Pioneer CT-S 620

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General

  • Manufacturer: Pioneer
  • Model: CT-S 620

Type: Cassette Tape Deck

  • Years of manufacture: 1993 - 1994
  • Made in: Japan
  • Colors: Black, Gold
  • Remote control: No
  • Power consumption: 24 W
  • Dimensions: 420 x 137 x 375 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 6.8 kg
  • Original price approx.: DM 750 (black), DM 800 (gold)


Connections

  • Number of inputs: 3

Stereo Cinch Pioneer system bus (for remote control etc.) CD Synchro (3.5 mm socket)

  • Number of outputs: 3

Stereo Cinch Pioneer System Bus (for remote control, etc.)

    • Headphone output, 6.3 mm jack


Technical Data

  • Audio heads: 3
  • motors: 3
  • Synchronous fluctuations: 0.023% (WRMS), 0.056 % (DIN)
  • Tape types: IEC I, IEC II, IEC IV
  • Frequency response:
    • Normal: 15 - 20'000 Hz
    • Chrome: 15 - 20'000 Hz

Metal: 15 - 21'000 Hz

  • Distortion factor: 0.6
  • Signal to noise ratio: > 60 dB
  • Auto Reverse: No
  • Title search: Yes, up to 15 titles
  • Dolby: B, C
  • Dolby HX-Pro
  • MPX Filter: Yes
  • Fader: No
  • Pitch control: No
  • CD Synchro Recording: Yes


Special Features

  • 3-head deck with rear band control (monitor circuit).
  • Reference- Master- Drive (Z- Mechanism) with Dual- Capstan- Drive.
  • Super Auto BLE measuring computer with 3 measuring points

Motorized cassette compartment CD Synchro Recording with Pioneer CD Players Possible

  • Title search - up to 15 titles forward/ backward callable

MPX filter (can be switched on) FL Display (can be switched off) Display with 12 segments for level control

  • 4-digit counter - numeric and real time
  • Meter Range (level display spreadable)
  • Peak Hold switchable (1-2 sec. or permanent)
  • HX-Pro Headroom Extension
  • Dolby B/C
  • Adjustable headphone output

Timer switch (recording, playback)

  • Illuminated cassette compartment
  • Remote control via Pioneer System Bus possible.


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Pictures[edit]

  • CT-S620.jpg


Reports[edit]

  • Hifi Vision 12/1993: Verdict: Very good. Sound, equipment, processing: all very good. Led there the ranking (decks up to 1000 DM) after the CT-S 910 and together with Sony TCK-711S.

Stereo 9/1993: "Top-class drive with excellent synchronisation and smooth sound", very good, 2 stars, Stereo recommendation.

  • Audio 2/1994: Test winner, audio recommendation to buy. Upper class, 70 points, 3 ears. Price-performance ratio very good, features and workmanship each very good.


Largely identical, but additionally with Dolby S the CT-S820S was available (only in black).


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