Revox B 21

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Revox
• Model: B 21
• Model series: Emotion
• Type: Cassette Tape Deck
• Construction period: 1994 - 1998
• Country of manufacture: Germany
• Colors: Silver aluminum brushed, Black
• Remote control: IR and connection composite FB
• Power consumption: 35 W, Standby 6 W
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 440 x 98 x 366 mm
• Weight: 8.5 kg
• Original price approx.: 2'000 DM

Technical data

• Sound heads: 3 (according to stereo (see link) Hard-Permalloy)
• Motors:
• Synchronous fluctuations: during playback according to JIS < 0.1%.
• Tape types:
• Frequency response: 30 Hz - 20 kHz (for types II and IV; +/- 3dB).

Distortion factor: Types I and IV < 1%, Type II < 1,5 %

• Signalrauschabstand: Dolby C >73 dB (Types II and IV)
• Auto-Reverse:
• Title search: Yes
• Dolby: B, C, HX-Pro
• MPX Filter: Yes
• Faders:
• Pitch Control:
• CD Synchro Recording: Yes

Special Features

• Principle double-capstan drive, see link stereo comparison test for details.
• Automatic tape calibration
• Headphone output adjustable (four levels)

Note

• Other models in the same series:
• Integrated amplifier:
• Revox B 25

• Tuner:
• Revox B 26

• CD player:
• Revox B 22

• Tape Deck:
• Revox B 21

• Speakers:
• Revox Atrium B MK IV
• Revox Emporium B MK IV
• Revox Forum B MK IV

Pictures

• Extract from brochure: Revox B 21

• Extract from brochure: Revox B 21, B 22, B 25, B 26 in black

Reports

• Stereo comparison test 1994: different price classes, minidisk
• Manual B 21 (at Revoxsammler.ch, works August 2016)

Links

• External link to Revox website: [[1]]</1,5>