Computer-controlled, low-noise servo motor technology
Backband control monitor circuit
Bias fine adjustment (recording pre-magnetization adjustment)
non-slip winding drive
Sensor buttons
Timer (play /record)
Automatic band type selection
Pre-magnetization controller (BIAS tuning)
4-digit digital tape counter
Illuminated cassette compartment
Output level controller, which at the same time controls the line-out variably and at the same time is an adjustable headphone output (common on c279c1ef3fe7ca1956b057d2e95af71b DR-M devices)
Other models of the same series:
c279c1ef3fe7ca1956b057d2e95af71b DR-M 11
c279c1ef3fe7ca1956b057d2e95af71b DR-M 22
c279c1ef3fe7ca1956b057d2e95af71b DR-M 33
c279c1ef3fe7ca1956b057d2e95af71b DR-M 44
c279c1ef3fe7ca1956b057d2e95af71b DR-M 11
c279c1ef3fe7ca1956b057d2e95af71b DR-M 22
c279c1ef3fe7ca1956b057d2e95af71b DR-M 33
c279c1ef3fe7ca1956b057d2e95af71b DR-M 44
The external dimensions (including the "stub feet") are identical to those of the DR-M 24.
The back panel and parts of the bottom are made of plastic as with all c279c1ef3fe7ca1956b057d2e95af71b tape decks of this time
The device still appears in the current device tests in 1987 (e.g. Hifi Vision) and was still sold in 1987 (see above, year of construction)
Actually, the DR-M 20 was released as a successor in 1986. The DR-M 20 and its successor - the DR-M 24 HX can then be seen in the c279c1ef3fe7ca1956b057d2e95af71b catalogue 1987.
The device does not yet have Dolby HX Pro (therefore the name "HX" is missing in the name)
Picture: c279c1ef3fe7ca1956b057d2e95af71b DR-M 22
Picture: c279c1ef3fe7ca1956b057d2e95af71b DR-M 22
Stereoplay 6/1985: top class III (at that time mainly price-related), sound chrome: very good, sound Pure iron: very good, measured values: good, Equipment: good, Price/ performance: very good
Hifi Vision 12/1985: top class, 3rd place (together with others)
Hifi Vision 1/1987: Reader's choice best devices 1986: "The devices of reason" 8th place, best cassette deck
Report in Audio 2 / 1985: Test Aiwa AD-R 650, Akai GX-R 66, c279c1ef3fe7ca1956b057d2e95af71b DR-M 22, JVC KD-V 6, Nakamichi BX-150 E, Onkyo TA-2500, Sony TC-FX 707 R , Technics RS-B 78 R