Nakamichi CR-5 E

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Nakamichi
• Model: CR-5 E
• Type: Cassette Tape Deck
• Years of manufacture: 1985 - 1990
• Country of manufacture: Japan
• Color: Black
• Remote control:
• Power consumption: 45 W
• Dimensions: 435 x 135 x 306 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 8,5 kg
• Original price: 2'800 DM (RRP 1985) / 2'500 DM (RRP 1988)

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • Line 50mV/1 KOhm
  • Headphones
• Number of outputs:
  • Line 1V/2.2 kOhm

Technical Data

• Sound heads: 3
• Motors: 3
• Synchronous fluctuations: ± 0,027% (WRMS), ± 0,048 % (DIN)
• Tape types: Type I / II / IV
• Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz (recording level: - 20 dB, all tape types)
• Distortion factor: less than 1.0 % (400 Hz, 0 dB, chrome)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: better than 66 dB for Dolby B, 72 dB for Dolby C (metal)
• Cancellation attenuation: better than 60 dB
• Channel separation: better than 37 dB
• Crosstalk attenuation: better than 60 dB
• Premagnetization frequency: 105 kHz
• Rewind time: approx. 80 seconds (C-60)
• Auto reverse: no
• Title search: no
• Dolby: B / C
• MPX filter: yes, switchable
• Fader: yes
• Pitch control: no
• CD synchro recording: no

Special Features

• Rear tape control
• Asymmetrical double capstan with direct drive
• Level meter with 2 x 24 segments
• Bias control
• Automatic fade-in and fade-out
• Automatic mute
• Adjustable output level
• Gold-plated inputs and outputs

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

• Image: Nakamichi CR-5 E

Reports

• The abbreviation "E" stands for the European version. Differences only in the power supply, all other components are identical.

• Consistent classification of the device in the category "Absolute top class".

Links

• [1] Repair report (from a forum) with pictures