Pioneer CT-S 820 S

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General

  • Manufacturer: Pioneer
  • Model: CT-S 820 S

Type: Cassette Tape Deck

  • Years of manufacture: 1993 - 1994
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Black
  • Remote control: yes, in the Pioneer system bus remotely controllable
  • Power consumption: 28 W
  • Dimensions: 420 x 137 x 375 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 6,9 kg
  • Original price: DM 900,00 (RRP)


Connections

  • Number of inputs: 3

Stereo Cinch (Line In, RCA) Pioneer system bus 3.5mm socket CD Synchro socket

  • Number of outputs: 3
    • Stereo Cinch (Line Out, RCA)

Pioneer system bus 3,5mm socket Headphone output "adjustable"/gold-plated


Technical Data

  • Audio heads: 3
  • motors: 3
  • Tape types: IEC I, IEC II, IEC IV
  • Frequency response:
    • Normal: 15 to 20,000 Hz (at +-6 dB).
    • Chrome: 15 to 20,000 Hz (at +-6 dB)
    • Metal: 15 to 21,000 Hz (at +-6 dB)

Distortion factor: <0.6% (at -4 dB, 160nwb/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)
    • with Dolby S: >82 dB (at 5 kHz)
  • Dynamic range with Dolby C/ Dolby S with chrome cassette (data according to Audio 10/1993, p.:
    • at 315 Hz 63 dB (C), at 10 kHz 58 dB (C),
    • at 315 Hz 70 dB (S), at 10 kHz 65 dB (S).
  • Coincidence fluctuations: 0.023 % WRMS, 0.056 % (DIN, weighted).
  • Rewind time for a C60- cassette: 80 sec.
  • Auto-Reverse: No
  • Title search: (MS): 15 tracks forward and backward.
  • Dolby: Dolby B-C-S, HX-Pro
  • MPX Filter: Yes (switchable)
  • Fader: No
  • Pitch control: No

CD Synchro Recording: Yes, extra jack (extra cable required and a Pioneer CD player)


Special Features

  • Super Auto BLE calibration (calibration computer at 3 measuring points for bias, level and equalizer).

Closed Loop Dual Capstan tape drive, the pressure roller suspension is made of metal, Reference master drive is Z-shaped and angled for better tape tracking. Drive elements are firmly mounted on an iron die-cast base - free from material fatigue.

  • Cassette is firmly held during playback and recording - high precision
  • Automatic Tape Loop Control (ATLC)
  • Digital Tension Control
  • Motor-driven cassette compartment
  • Fully electronic drive control
  • Vibration and resonance damping construction ("honeycomb" cabinet)
  • High resolution fluorescent display, multiple switchable
  • Totalizer with 2 operating modes (real-time totalizer, linear totalizer)
  • Display range selector (= meter range: wide / extended)
  • Tape Return / Return Play = zero rewind function / automatic playback start
  • Auto Mute (automatic insertion of blank spaces)
  • Timer connection for playback and recording
  • Resonance damping feet
  • Gold-plated RCA jacks and headphone jack
  • Hold button for peak level storage to next level
  • Adjustable headphone output
  • Demo function can be activated
  • Title jump and title selection: up to +/- 15 titles
  • Aluminium front, also the recording level control is made of metal


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Pictures[edit]

  • Cts820sa.jpg


Reports[edit]

  • The technical parameters are in many ways the same as those of the smaller CT-S 620. The dimensions are also the same.
  • Audio 10/1993: Top class, 80 points, 4 ears, audio buy recommendation


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