Technics RS-1800(U-76)
¥ 950,000 (around 1979)
Commentary
A 2-track 76 cm tape deck developed with the aim of ultimate tape audio.
SX Sendust heads are used for recording and reproducing heads, and double-gap ferrite heads are used for erasing heads.
A SEPP circuit is used in the output stage of the independent amplifier section to ensure high linearity that allows faithful reproduction of open sound with a wide dynamic range. Moreover, a constant voltage power supply is used to prevent degradation of characteristics due to changes in the power supply voltage.
Uses auto-bias and auto-equalizer circuit.
Equipped with ± 9.9% quartz synthesizer pitch control.
It uses a digital computer display to display timer count, tape speed / speed deviation, and auto-locator memory.
Equipped with autoplay mechanism of light detection system.
Equipped with an autolocator.
Model Rating
Type | Stereo tape deck |
Track format | 2-track 2-channel recording and playback 4-track 2-channel playback |
Head configuration | For Recording : SX Sendust Head For Playback : SX Sendust Head x2 For Erase : Double Gap Ferrite Head |
Motor used | Capstan Part : Quartz Lock Electronic Commutator DD Drive System Reel : Two electronic commutator DD drive systems |
Tape speed | 76cm/s, 38cm/s, 19cm/s |
Frequency characteristic | 76cm/s : 30 Hz to 35 kHz 38cm/s : 30 Hz to 30 kHz |
Signal-to-noise ratio | 62dB(JIS) |
Wow flutter | 76cm/s:0.010%(WRMS) |
Pwer | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz |
Power consumption | Approx. 135W |
External dimensions | Transport Part : Width 500x Height 443x Depth 347 mm Amplifier Part : Width 500x Height 223x Depth 389 mm |
Weight | Transport Part : About 36 kg Amplifier Section : Approx. 16.6 kg |
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