Technics RS-BX501
¥ 34,800 (around 1994)
Commentary
Stereo reverse deck equipped with ATC (auto-tape calibration).
It is equipped with ATC in order to maximize the performance of the tape.
This function records a test signal generated inside the set and detects its characteristics at three points of 400 Hz, 5 kHz and 10 kHz. The bias adjustment, recording equalizer and recording level adjustment are each adjusted in 64 high-precision steps of 0.2 dB. This function enables recording with flat frequency characteristics.
High-speed FF/REW has been adopted, and the time for fast forward and rewind has been reduced to about half of the conventional time.
And TPS is also faster.
A power assist cassette holder has been adopted to ensure stable tape travel by securely holding the holder in place.
A permalloy head is used for the recording / reproducing head.
Equipped with the Dolby HX-PRO system, the effective bias during recording is automatically adjusted to greatly improve the high-frequency recording characteristics.
Equipped with Dolby B/C NR as a noise reduction system.
Equipped with an MPX filter ON/OFF switch.
Equipped with auto REC mute and memory stop functions.
You can adjust the left / right balance, recording level, and headphone level.
Wireless remote control is included.
Model Rating
| Type | Cassette deck |
| Heads | Recording / Playback : Permalloy Erasing : double-gap ferrite |
| Wow flutter | ± 0.14% (W peak, JEITA) 0.07%(W.R.M.S) |
| Frequency Response (JEITA) | Normal : 30 Hz to 15 kHz ± 3 dB CrO2 : 30 Hz to 15 kHz ± 3 dB Metal : 30 Hz ~ 16 kHz ± 3 dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | NR off : 56 dB (Chrome Tape, WTD, 1 kHz, 3% 3rd order distortion factor) Dolby B NRon : 66 dB (Chrome Tape, WTD, 1 kHz, 3% 3rd order distortion) Dolby C NRon : 74 dB (Chrome Tape, WTD, 1 kHz, 3% third order distortion) |
| Pwer | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz |
| Power consumption | 14W |
| External dimensions | Width 430x Height 125x Depth 293 mm |
| Weight | 3.8kg |
| Attachment | Wireless Remote Control |