Aiwa AD-1800

Data

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

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
• Aiwa AD-1250
• Aiwa AD-1300
• Aiwa AD-1500
• Aiwa AD-1600
• Aiwa AD-1800
• Aiwa AD-6500

Pictures

• Image: Aiwa AD-1800

• Image: Aiwa AD-1800

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