Classic Tech - Sony TC-D5 Field Recorder

Originally an expensive tool for professionals, old cassette field recorders are a good option for people looking for a high quality compact deck.
The ebay links below will reveal if there are any TC-D5s on ebay

Sony TC-D5
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Alternatively these links will look for my second recommendation - the Marantz PMD430 (US) or CP430 (UK)

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I've also put together a list below of some alternative models that might be worth looking into...I'm sure there's plenty of others too.
JVC-KD2
JVC KD-1635
JVC KD-1636
Marantz/Superscope CD 330
Nakamichi 550
Teac PC-10
Technics RS-686 DS
Philips D-6920
Sony TC-D5
Uher CR-240

That Tascam Deck I mentioned at the end is currently on pre-order at B&H Photo:
Note - It does look like a not-so-cheap yet nasty cash-in. You should read this thread about it on tapeheads before making a decision.

The cassette used in the video can be purchased from here:
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The song used in the video is this:

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CORRECTION:
The headphone jack is 6.3mm not 6.5mm. The people who already know this know this - the ones that don't don't care.