Total harmonic distortion: < 0.6 % (at -4dB, 160 nwb/m)
Signal-to-noise ratio: >59 dB (without Dolby)
Noise reduction improvement (dynamics):
at Dolby B at 5 kHz: 69dB
at Dolby C at 5 kHz: 78dB
at Dolby S at 5 kHz: 81dB
Auto-Reverse: No
Title Search: Yes
Dolby: B, C, S
MPX Filter : yes
HX pro: yes
Fader: No
Pitch Control: No
CD Synchro Recording: Yes
Normal : 20-19,000 Hz (at +-6dB),
Chrome: 20-19,000 Hz (at +-6dB),
Metal: 20 - 21, 000 Hz (at +-6dB),
at Dolby B at 5 kHz: 69dB
at Dolby C at 5 kHz: 78dB< /li>
at Dolby S at 5 kHz: 81dB
Dolby S noise reduction, also Dolby B, C, HX Pro,
Super Auto BLE XD: calibration computer on 4 levels, Pioneer s best.
FLEX (Frequency Level Expander): height increase for old tapes
3 sound heads, backband control (monitor switching) of recordings possible
2 drive motors
Reson ance and vibration damping design features: Chassis with honeycomb ribs, cassette stabilization and large damper feet
Switchable MPX filter
Switch-off display
CD synchronization with Pioneer CD players via SR system connection
Remote controllable via Pioneer SR system connection (3.5mm cable with 2 jack plugs, mono, required)
Memory
Music search run with direct access
Automatic band type setting
Headphone output ( not adjustable)
Timer pre-set (playback, recording)
4-digit electronic counter with three display functions ( numeric, real-time, remaining time)
Fluorescence level meter with peak hold,
additional meter range circuit: detail range can be viewed better when recording
similar to Pioneer CT-S640 S, which has 2 more Dolby- S chips and one more motor, as well as slightly better frequency responses, but was built longer. (With the CT-S540 S, only Dolby B can be heard when recording with a backband check)
similar in construction to its successor, the Pioneer CT-S550 S, which was built longer and has an extra motor for the cassette compartment/servo functions.
CT-S 440 S
CT-S 540 S
CT-S 640 S
CT-S 740 S
Real-time display is not carried along when coiling - for all Pioneer devices with electr. Counter same "problem" ;
Only 1 test in Hifi magazines of BR Germany, Audio 12/1995: comparison test, upper class, 70 points, 4 ears (!), Test winner