Denon DR-M 20
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: Denon
- Model: DR-M 20
- Type: Single
- Year of manufacture: 1986
- Made in: Japan
- Color: silver / black
- Remote control: No
- Mains voltage: 220V 50-60Hz
- Power consumption: 19 W
- Dimensions: 434 x 115 x 286 cm
- Weight: 5.6 kg
- Original price: approx. 900 DM
Connections
- Number of inputs: 1
- Line in: Cinch (RCA)
- Number of outputs: 2
Line out: Cinch (RCA) Headphones, adjustable via output controller
Technical data
- sound heads: 3
- Motors: 3, two for the drive, one as servo ("actuator" for the head carriage, among other things)
- Synchronisation fluctuations: 0,045% WRMS
- Belt types: Normal, Chrome, Metal
- Frequency response: 20-19.000 Khz
- Metal: 20 - 21,000 Hz
- Distortion factor:
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB
- Auto-Reverse: No
- Track search: No
- Dolby: B, C
Special Features
- Closed dual capstan drive for clean synchronization
- Rear band control and monitor circuit
- Split Power Supplied Audio Amplifier
- Computer controlled, almost silent servo motor technology
- Non-slip rewind drive,
- Tape tightening after cassette insertion
- Sensor jog keys
- Automatic tape type selection
- Pre-magnetization controller (BIAS tuning)
- 4-digit digital tape counter, numerical
- Illuminated cassette compartment
- Output level control, also headphone output control
Memory button MPX filter switchable
Remarks[edit]
- Other models of the same series:
- Somewhat purist features. Only sparse, small feet, as the design should be as flat as possible, plastic back.
- "Little brother" of the DR-M 30 HX, from which it differs in the absence of Dolby HX Pro and a remote sensor.
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Reports[edit]
- No tests in German-language magazines (!)
- Test in Hifi Review, Nov/Dec 1986 (UK)