Pioneer CT-S 730

Data[edit]

General

  • Manufacturer: Pioneer
  • Model: CT-S 730
  • Type: Single
  • Years of manufacture: 1994-1995
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Black, Champagne
  • Remote control: No
  • Power consumption: 10 W in standby, 27 W in operation
  • Dimensions: (width x height x depth) 420 x 140 x 381 mm.
  • Weight: 7,1 Kg
  • Original price approx.: 1000 DM


Connections

  • 2 inputs:
    • Line in: RCA/RCA R+L

Pioneer System Bus 3.5 mm

  • 3 outputs:
    • Line out: RCA/Cinch R+L

Pioneer System Bus 3.5 mm

    • Headphones 6.35 mm jack


Technical Data

  • Sound heads: 3
  • Motors: 3
  • Synchronization fluctuations: +/- 0.023 % (WRMS), +/- 0.056 % (DIN, evaluated)
  • Tape types: IEC Type I / II / IV
  • Frequency range:
    • Type IV (Metal): 15 Hz - 25,000 Hz (!)
    • Type II (Chrome): 15 Hz - 20,000 Hz

Type I (Normal): 15 Hz - 20,000 Hz

  • Distortion factor: < 0.6 % (at -4 dB,, 160 nWb/m)
  • Signal-to-noise ratio:
    • without Dolby: > 60 dB
    • with Dolby B: > 70 dB (at 5 kHz)
    • with Dolby C: > 79 dB (at 5 kHz)
  • Auto-Reverse: No
  • Track search: Yes, up to 15 tracks forward/backward
  • Noise Reduction: Dolby B, C, Dynamic Expansion HX Pro
  • MPX Filter: Yes
  • Fader: No
  • Pitch control: No
  • CD Synchro Recording: Yes


Special Features

  • 3-head cassette deck with rear band control and monitor circuitry.
  • Super Auto BLE calibration computer with 3 measuring points
  • Dual-capstan drive with Reference-Master drive for very fine synchronization
  • Switchable display
  • Electronic counter, numeric and real time
  • Meter Range - expandable display for more accurate recording control
  • Timer pre-installation
  • Music search (up to 15 tracks forward or backward searchable)
  • FLEX button: electronic treble boost for older, dull cassette tapes
  • ATLC: automatic tape tightening
  • Memory button - last setting is stored
  • Remote control via Pioneer System Bus (with receiver/amplifier, extra cable with 3.5 mm plug required)

Remarks[edit]

This unit only had Dolby B and C noise reduction, while the next smaller model CT-S 630 S already had Dolby S on board. The latter had a simpler single-capstan drive. The CT-S 730 has the same dimensions and technical specifications as the CT-S 830 S. The latter has additionally Dolby S on board and was also 200 DM more expensive. The CT-S 830 S, equipped with Dolby S, was in the focus of the trade press, and was tested several times and topped the best lists. The CT-S 730 was only built for 1 year and was replaced by the CT-S 740 S. It is very rare to find used cassette decks in the trade.

Previous model: CT-S 710

Successor model: CT-S 740 S

Other models in the same series:

Pictures[edit]

Cts730.jpg

Reports[edit]

no reports in german magazines

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