tape deck
Vintage audio component
A tape deck is a component for playing and recording audio cassettes or reel-to-reel tapes, typically without built-in amplification or speakers.
Unlike a complete tape player, a deck connects to a separate stereo system: The tape deck was the centerpiece of any serious home audio setup in the 1980s.
Now largely obsolete, replaced by digital formats.
Magnetic audio cartridge
- rewindReturn to beginning
- fast-forwardAccelerated playback mode
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- playRecreation or staged drama
stop · eject · record button · heads · capstan · auto-reverse · Dolby · track
Evoking recent past
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- analogComparable equivalent
- boomboxPortable stereo with speakers
- WalkmanPortable personal cassette player
ghetto blaster · 1980s · 1970s · collectible · classic · Pioneer · portable · car stereo
Two-channel audio system
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
- tunerDevice selecting broadcast frequencies
- equalizerWhat evens things out
speakers · hi-fi · sound system · volume · bass · treble · headphones · audiophile
cassette
Magnetic audio cartridge
- rewindReturn to beginning
- fast-forwardAccelerated playback mode
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
play · stop · eject · record button · heads · capstan · auto-reverse · Dolby · track · pitch control
retro
Evoking recent past
Walkman · ghetto blaster · 1980s · 1970s · collectible · classic · Pioneer · portable · car stereo · eight-track
stereo
Two-channel audio system
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
- tunerDevice selecting broadcast frequencies
equalizer · speakers · hi-fi · sound system · volume · bass · treble · headphones · audiophile · RCA jacks
- 70s electronics8-track, Atari, Betamax, cassette player, CB radio
- audio devicesmicrophone, mic, CD player, iPod, stereo
- car audiocar radio, car stereo, head unit, stereo, infotainment
- vintage audiophonograph, gramophone, turntable, record player, reel-to-reel
- deckssundeck, foredeck, quarterdeck
- analog audioturntable, vinyl, record player, phonograph, gramophone
tape deckstreaming device
Hardware for internet television
iPod · smart speaker · turntable · record player · CD player
tape deckstreaming service
Internet media delivery platform
Spotify · smart speaker · wireless speaker · iPhone · AirPods
tape, deck, recorder, taped, tapes, decks, taping, decked, tape head