Nakamichi CR-4 E specifications

General

connectors

Tech nical data

special features

number of inputs: 1
- Line 50mV/30 KOhm
number of outputs: 2
- Line Out 0.5 V/2.2 kOhm - variable
- headphone Line Out Converter adjustable

heads: 3
motor: 3
flutter: ± 0,027% (WRMS ), ± 0,048% (DIN)
band types: type I / II / IV
frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz (recording levels: - 20 dB, Type IV, Type II)
total harmonic distortion: less than 0.8 % (400 Hz, 0 dB, type IV)
signal-to-noise ratio: better than 66 dB with Dolby B, 72 dB with Dolby C (metal)
rewind Time: approx. 80 seconds (C-60)
Auto-Reverse: no
title search: no
Dolby B / C
MPX-Filter : Yes, switchable
Fader: no
Pitch-control: no
CD Synchro recording: no

3 separate (discrete) Heads - with-tape monitoring
3 motors for the drive
Asymmetric double-Capstan direct drive
Bias/Level-calibration with test tone generator
LED level display with 2 x 13 segments
output level (Line Out) adjustable it regulates at the same time, the headphone output
copper-plated Chassis to avoid radiation
2-protected power supplies
gold-Plated in - and outputs
Adjustable headphone output

The "E" of this series stands for "European model". In other countries and continents, other prices were common and devices with a different power supply were sold

Stereoplay 4/1988: comparison test with Teac V-9 70 X). Top class II (at that time the highest classification for cassette decks) - together with the Teac .
STEREO 4/1988: Single test. Stereo verdict: Very good. "Absolute top class" (next to Nakamichi DRAGON and Revox B 215 )
AUDIO 1/1989: Top class, sound 85 points (!), "5 Ears" (One of only four devices that got "5 ears" (Special sound award) with audio - three were Nakamichi 's.)
HIFI VISION 6/1989: Top class, 2nd place