extract from the report "Stereoplay": Sony DTC-2000
Only for the German market, it was first offered in technical terms, the other version, which can't be done on a different device name to recognize. The genuine rear belt control pulley offered in all other markets from the model launch was missing here. The device intended for the German market had a head drum with only 2 heads, the international version had a 4-head drum.
The 4-head version was subsequently also offered in Germany at the same price.
Important for second-hand buyers: Devices with a 2-head drum can be recognized by the missing "Tape Monitor" switch directly above the level controller.