feature-rich dual-deck at a fraction of its original mid-fi retail price.

Condition: Good

This Pioneer CT-W505R is a good-condition cassette deck. It has passed our 10-point functional test, with 4 item(s) not applicable to this unit. Please review all photos carefully, as they provide an accurate representation of the cosmetic condition of the product.

What's Included

• Pioneer CT-W505R
• No additional accessories included

About This Model

The Pioneer CT-W505R is a double auto-reverse cassette deck from 1998, built around dual independent transport mechanisms — Deck 1 for playback and Deck 2 for both record and playback. It supports Type I, CrO2, and Metal tape, with a frequency response reaching 20 Hz–16.5 kHz on Metal and a wow and flutter figure of just 0.09%. Noise reduction covers Dolby B and C (76 dB S/N with Dolby C), and HX Pro headroom extension is included. Among its more distinctive features are ALCA (Automatic Level Control with Tape Analysis), which records and compares a test signal to set optimal recording levels; Auto BLE, which automatically configures bias and equalisation per tape type; and FLEX, which compensates high-frequency playback response by up to 12 dB around 10 kHz. Additional capabilities include high-speed and normal-speed dubbing, CD sync recording, relay playback, blank skip, and twin 4-digit electronic tape counters with real-time and tape-length modes.

A great opportunity to own a Pioneer CT-W505R at this price point.