Yamaha K-2000

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Yamaha
• Model: K-2000
• Type: Cassette Tape Deck
• Years of manufacture: 1982 - 1984
• Made in: Japan
• Colors: Silver, Black (in Germany only in black in the program)
• Remote control: optional by cable (RS-10)
• Power consumption: 20 W
• Dimensions: 435 x 122 x 346 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 9 kg
• Original price approx.: 1'760 DM

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • Line
• Number of outputs:
  • Line

Headphones

Technical data

• Sound heads: 3
• Motors: 2
• Synchronisation fluctuations: ±0.02 %/0.08 % WRMS/DIN
• Band types: Type I, II, IV
• Frequency response

Type IV: 20-20,000 Hz ±3 dB

• Distortion factor: <0,8 %
• Signalrauschabstand: >59 dB
• Auto reverse: no
• Title search: no
• Dolby: B, dbx
• MPX filter: switchable
• Fader: no
• Pitch control: ±15
• CD synchro recording: no

Special Features

• Capstan direct drive
• Timer switch
• Automatic tape type selection
• Calibration computer
• Real-time counter
• Totalizer memory
• Repeat 0 memory and total
• dbx noise reduction
• Headphone output with level control

Notes

• Other models in the same series:
• Yamaha K-200a
• Yamaha K-300
• Yamaha K-500
• Yamaha K-600
• Yamaha K-700
• Yamaha K-1000
• Yamaha K-2000

Pictures

• Image: Yamaha K-2000

• Image: Yamaha K-2000

Courtesy of audioScope. A use of the pictures by third parties, e.g. in forums or on eBay is not permitted!

Reports

• Test in Stereoplay, September 1983

• The metering computer is useless, because its results are rather diced than measured.
• Out of 10 measurements of the same cassette there are 10 different results.
• With this deck, Yamaha has saved Dolby C, which the small K-300 already has. However, dbx noise reduction is on board.
• dbx is no good on cassette decks, though. There's pumping and noise plumes on impulses.
• No tape deck of any brand does not have this flaw with dbx, including the K-2000.

Links

• dbx at german wikipedia

• List high end cassette decks in comparison</0,8>