
The AIWA CS-80 is a high-end portable stereo radio cassette recorder introduced in 1979 as the flagship model of AIWA’s “Basic Carry Compo” series.
Designed as a portable Hi-Fi component system, it combined home stereo performance with battery-powered portability, making it one of the most advanced boomboxes of its era. Featuring a powerful 7.4-watt stereo amplifier (3.7W + 3.7W) and a two-way speaker system with 16 cm woofers and 52 mm tweeters.
The CS-80 delivered impressive sound quality for a portable unit. The AM/FM stereo tuner provided excellent reception, while the cassette deck supported both normal and chrome tapes and included manual recording level controls with dual VU meters.

RADIO SECTION
Receivable Frequency Range: FM 76 ~ 90MHz, AM 525 ~ 1605kHz
Antenna: FM Whip Antenna, AM Ferrite Bar Antenna, FM External Antenna Terminal
TAPE RECORDER SECTION
Track System: 4 Tracks, 2 Channels
Erase System: Permanent Magnet Type
Recording System: AC Bias System
Playback System: AC Bias System
Usable Tapes: C-30, C-60, C-90 (C-120)
Recording Time: 60 Minutes (C-60 Tape)
Frequency Response: 40 ~ 12500Hz (Normal Tape), 40 ~ 14000Hz (CrO₂ Tape)
Wow And Flutter: 0.07% (WRMS)
S/N Ratio: 54dB (Line Out, JIS)
Microphone: Built-In Condenser Microphone ×2
Semiconductors Used: 10 ICs, 62 Transistors, 30 Diodes, 5 LEDs
Speakers: Woofer 160mm Round Type ×2, Tweeter 52mm Round Type ×2
Maximum Music Power Output: Total 7.4W (3.7W + 3.7W) (EIAJ/DC)
Input Terminals: Mic Jack, 3.5mm Mini Type ×2, Line In Jack, Pin Type ×2, Phono Jack, Pin Type ×2
Output Terminals: Line Out Jack, Pin Type ×2, Ext. Speaker Jack, 3.5mm Mini Type ×2, Phones Jack, 6.3mm Standard Type ×1
Power Source: Dry Batteries DC 9V (Size D ×6), AC Power Source AC 100V 50/60Hz, Car Battery (Using Adapter)
Power Consumption (AC Operation): 17 W
Dimensions: 490mm (W) × 370mm (H) × 130mm (D)
Weight: 7 kg (Including Batteries)
ACCESSORIES
AC Cord × 1
Cassette Tape × 1
Cleaning Kit × 1
Size D Batteries × 6
Erasing Brush × 1
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