Pioneer CT-S 820 S specifications

Category : Dolby-S

Brand : Pioneer

General

connectors

Tech nical data

special features

number of inputs: 3
- Stereo RCA (Line In, RCA)
- Pioneer system bus to 3.5 mm Jack
- CD Synchro socket

number of outputs: 3
- Stereo RCA (Line Out, RCA)
- Pioneer system bus to 3.5 mm Jack
- headphone output, adjustable, gold-plated

heads: 3
motor: 3
band types: IEC I, IEC II, IEC IV
frequency response:
- Normal: 15 Hz-20,000 Hz (at +-6 dB)
- chrome: 15 Hz-20,000 Hz (at +-6 dB)
- metal: 15 to 21,000 Hz (at +-6 dB)
total harmonic distortion: <0,6% (-4 dB, 160nwb/m)
signal-to-noise ratio: without Dolby: 60 dB
- with Dolby B: >70 dB (at 5 kHz)
- with Dolby C: >79 dB (at 5 kHz)
- with Dolby S: >82 dB (at 5 kHz)
dynamic Dolby C/ Dolby S for chrome cassette (information according to Audio 10/1993, p:
- at 315 Hz 63 dB (C), at 10 kHz 58 dB (C),
- at 315 Hz 70 dB (S), at 10 kHz 65 dB (S).
Synchronism fluctuations: 0,023 % WRMS , 0,056 % (DIN, rated).
Rewinding time for a C60 cassette: 80 sec.
Auto-Reverse: No
Track Search: (MS): 15 tracks forward and backward
Dolby: Dolby B-C-S, HX-Pro
MPX Filter : Yes (switchable)
Fader: No
Pitch Control: No
CD synchro Recording: Yes, extra jack (extra cable required and a Pioneer CD player)

Super Auto BLE calibration automatic (calibration computer at 3 measurement points for Bias, Level and equalization)
Closed Loop Dual Capstan tape drive, the pinch roller suspension is made of metal,
Reference Master drive in the Z - shape for better band running obliquely installed
drive elements are firmly mounted on an iron die - casting base to be free from material fatigue
cartridge is held firmly in play, and Record - high precision
belt loop prevention automatic (ATL C)
Digital Tension Control
motor-operated cassette compartment
fully electronic drive control
vibration and resonance-absorbing design ("honeycomb" -case)
High-resolution fluorescent Display, multi-or can be switched off
counter 2 operating modes (real-time counting of the drive, linear counter)
display-area voters (= Meter Range: wide / advanced)
Tape Return / Return Play = Zero return function / automatic start of Playback
Automatic mute (automatic insertion of spaces)
Timer-connection for playback and recording
resonance-absorbing feet
gold-Plated RCA Jacks and headphone Jack
Hold button for top-level storage to the next level
Adjustable headphone output
Demo function is activated
track and title selection: up to +/- 15 title
aluminum - Front, also the recording level plate is made of metal

The technical parameters are in Many of the smaller CT S 620 the same or similar (up to Dolby S and the use of finer playback amplifier). The dimensions and the design also (largely) match.

AUDIO 10/1993: Top class, 80 points, 4 ears, AUDIO purchase recommendation. "Plus: Very elaborate and solid drive, excellent sound quality, automatic tape measurement. Minus: Impractical counter" (AUDIO 10/1993, p.24)
STEREO 2/1994, comparison test (including also with Pioneer CT-S 920 S ): STEREO recommendation, excellent, 3 stars. "Pioneer 's top drive, combined with Dolby S - a hot tip at this price" (leaderboard)