Onkyo TA-2070

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General

  • Manufacturer: Onkyo
  • Model: TA-2070

Type: Cassette Tape Deck

  • Years of manufacture: 1981 - 1984
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Black
  • Remote control: yes (cable)
  • Power consumption: 45 watts
  • Dimensions: 450 x 100 x 392 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 9.5 kg
  • Original price approx.: 1'800 DM


Connections

  • Number of inputs: 5
    • 2x analog Line In (RCA)
    • DIN

2x mono microphone inputs

  • Number of outputs: 4
    • 2x Line Out
    • DIN
    • Headphones 6.35mm jack


Technical Data

  • Audio heads: 3 - 1x recording (sendust), 1x playback (sendust), 1x erasing head (ferrite head)
  • Motors: 3 - 1x direct drive motor, 2x DC rotor
  • Synchronous fluctuations: 0.021% (effective, evaluated).
  • Belt types: Normal band, Chrome band, Pure iron band.
  • Frequency response:
    • 20 - 17,000 Hz for normal band.

20 - 19,000 Hz for chrome tape 20 - 21,000 Hz for pure iron band

  • Distortion ratio:
  • Signal-to-noise ratio:
    • 60 dB (pure iron band, without Dolby).

With Dolby-B enhancement of 10 dB above 5 kHz and 5 dB at 1 kHz

    • With Dolby-C enhancement of 20 dB at 5 kHz
  • Auto Reverse: No
  • Title search: Yes
  • Dolby: B/C
  • MPX Filter: Yes
  • Fader: No
  • Pitch control: No
  • CD Synchro Recording: No


Special Features

  • Double-capstan
  • Rear tape control
  • Automatic calibration (for BIAS)
  • Timer equipment for recording/playback
  • Autospace
  • Memory Stop
  • Cassette compartment illuminated
  • 4-digit real-time display
  • Headphone and line output level controls
  • 2 microphone inputs allow own stereo recordings at the unit


Notes[edit]


  • The headphone control also controls the line out. If it is set low, there will also be a lower volume at the connected amplifier or receiver.


Pictures[edit]

  • Picture: Onkyo TA-2070

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  • Excerpt from brochure: Onkyo TA-2070

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Reports[edit]

  • Stereoplay 01/1982: "Spitzenklasse II" (same group as the legendary Nakamichi Dragon in 1983; best rating of cassette decks by Stereoplay at the time; for tape machines "Spitzenklasse I".


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