Original price approx.: 1400 $, 3.000 DM (lt Stereoplay)
Exterior
Front Loading
Orientation Left
Black Finish; also silver see picture.
Front Loading
Orientation Left
Black Finish; also silver see picture.
Connectivity
Wireless Remote Control Receiver
Headphones
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Wireless Remote Control Receiver
Headphones
RCA Input/Output Connectors
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3 Heads
4 Motors
Microprocessor Controlled
Speed
1? ips - 4.76 cm/s
Transport
Dual -Capstan Transport
Belt Drive (Capstan)
Direct Loading
Auto Shutoff
1? ips - 4.76 cm/s
Dual -Capstan Transport
Belt Drive (Capstan)
Direct Loading
Auto Shutoff
Tape Capability
Normal / Chrome / Metal Tape Capability
Manual Tape Type Selection
Normal/ Chrome / Metal Tape Capability
Manual Tape Type Selection
Frequency Response
Type I and II: 18 Hz - 20 kHz
Type IV: 18 Hz - 23 kHz
< li>Type I and II: 18 Hz - 20 kHz
Type IV: 18 Hz - 23 kHz
Noise Reduction: Dolby-B and C
MPX Filter
Dyneq "Dynamic Record equilizer", controls height fraction in the recorded signal, similar to HX Pro.
Actilinear Recording
Calibration
15kHz Test Tone
Manual Azimuth Calibration
Manual Bias Calibration
Manual Level Calibration
Manual Playback Azimuth Correction
15kHz Test Tone
Manual Azimuth Calibration
Manual Bias Calibration
Manual Level Calibration
Manual Playback Azimuth Correction
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Timer: Recording/Playback
Memory Repeat and Stop
Real-Time Tape Monitoring
Cue / Review
Full Logic Transport Control
Display
4-Digit Digital Counter / Linear Tape Counter
Analog Needle Meters
Indicators
Cassette Back Lighting
Preamplifier
Record Level Balance Control
Output-Level Control
Master Record Level Control
Timer: Recording/Playback
Memory Repeat and Stop
Real-Time Tape Monitoring
Cue / Review
Full Logic Transport Control
4-Digit Digital Counter / Linear Tape Counter
Analog Needle Meters
Cassette Back Lighting
Record Level Balance Control
Output-Level Control
Master Record Level Control
TCD 3014 A
Audio USA 9/1984 (see link);
Stereoplay 5/1984: "Top class II" (same group as the legendary Nakamichi Dragon; best rating of cassette decks on Stereoplay in time; on tape machines "Top class I").
[1] Test Audio USA at stereo2go; according to posts on the site, this could be discontinued in 2016 (beginning of June 2016); Unfortunately no longer available in December 2017.
[2] Comparing the legendary cassette decks in the hifi wiki.