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RS-1800
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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