Sansui D-570

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Sansui
• Model: D-570
• Type: Cassette Tape Deck
• Years of manufacture: 1982 - 1984
• Made in: Japan
• Colors: Silver, Black
• Remote control:
• Power consumption: 30 W
• Dimensions: 430 x 111 x 324 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 6.5 kg
• Original price approx.: 1'328 DM (according to Stereoplay, see below)

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • Line In: 70 mV / 47 kOhm
  • Microphone: 0.4 mV / 200-5000 Ohm
• Number of outputs:
  • Line Out: adjustable 0-400 mV
  • Headphone: 95 mV

Technical Data

• Tone heads: 3 (ferrite erase head)
• Motors: 2
• Synchronous fluctuations: 0.035 % (WRMS)
• Tape types: Normal I, Chrome II, Metal IV
• Frequency response:
  • Normal I: 20-20,000 Hz
  • Chrome II: 20-21,000 Hz

Metal IV: 20-22,000 Hz

• Distortion Ratio:
• Signal-to-noise ratio:
  • without Dolby: >60 dB
  • with Dolby B: >70 dB
  • with Dolby C: >80 dB
• Auto Reverse:
• Title search:
• Dolby: B, C
• MPX filter: switchable
• Fader: Rec mute
• Pitch control: no
• CD synchro recording:

Special Features

• Electronic real-time counter
• Bias setting
• Possibility timer operation

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
• Sansui D-370
• Sansui D-570
• Sansui D-770R
• Sansui D-970

Pictures

• Image: Sansui D-570

Reports

• Stereoplay 05/1982: "Top Class III". "Spitzenklasse II" (same group as e.g. the legendary Nakamichi Dragon) was the best rating of cassette decks in Stereoplay at the time; for tape machines "Spitzenklasse I").