Harman/kardon CD 491 specifications

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• manufacturer: harman/kardon
• model no: CD 491
• type: cassette Tape Deck
• year of construction: 1983 - 1986
• Made in: Japan / USA
• color: Black, champagne
• remote control: no
• power consumption: 60 Watt
• dimensions: 443 x 123 x 345 mm (W x h x d)
• weight: 7.2 kg
• original price: $: 1'099 = approx. 2'800 DM in the year 1983

• number of inputs:
  • Line in (2x RCA)
  • Microphone (2x 6.35 mm Jack)
• number of outputs:
  • Line in (2x RCA)
  • Headphone (6.35 mm Jack)

• Line in (2x RCA)
• Microphone (2x 6.35 mm Jack)

• Line in (2x RCA)
• Headphone (6.35 mm Jack)

• heads: 3 (separate A/W-heads: Sendust and ferrite)
• motor: 3
• tape speed: 4.75 cm/s
• flutter: ± of 0.025% (WRMS ), ± 0,04% (DIN)
• band types: type I / II / IV
• frequency response:
  • Normal/CrO2 tape: 20-24.000 Hz (±3 dB)
  • pure iron band: 20-26.000 Hz (±3 dB)
• total harmonic distortion: 0.9% a
• signal-to-noise ratio:
  • 58 dB (Dolby off)
  • 66 dB (Dolby B)
  • 75 dB (Dolby C)
• Dolby: B / C / HX-Pro
• MPX-Filter : Yes, switchable

• Normal/CrO2 tape: 20-24.000 Hz (±3 dB)
• pure iron band: 20-26.000 Hz (±3 dB)

• 58 dB (Dolby off)
• 66 dB (Dolby B)
• 75 dB (Dolby C)

• Left
• Bias calibration with test tone generator
• Level calibration (channel) with test tone generator
• LED level display with 2 x 16 segments and Peak-Hold (switchable)

• Direct-Drive, Dual -Capstan
• Auto-Reverse: no
• tape lighting
• Electronic counter
• title search: Yes
• Fader/Mute: Yes
• Pitch-control: no
• CD Synchro recording: no
• output level adjustable.

• Other models of the same series:
• harman/kardon CD 91
• harman/kardon CD 191
• harman/kardon CD 291
• harman/kardon CD 391
• harman/kardon CD 491

• Excerpt from brochure: Harman /kardon CD 491

• Excerpt from brochure: Harman/kardon CD 491

• All-time top device of the company Harman/Kardon
• in reviews compared to Nakamichi DRAGON - Absolute top class
  • Audio 6/1984 (four ears), see link.
  • Stereoplay 5/1984: "Top class II" (same group as the legendary Nakamichi Dragon; best classification of cassette decks at Stereoplay in time; at tape machines "Top class I").

• Audio 6/1984 (four ears), see link.
• Stereoplay 5/1984: "Top class II" (same group as the legendary Nakamichi Dragon; best classification of cassette decks at Stereoplay in time; at tape machines "Top class I").

• Audio-Test 6/1984 (vs. Braun C3), available December 10, 2017.
• List of high-end cassette decks in comparison,
• Dolby HX Pro at German Wikipedia.

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