Single Well Denon Cassette Deck in very good condition DRM-500
$145.00
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Single Well Denon Cassette Deck in very good condition, tested and working nicely.
This Denon DRM-500 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was first sold by Denon in 1989 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $250 and discontinued 2 years later in 1991.
The main features of the Denon DRM-500 are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter and memory stop, automatic tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.
Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.
Level meters used on the DRM-500 are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the DRM-500 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.
Dolby C-type used in the DRM-500 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. The Dolby HX PRO system provides precise bias control during recording to reduce distortion and improve linearity in the high-frequency range, the result is recorded sound that is highly faithful to the original. The 19kHz multiplex pilot signal present in FM stereo broadcasts can cause false triggering of the noise reduction system. The switchable MPX filter of the DRM-500 filters out the pilot signal, and assuring proper Dolby processing of FM stereo programs.
For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for playback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.
Specifications:
Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s
Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
Motor: 1 x reel, 1 x capstan
Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal
Noise Reduction: B, C
Headroom Extension: HX Pro
Frequency Response: 25Hz to 18kHz (Metal tape)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 72dB (dolby C)
Wow and Flutter: 0.055%
Input: 80mV (line), 80mV (mic)
Output: 0.775V (line)
Dimensions: 434 x 125 x 275mm, Weight: 3.9kg
Includes soft copy of manual in PDF. Asking $145 for this good quality Denon deck.
| Weight | 8.60 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21.09 × 8.92 × 14.83 in |
| Cassette Wells | Single Well |
| Noise Reduction | Dolby B, Dolby C |
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