Onkyo TA-2940 specifications

Category : Cassette decks

Brand : Onkyo

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• manufacturer:Onkyo
• model: TA-2940
• type: single
• year of construction: 1992 - 94
• Made in Japan
• color: Black and silver
• remote control: no
• Remote control: Yes, in the Onkyo - RI System
• power consumption: 18W
• dimensions: 455 x 120 x 310 mm
• weight: 5.3 kg
• factory price approx.: 700 DM

• number of inputs: 2
  • LINE IN (RCA, RCA)
  • Onkyo 's RI system Jack (3.5 mm)

• LINE IN (RCA, RCA)
• Onkyo 's RI system Jack (3.5 mm)

• number of outputs: 3
  • LINE OUT (RCA, RCA)
  • headphone output, Jack 6.3 mm
  • Onkyo 's RI system Jack (3.5 mm)

• LINE OUT (RCA, RCA)
• headphone output, Jack 6.3 mm
• Onkyo 's RI system Jack (3.5 mm)

• heads: 3 - tape monitoring
• motor: 3 (All for the drive)
• flutter: 0,045% (WRMS ), with 0.09% (DIN)
• band types: Fer ro, Chrome, Metal
• frequency response:
  • Normal: 20 Hz - 18kHz
  • High: 20 Hz - 18 kHz
  • Metal: 20 Hz - 19kHz
• THD:
• signal-to-noise ratio: 58 dB (Rhein iron, without Dolby)
• Auto-Reverse: no
• title search: Yes
• Dolby: B, C,
• Dolby HX Pro
• MPX Filter : Yes
• Fader: no
• Pitch-control: no
• CD Synchro recording: no

• Normal: 20 Hz - 18kHz
• High: 20 Hz - 18 kHz
• Metal: 20 Hz - 19kHz

• 3 heads and tape monitor (monitor circuit)
• 3 engines, all drive
• title search, even with your own buttons
• Bias Control to control the bias
• The head is slide-resistant and aging-resistant on a cast iron platform mounted against vibrations and the form changes, such as in the case of plastic
• Outstanding dynamics - the device free of distortion rel. be highly controlled - all tests have proven this.
• The display is onkyotypically mint-green and red (on both color models)
• The counter plays in real time and can also display the remaining time.
• In the Onkyo RI system, the device can be operated remotely- with many CD player and amplifier remote controls

• Other models of the same series:
  • Onkyo TA-2051 (slightly more expensive, with double capstan drive), from 1993

• Onkyo TA- 2051 (slightly more expensive, with double capstan drive), from 1993

• Predecessor model: Onkyo TA-2850
• Successor model: Onkyo TA-6310

• The headphone output is not adjustable
• The drive was not developed by Onkyo , but by Alps " bought in addition".
• The Dolby circuits are not shown in the display

• STEREOPLAY 12/1992: Comparison test, top class II. Sounded very good, equipment good, construction very good.
• STEREOPLAY 5/1993: in "Recorder-Special" - "Recorder Hits" Profile: Top class II,Stereoplay tip. "The Onkyo TA-2940 focuses on the essentials: good drive and excellent sound. Thanks to a well-chosen working point, it harmonizes with almost all tapes. Sound profile: crisp, dynamic and lively." (ibid p.28)
• STEREO 5/1993: comparison test, no recommendation (mainly due to the relatively high price, the price / performance ratio and two good competing devices)."Plus: +robust three-motor drive; +outstanding dynamics with chrome and metal band; Minus“ -no clock start possible

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