Denon DRM-650S
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General
- Manufacturer: Denon
- Model:DRM-650 S
- Years of manufacture: 1995-99
- Made in: Japan
- Color: Black and champagne
- Remote control: optional
- Power consumption:16Watt
- Dimensions:(WxHxD): 434 x 135 x 270mm
- Weight: 3,8Kg
- Original price approx.: 500 DM
Connections:
- Number of outputs: 2
Line OUT analog (to amplifier)
- Headphone output (volume adjustable)
- Number of inputs:2
- Line IN analog: Cinch
- Denon system jack 3.5 mm
Technical Data
- Audio heads: 2
- 1x recording/playback sound head (R/P head)
- 1x erase head (double-slit ferrite head)
- motors: 2
- 1x tone shaft (DC servo motor)
- 1x coil (DC motor)
- Rewind time: approx. 110 seconds with a C-60 cassette
- Recording premagnetization: approx. 105 kHz
- Signal-to-noise ratio (with 3% harmonic distortion):
- Dolby C on - more than 74 dB (CCIR/ARM).
- Dolby S on - more than 76 dB (CCIR/ARM)
Frequency Response: 25~18,000Hz ~ +3 dB (at -20dB METAL Band)
- Channel separation: More than 40dB (at 1 kHz)
- Crosstalk attenuation: More than 65dB (at 1 kHz)
- Coincident fluctuation: Less than 0.055% WRMS; +/- 0.14% DIN.
Special Features
- Dolby-S
Good calibration computer in three ranges (Auto Tuning) additional BIAS- controller for changing the bias current
- Dolby B, C, HX Pro
- 4-digit electronic counter with memory stop
- Timer pre-equipment for recording/playback
- Title search
- Built-in remote control sensor
Rec Return - rewinding of the recording to the starting position CD synchronous recording (with Denon CD players via system socket) Headphone output adjustable
Remarks[edit]
- According to the testing audio magazines one of the best inexpensive cassette decks of the late 90s (see below);
- In particular, the enhanced recording capabilities were a first for Denon in the 90s;
- warm, natural sound
- externally and in technical data similar to the smaller DRM-550;
- The Marantz SD-57 is a licensed unit of the Denon DRM-650 S
Tests[edit]
- Audio 6/1996: test winner, upper class, 70 points (good) 3 ears,
- Stereo 8/1996: very good, 2 stars
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