Nakamichi CR-3 E

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Nakamichi
• Model: CR-3 E
• Type: Cassette Tape Deck
• Years of manufacture: 1987 - 1990
• Country of manufacture: Japan
• Color: Black
• Remote control: RM-5 (optional)
• Power consumption: 35 W
• Dimensions: 435 x 100 x 265 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 5,8 kg
• Original price: 1'600 DM (RRP)

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • Line 50mV/30 KOhm
• Number of outputs:
  • Line 0.5V/2.2 kOhm
  • Headphone

Technical Data

• Sound heads: 3
• Motors: 3
• Synchronous fluctuations: 0.035% (WRMS), 0.06% (DIN)
• Band types: Type I / II / IV
• Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz (recording level: - 20 dB, Type IV; Type II)
• Distortion factor: less than 0.9% (400 Hz, 0 dB, Type IV)

Signal-to-noise ratio: better than 66 dB for Dolby B, 72 dB for Dolby C (metal)

• Rewind time: approx. 80 seconds (C-60)
• Auto reverse: no
• Title search: no
• Dolby: B / C
• MPX filter: yes, switchable
• Fader: no
• Pitch control: no
• CD synchro recording: no

Special Features

• Rear tape control
• Asymmetrical double capstan
• BIAS controller
• LED level meter with 2 x 13 segments
• Adjustable output level

Notes

• Other models in the same series:
• Nakamichi CR-1 E
• Nakamichi CR-2 E
• Nakamichi CR-3 E
• Nakamichi CR-4 E
• Nakamichi CR-5 E
• Nakamichi CR-7 E

Pictures

• Extract from brochure: Nakamichi CR-3 E

Reports

• Sales brochure circa 1990: The Nakamichi 3-head system and asymmetrical tape transport in their most accessible form.
• Audio 03/1988

Links

• Nakamichi Catalogue 1988 (works 05/2020).