Pioneer QT-2100
¥ 48,500 (around 1973)
Commentary
A 2ch/4ch8-track cartridge tape deck with a large flywheel.
8-track cartridge tape enables discrete 4-channel playback.
Stereo playback is also possible with an 8-track 2-channel cartridge.
A hysteresis synchronous motor is used for the motor, and a large flywheel is used to obtain stable operation.
An amplifier section using silicon transistors is adopted.
Track switching can be done automatically with sensing tapes or manually with one touch pushbuttons.
You can also listen to the same program repeatedly with the repeat switch.
It is equipped with an illuminated indicator that can tell whether it is 2 channel or 4 channel playback.
The exterior and design are prepared with Pioneer UA series amplifier.
Model Rating
| Type | 2ch/4ch8 Track Cartridge Tape Deck |
| Mode of operation | 8-track cartridge type Four program 2-channel stereo playback and two program 4-channel stereo playback |
| Motor | 4-pole hysteresis synchronous motor |
| Frequency characteristic | 30 Hz to 12000 Hz |
| Uneven rotation | Not more than 0.2% |
| S/N | 48 dB or more |
| Attachment mechanism | Program repeat switch Program manual changeover switch Program indicator |
| Pwer | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz |
| Power consumption | 26W |
| External dimensions | Width 430x Height 144x Depth 329 mm |
| Weight | 12kg |