Sony TC-K 690 specifications

Category : Cassette decks

Brand : Sony

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• brand: Sony
• model: TC-K 690
• type: cassette Tape Deck
• year of construction: 1992 - 1994
• Made in Japan
• color: Black
• remote control: optional RM-J701
• power consumption: 19 W
• dimensions: 430 x 123 x 300 mm (WxHxD)
• weight: 4.9 kg
• factory price approx.: 650 DM

• number of inputs:
  • 1 x RCA
• number of outputs:
  • 1 x RCA
  • 1 X earphone

• 1 x RCA

• 1 x RCA
• 1 X earphone

• heads: 3
• motor: 3
• flutter: +- 0,05% W. RMS
• band types: all
• frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (Metal)
• total harmonic distortion: 0.4% for type I
• signal-to-noise ratio:
  • 57dB (type I)
  • 59dB (type II)
  • 60dB (type IV)
• Auto-Reverse:
• title search: Yes
• Dolby B + C + HX Pro
• MPX-Filter : Yes
• Fader: no
• Pitch-control: no
• CD Synchro recording:

• 57dB (type I)
• 59dB (type II)
• 60dB (type IV)

• 3 heads: recording, playback, and erase head
• tape control and monitor circuit for headphone or amplifier
• Electronically controlled 3-motors drive 2 motors for drive
• Closed Loop Dual Capstan
• Bias (bias current) and recording level (Level) calibration for optimal recording quality with any type of tape by Sony typical semi-automatic test circuit
• Ceramic cassette holder for stable tape drive
• Dolby B and C, as well as Dolby HX-Pro noise reduction
• Motorized cassette compartment, opens and closes at the push of a button
• the Display can be switched off
• track skip function (Multi-AMS) and memory-guided playback start
• timer-controlled recording and playback when connected to a separate timer
• Digital 4-digit counter (Linear/ real-time)

• Identical with Sony TC-K 679 IT (USA)
• The last Sony device the 600 series with Dual Capstan tape drive. The following devices all have a single-capstan drive.
• The drive is taken from the TC-K 670.

• Other models of the same series:
• Sony TC-K 390
• Sony TC-K 490
• Sony TC-K 590
• Sony TC-K 690
• Sony TC-K 679 ES
• Sony TC-K 790 ES
• Sony TC-K 890 ES
• Sony TC-K 990 ES

• Picture: Sony TC-K 690

• STEREO 1/1993: Comparison test of cassette decks around 600 DM: Stereo recommendation "Very good", 2 stars. Test winner. Budding top class 70%, sound quality 72%, practicality 80%, workmanship 53%, equipment 74%.
• Review in "FonoForum" 1 / 1993 (agrees with Stereo 1/1993)
• AUDIO 8/1992: Comparison test Cassette decks: mid-range, sound 60 points, 2 ears

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