Technics RS-9900 US

Data[edit]

General

  • Manufacturer: Technics
  • Model: RS-9900 US
  • Type: Cassette Tape Deck
  • Years of manufacture: 1976 - 1980
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Black
  • Remote control: yes, optional RP-9690
  • Power consumption: 48 W
  • Dimensions (WxHxD):
    • Drive unit: 483 x 193 x 375 mm

Amplifier section: 483 x 173 x 375 mm

  • Weight:
    • Drive unit: 15 kg
    • amplifier part: 9 kg
  • Original price approx.: 4'400 DM


Connections

  • Number of inputs:
    • Line In (DIN): 60 mV / 150 kOhm
    • AUX: 60 mV / 150 kOhm
    • Microphone: 0,25 mV / 600 - 20.000 Ohm
  • Number of outputs:
    • Line Out (DIN): 0.42 V / 47 kOhm
    • Headphones (6.3mm jack): 0 - 900 mV / 8 - 125 Ohm


Technical Data

  • Audio heads:
    • 2x HPF sound head (recording, playback).
    • 1x double-slit ferrite head (erasing)
  • Motors: 3 (2 tone waves/capstan)
  • Synchronisation fluctuations: 0.04% (WRMS), ±0.1% (DIN).
  • Band types: I (normal band), II (CrO2), III (FeCr).
  • Frequency response:
    • Type I:
      • DIN: 20 - 18,000 Hz
      • ± 3 dB: 35 - 18,000 Hz

Type II:

      • DIN: 20 - 20,000 Hz
      • ± 3 dB: 25 - 20,000 Hz
  • Distortion factor: 1.4%
  • Signal-to-noise ratio:
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 57 dB (Normal), 67 dB (Dolby, from 5 kHz).
  • Auto Reverse: no
  • Title search: no
  • Dolby: yes
  • MPX filter:
  • Fader: no
  • Pitch control: yes
  • CD synchro recording: no


Special Features

  • Drive and amplifier part are housed in two separate cases (see picture)
  • Analog level meter
  • Measuring oscillator with 400 / 8,000 Hz test signal


Remarks[edit]


Pictures[edit]

  • Image: Technics RS-9900 US

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  • Excerpt from brochure: Technics RS-9900 US

Technics RS-9900-Prospekt-1.jpg


Reports[edit]

  • Review from "Hifi Studio": [[1]]


Links[edit]

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