A cassette deck is a device that allows you to play and record cassette tapes. Cassette decks connect to your home audio system via a receiver. Most decks today come with headphone jacks, and include some kind of control panel where most functions are. Some may even have a microphone input. Cassette decks usually do not come with remotes, but are remote compatible.
Cassette decks come single or double.
If you need to dub cassettes, you ll need a dual cassette deck, if not, than stick with a single one. Well, you can still record from several different sources onto cassette. Enjoy all the various play modes like Intro-Scan, Synchro Start, and Music Search among others. These are more common than single decks. On a dual deck, you have the convenience of dubbing from one cassette to another, usually with the option of recording it in various speeds.