Universe CT2336B

Brief description

• Toploader device with good drive for the price range, but did not meet DIN 45500.
• Device has similarities with Saba CR 833.

Data

General

• Manufacturer: source Universum
• Model: CT 2336B
• Years of manufacture: 1974-1977
• Made in: Japan (Funai OEM)
• Color: black/silver
• Dimensions (W/H/D): 385/90/240 mm
• Weight: 4.85 kg
• Original price approx.: 300,- DM

Connections

• Inputs:
  • Radio (DIN 0.2mV/2kOhm),
  • stereo microphone (DIN 500Ohm) or 2x mono microphone (DIN 500Ohm)
• Outputs:
  • Radio (DIN 0.8V/20kOhm),
  • Headphones (DIN45327 1V/400Ohm)

Technical Data

• Audio heads: 2 (Erase, Record/Play)
• Motors: 1x synchronous motor
• Synchronous fluctuations: < 0.3% (DIN)
• Tape types: I, II
• Frequency response: 40-12500 Hz (Fe) / 40-14000 Hz (Cr)
• Distortion factor: < 3%
• Signal to noise ratio: 46 dB (Fe o. DNL) / 52 dB (Fe w. DNL)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 58 dB (Cr w. DNL)
• Auto-Reverse: No
• Title search: No
• Dolby: No
• DNL: Yes
• MPX Filter: No
• Fader: No
• Pitch control: No
• CD Synchro Recording: No
• Level meter: VU meter instruments
• Counter: mechanical with memory stop

Special Features

• Switchable automatic level control (2 control time constants selectable).

DNL noise reduction

• Automatic drive end switch-off (no electrical device switch-off)

Notes

Other models in the same series: The unit came around autumn 1976 with Dolby B as CT 2361 for about 400,- DM on the market.

Test reports

• Stiftung Warentest