Technics RS-M03
¥ 59,800 (around 1979)
Commentary
297 mm wide Concise Stereo Cassette Deck.
The mechanism section employs a vertical hold mechanism developed by adding various considerations to the capstan, idler and pinch roller. In addition, an electronically controlled DC motor is also used for the drive motor. Combined with a precision flywheel with a diameter of 83.5 mm and dynamic balance of less than 1g ・ cm, high running performance is achieved.
An LH head is used for the recording / reproducing head.
As a noise reduction system, Dolby NR circuit is mounted.
Equipped with digital 2-color LED display.
Equipped with a 3-position tape selector.
Equipped with an output volume.
Equipped with a soft eject mechanism.
It is equipped with functions such as Queue & Review, Quick Review, Auto Stop and Rewind Auto Play.
Equipped with a timer standby mechanism.
Uses die-cast panels.
Model Rating
| Type | Stereo cassette deck |
| Head configuration | Recording : LH Head Erasing : double-gap Sendust ferrite head |
| Motor used | Electronically controlled DC motor |
| Frequency characteristic | Normal : 20 Hz to 15 kHz XA : 20 Hz to 17 kHz |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 57 dB (XA tape, peak level) Dolby NR in : 10 db improvement (5 khz or higher) |
| Wow and flutter | 0.055%WRMS |
| Pwer | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz |
| Power consumption | Approx. 12W |
| External dimensions | Width 297x Height 144.6x Depth 240 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 6.0 kg |