This vintage Panasonic reel to reel deck, model RQ-105s, is a must-have for any audio enthusiast. With its capstan drive tape recorder/player, it ensures high-quality sound playback. This item, part of the vintage cassette decks category, is a great addition to any collection of vintage electronics and consumer electronics. The unit was tested using 4 C-type batteries and it sounded like it was "on" but otherwise untested with tape and reels.