
The marantz March 1988 catalog presents the W cassette deck lineup - the “W” standing for dual auto-reverse (W-Reverse). The flagship SD565 is based on the top-of-the-line SD585 design and features dual capstans, two-speed sync dubbing and Dolby C noise reduction. The SD385 offers a similar feature set at a more accessible price point, while the SD285 is the entry-level model without a reverse mechanism. The back cover of the catalog also advertises the ST-54 FM tuner and the LS-60GX speaker system.
- Wリバース - W-Reverse (dual auto-reverse) - playback and recording in both tape directions
- デュアルキャプスタン - Dual capstan - separate drive for tape feed and takeup for stable tension
- 2スピードシンクロダビング - Two-speed sync dubbing - deck-to-deck transfer in real time or at double speed
- クイック・ミュージック・センサー - QMS (Quick Music Sensor) - automatic blank search to locate the start of a recording
- ドルビーC - Dolby C - second-generation noise reduction providing up to 20 dB noise suppression
| Model | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| marantz SD565 | cassette deck with dual auto-reverse | ¥69,800 |
| marantz SD385 | cassette deck with dual auto-reverse | ¥49,800 |
| marantz SD285 | cassette deck | ¥42,900 |
昭和63年3月(1988 March)HS500388SG

