DT-4550 S

The Mitsubishi DT-4550 S is a stereo cassette tape deck produced between 1978 and 1980 in Japan. It features a 4 Track / 2 Channel head configuration and operates at a speed of 1⅞ ips (4.76 cm/s). The deck is designed for normal tape usage and utilizes a mechanical transport system for tape loading. The cassette must be inserted with the intended playback side facing forward. The body of the deck is constructed in a metal silver and black finish, reflecting a classic aesthetic of its time. At its launch, the original price was approximately 49,800 Yen in Japan, which equates to about 750 DM. It sits within a product series that also includes various other Mitsubishi components such as amplifiers and tuners.