Technics CD-4 Quadraphonic System

[Jamie Longmire]

I’m looking for general info on the Technics CD-4 Quadraphonic system.

if there are any other enthusiasts who own or have knowledge about them

 

Are they any good?

Where can I get one repaired in Sydney?

What their resale value is?

etc

 

 

Edited November 6, 2023 by Jamie Longmire
Wrong brand name

[audiofeline]

HiFi Engine might have the user and service manual for your components. 

An item of that age would probably need/benefit from capacitors being replaced (they have an age limit), this is a common repair. 

It's had to give an idea of resale value without giving the specific model number(s).  Ebay/Gumtree/etc can give you an idea (but don't be mislead by listings that have unrealistic high values that don't sell). 

There is a sticky at the top of this forum with recommended/suggested repairers. 

[Jamie Longmire]

I actually have to rename the title as it is not a TEAC but a Technics CD-4 Quadraphonics system

 

Model: SS-1200

 

I have all the original documentation including brochures, manuals, warranty cards and purchace receipts.

[Jamie Longmire]

6 hours ago, audiofeline said:

HiFi Engine might have the user and service manual for your components. 

An item of that age would probably need/benefit from capacitors being replaced (they have an age limit), this is a common repair. 

It's had to give an idea of resale value without giving the specific model number(s).  Ebay/Gumtree/etc can give you an idea (but don't be mislead by listings that have unrealistic high values that don't sell). 

There is a sticky at the top of this forum with recommended/suggested repairers. 

Thanks audiofeline

[audiofeline]

You have quite a time capsule from the early 70's. 

CD-4 required a high-quality cart with Shibata stylus shape.

Many CD-4 records have had the high-freq rear channel info removed by playing with inferior styli. 

The quality of the system you have would depend on your frame of reference.  I would guess that it would have limitations of many systems of it's day, and a high quality 2-channel system will be much more enjoyable.  Still, there are a few 4-channel enthusiasts out there who would be quite interested in your system.

 

There is a bit of info on CD-4 on the web, these will get you started...

https://www.quadraphonicquad.com/forums/forums/discrete-lp-formats-cd-4-ud-4.22/

https://www.petervis.com/record_players_and_turntables/cd-4-quadraphonic/cd-4-quadraphonic.html

 

[Jamie Longmire]

4 hours ago, audiofeline said:

You have quite a time capsule from the early 70's. 

CD-4 required a high-quality cart with Shibata stylus shape.

Many CD-4 records have had the high-freq rear channel info removed by playing with inferior styli. 

The quality of the system you have would depend on your frame of reference.  I would guess that it would have limitations of many systems of it's day, and a high quality 2-channel system will be much more enjoyable.  Still, there are a few 4-channel enthusiasts out there who would be quite interested in your system.

 

There is a bit of info on CD-4 on the web, these will get you started...

https://www.quadraphonicquad.com/forums/forums/discrete-lp-formats-cd-4-ud-4.22/

https://www.petervis.com/record_players_and_turntables/cd-4-quadraphonic/cd-4-quadraphonic.html

 

Rob, your insights have truly opened the door for me on this topic. I have, just now, learned so much. I'll come back in a bit once I have read through your links.

 

best, Jamie

[mkaramazov]

On 06/11/2023 at 10:58 PM, Jamie Longmire said:

Rob, your insights have truly opened the door for me on this topic. I have, just now, learned so much. I'll come back in a bit once I have read through your links.

 

best, Jamie

 

Hi there, I know a little on these, including on the cartridge used, which is quite sought after - the Panasonic EPC 451c. These Technics quadraphonic systems used a strain gauge phono cartridge, which sound excellent if set up properly. I created a page here on SNA discussing my own experiments with one of these cartridges. 

 

Those console systems sound quite good, but resale is a bit hit and miss because only a small band of collectors would appreciate them. If it has the original cartridge this can be worth something. 

 

Can I ask, what exactly is wrong with your system? 

[Jimmy H]

Hi All, 

I have a SS-1200 too, is it possible to get a scanned copy of the manual, ive searched high and low looking for one.