Technics RS-8R
¥ 59,800 (around 1983)
Commentary
Reverse deck of record jacket size equipped with dbx system.
Equipped with a playback reverse function, continuous playback from one side to two side or from two side to one side, and switching of tape running direction is possible.
A rotary head system is adopted for the head part, and an AX amorphous head using an amorphous alloy is adopted for the recording / reproducing head.
The rotating system uses a two motor mechanism with motors for the capstan, for the take-up reel and for the rapid feed / rewind. The capstan is designed for forward and reverse independently.
A dbx system is installed as a noise reduction system.
It is equipped with a blank skip, and when an unrecorded portion lasts for 10 seconds during playback, it automatically fast-forwards to the beginning of the next song.
Built-in functions such as Music Repeat, Music Selector and Auto REC mute.
Synchronized recording with record players (SL-6, SL-3, SL-V5) is possible by using a separately sold synchronized recording cord.
Model Rating
| Type | Stereo cassette deck |
| Wow flutter | 0.05%(WRMS) ± 0.095% (W. Peak, EIAJ) |
| Frequency characteristic | Normal (ED) : 20 Hz to 16 kHz, 50 Hz to 14 kHz ± 3 dB (EIAJ) CrO2 (EX) : 20 Hz to 17 kHz, 50 Hz to 15 kHz ± 3 dB (EIAJ) Metal (EM) : 20 Hz to 17 kHz, 50 Hz to 16 kHz ± 3 dB (EIAJ) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | NR off : 57 dB (EX Tape, WTD, 1 kHz, 3% third order distortion) 54 dB (EX tape, EIAJ) Dolby B NR in : 66 dB (EX Tape, WTD, 1 kHz, 3% third order distortion) Dbx in : 92 dB (EX tape, WTD, 1 kHz, 3% third order distortion) |
| Pwer | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz |
| Power consumption | Approx. 12W |
| Maximum external dimensions | Width 315x Height 99x Depth 239 mm (Including Thumb and Foot) |
| Weight | Approx. 3.8 kg |
| Sold Separately | Code for synchronized recording QZZ0408 (service route, ¥ 1,000) |