Aiwa AD-1800

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General

  • Manufacturer: Aiwa
  • Model: AD-1800 (C, H, EE)
  • Type: Cassette Tape Deck, Top Loader
  • Years of manufacture: 1976 - 1978
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Silver, Cabinet Walnut
  • Remote control: No
  • Power consumption: 24 W
  • Dimensions: 423 x 152 x 295 mm (with dust cover)
  • Weight: 7.5 kg
  • Original price approx.: 1'200 DM


Connections

  • Number of inputs: 3
    • Microphone (0.25 mV, 200 Ohm), Line In (50 mV, 100 KOhm), DIN In (0.1 mV, 2.7 KOhm)
  • Number of outputs: 3
    • Phones (8 Ohm), Line Out (0.775 V, 50 KOhm), DIN Out (0.775 V, 50 KOhm)


Technical Data

  • Audio heads: FGH (ferrite shielding head).
  • Motors: Hysteresis synchronous motor
  • Synchronous fluctuations: 0,075%
  • Band types: LH, FeCr, CrO2
  • Frequency response: LH: 30-14,000 Hz, FeCr: 30-18,000 Hz, CrO2: 30-17,000 Hz

Distortion factor: 0.05

  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 65 dB (Dolby/DNL on, FeCr band).
  • Auto Reverse: No
  • Title search: No
  • Dolby: B and DNL system
  • MPX Filter: Yes (19 kHz filter)
  • Fader: No
  • Pitch control: No
  • CD Synchro Recording: No


Special Features

  • 2 VU meters with 2-step peak display
  • 3 pairs of sliders for line input and microphone level control
  • 3-position switch for bias (pre-magnetization) and EQ (equalization)
  • Automatic CrO2 detection
  • Bias control for LH bands
  • Balanced tone wave flywheel mass


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  • Image: Aiwa AD-1800

Aiwa AD-1800-1977.jpg


  • Image: Aiwa AD-1800

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  • Excerpt from advertisement: Aiwa AD-1300, AD-1600, AD-1800, AD-6500

Aiwa AD-1600-1800-6500-Prospekt-1.jpg


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