I am not an expert on this model. So I took it to a vintage electronic repair shop with over 30 yrs experience to have bench tested and restored. Total Machine was cleaned and lubricated,tape path was aligned and heads demagnetized, tape speed adjusted , all pots cleaned, Capacitors were checked and replaced if necessary. This a restored and professionally tested! This is not only great appearing deck, like many on eBay, it is bench tested which is rarely the case with many RT-909 for sale. It has the original operation instructions. weights over 40lbs so shipping will be high.