Pioneer CT-S 920 S

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General

  • Manufacturer: Pioneer
  • Model: CT-S 920 S

Type: Cassette Tape Deck

  • Years of manufacture: 1993 - 1994
  • Made in: Japan
  • Colors: Champagne, Black
  • Remote control: yes, in the Pioneer system bus remotely controllable
  • Power consumption: 27 W
  • Dimensions: 420 x 144 x 375 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 8 kg
  • Original price: DM 1,300 (RRP, black), DM 1,350 (RRP, champagne)


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 (Laser Amorphous)
  • Motors: 3
  • Synchronization fluctuations: 0.023 %
  • Tape types:
  • Frequency response:
    • Normal: 10 - 21,000 Hz
    • Chrome: 10 - 21,000 Hz
    • Metal: 10 - 25,000 Hz
  • Distortion factor: 0.6
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 63 dB
  • Auto Reverse:
  • Title search:
  • Dolby: B, C, S
  • MPX filter: yes
  • Fader:
  • Pitch control:
  • CD Synchro Recording:
  • Tape flow 250 nWb/m


Special Features:

  • Closed Loop Dual Capstan Drive
  • Line Straight function (bypassing all tone controls for best possible recording quality)
  • Automatic Tape Loop Control (ATLC)
  • High resolution fluorescent display, multiple switchable
  • counter with 2 operating modes (real time counter)
  • Display range selector (wide / extended)
  • Auto Monitor (rear tape control)
  • Tape Return / Return Play = zero rewind function / automatic playback start
  • CD Deck Synchro
  • Auto Mute (automatic insertion of blank spaces)
  • Automatic Tape Sort (ATS) selection mechanism
  • Dolby HX-Pro
  • Switchable MPX Filter (on rear panel)
  • Track search (MS): 15 tracks forward and backward
  • Rec mute
  • Timer-controlled playback and recording
  • Adjustable, gold-plated headphone output
  • Fully electronic drive control
  • Digital Tension Control
  • Motorised cassette compartment
  • Gold-plated RCA jacks
  • Vibration and resonance-free construction (honeycomb housing)


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Pictures[edit]

  • Pioneer CT-S 920 S-1993.jpg


  • Cts920.jpg


Reports[edit]

  • Stereoplay 11/1993 comparison test: rank and name. Top Class I, Reference.
  • Stereo 2/1994 Comparative test: Stereo recommendation. Excellent, 3 stars. "Quote: Above all, the CT-S 920 sounds so outrageously natural that you have to look closely to see whether it's switched to source or to tape."
  • Audio 5/1994 Comparison test: profile. Very good, top class, 4 ears, sound 80 points.
  • Stereo 7/1994 Comparison test with Pioneer CT-95: "Quote: We compared the CT-95 with the CT-920 and found that both units sound equally good - the differences are within the manufacturing tolerances.", names the 920 as an alternative for the price conscious, see link.


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