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== Data ==
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'''General'''
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* Manufacturer: [[harman/kardon]]
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<div align="right">[[Harman/Kardon| ''zurück zur'' '''Harman/Kardon''' ''Hersteller Seite'']]</div>
* Model: CD 491
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<div align="right">[[harman/kardon Kassettendecks| ''zurück zur'' '''Harman/Kardon''' ''Kassettengeräte Übersicht'']]</div>
* Type: Cassette Tape Deck
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* Years of manufacture: 1983 - 1988
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* Made in: Japan / USA
 
* Color: Black, Champagne
 
* Remote control: no
 
* Power consumption: 60 watts
 
* Dimensions: 443 x 123 x 345 mm (WxHxD)
 
* Weight: 7.2 kg
 
* Original price: 2000 DM (RRP 1983) / 2250 DM (RRP 1986)
 
  
  
'''Connections'''
 
* Number of inputs:
 
** Line (2x RCA RCA)
 
** Microphone (2x 6.35mm jack)
 
* Number of outputs:
 
** Line (2x RCA cinch)
 
** Headphone (6.35mm jack)
 
  
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== Daten ==
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'''Harman/Kardon''' <br> ''CD Serie:''
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* [[CD 391]]
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* [[CD 291]]
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* [[CD 191]]
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* [[CD 91C]]
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'''Technical Data'''
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'''Allgemein'''
* Audio heads: 3 (separate A/W heads: Sendust/Ferrit)
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* Hersteller: '''Harman/Kardon'''
* Motors: 3
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* Modell: CD 491
* Tape speed: 4,75 cm/s
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* Typ: Einzel
* Synchronous speed fluctuations: &plusmn; 0.025% (WRMS), &plusmn; 0.04% (DIN)
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* Baujahre: 1983-1988
* Tape types: Type I / II / IV
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* Hergestellt in: Japan / USA
* Frequency response:
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* Farbe: schwarz oder champagner
** Normal/CrO2 band: 20-24,000 Hz (±3 dB).
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* Fernbedienung: nein
** Pure iron band: 20-26,000 Hz (±3 dB)
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* Leistungsaufnahme: 60 W
* Distortion factor: 0.9%
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* Abmessungen: 443 x 123 x 345 mm (B x H x T)
* Signal-to-noise ratio:
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* Gewicht: 7,2 kg
** 58 dB (Dolby off)
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* Neupreis ca.: 2.000.- DM (1983) / 2.250.- DM (1986)
66 dB (Dolby B)
 
75 dB (Dolby C)
 
* Dolby: B / C / HX-Pro
 
* MPX filter: yes, switchable
 
  
  
'''Special Features'''
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'''Anschlüsse'''
* Backband control
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* Anzahl der Eingänge:
* Bias calibration with test tone generator
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** 2 x In (Cinch)
* Level calibration (channel-separated) with test tone generator
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** 2 x In (Klinke, Mikrofon)
* LED level meter with 2 x 16 segments and peak hold (switchable)
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* Anzahl der Ausgänge:  
 
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** 2 x Out (Cinch)
 
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** 1 x Out (Klinke, Kopfhörer)
'''Other'''
 
* Direct-Drive, Dual-Capstan
 
* Auto-Reverse: no
 
* Backlighting
 
* Electronic counter
 
* Title search: yes
 
* Fader/Mute: yes
 
* Pitch control: no
 
* CD synchro recording: no
 
* Output level control.
 
 
 
== Comments ==
 
* Other models in the same series:
 
* [[harman/kardon CD 91]]
 
* [[harman/kardon CD 191]]
 
* [[harman/kardon CD 291]]
 
* [[harman/kardon CD 391]]
 
* [[harman/kardon CD 491]]
 
  
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'''Technische Daten'''
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* Tonköpfe: 3
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* Motoren: 3
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* Gleichlaufschwankungen: 0,025% (WRMS), 0,04% (DIN)
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* Bandarten: Typ I / II / IV
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* Frequenzgang:
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** Normalband: 20-24.000 Hz  (±3 dB)
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** CrO2 Band: 20-24.000 Hz (±3 dB)
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** Reineisenband: 20-26.000 Hz (±3 dB)
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* Klirrfaktor:
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* Signalrauschabstand:
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** 58 dB (ohne Dolby)
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** 75 dB (Dolby C)
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* Auto-Reverse: nein
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* Titelsuchlauf: ja
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* Dolby: B / C / HX-Pro
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* MPX-Filter: ja, schaltbar
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* Fader: nein
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* Pitch-Kontrolle: nein
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* CD-Synchro-Aufnahme: nein
  
== Pictures ==
 
* Extract from brochure: Harman/kardon CD 491
 
[[File:Harman Kardon CD-491-Prospekt-1.jpg]]
 
  
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'''Besondere Ausstattungen'''
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* Hinterbandkontrolle
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* Doppel-Capstan mit Direktantrieb
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* Bias-Kalibrierung mit Testtongenerator
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* Level-Kalibrierung mit Testtongenerator (kanalgetrennt)
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* LED-Pegelanzeige mit 2 x 16 Segmenten und Peak-Hold (schaltbar)
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* regelbarer Ausgangspegel
  
* Extract from brochure: Harman/kardon CD 491
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== Bemerkungen ==
[[File:Harman Kardon CD-491-Prospekt-2.jpg]]
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Weitere Modelle der gleichen Serie:
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* [[Harman/Kardon CD 391|CD 391]] Baugleiches Doppel-Capstan-Laufwerk und identische Einmessmöglichkeiten wie CD 491, 2-Kopf Gerät, mechanischer Bandzähler (CD 491 Bandzählwerk per LED)
  
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== Bilder ==
  
== Reviews ==
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== Berichte ==
* All-time top-of-the-line unit from '''Harman/Kardon''''
 
* In reviews compared to [[Nakamichi DRAGON|'''Nakamichi''' DRAGON]] - Absolute top class
 
** Audio 6/1984 (four ears), see link.
 
** Stereoplay 5/1984: "Spitzenklasse II" (same group as the legendary Nakamichi Dragon; best rating of cassette decks by Stereoplay at the time; for tape machines "Spitzenklasse I").
 
  
'''Tips for buying used:'''
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Allzeit Topgerät der Firma '''Harman/Kardon'''
Almost always defects on the drive. Fast forward, rewind, play does not work in
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* in Testberichen verglichen mit [[Nakamichi DRAGON|'''Nakamichi''' DRAGON]] - Absolute Spitzenklasse
the correct speed or not at all.
 
In the USA there are [http://marrscommunications.com/harman-k-rabco-t-t- 'Belt Kits' for '''Harman/Kardon''' CD491 tape decks]  
 
for $26,95 (about 20,-- € + shipping).
 
  
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'''Tips zum Gebrauchtkauf:'''
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Fast immer Defekte am Antrieb. Vorspulen, Zurückspulen, Play funktioniert nicht in
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der korrekten Geschwindigkeit oder gar nicht.
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In den USA gibt es  [http://search.ebay.de/_W0QQsassZmarrscommunications 'Belt Kits' für  '''Harman/Kardon''' CD491 Tapedecks]
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für ca. $18.- (12.-€ + Versand) nachzukaufen.
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
* [[http://prospekte.neuking.com/thumbnails.php?album=79 Audio-Test 6/1984 (vs. Braun C3)], accessed December 10, 2017.
 
* [[The legendary cassette decks in comparison| High end cassette decks in comparison list]]
 
* [[https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby#Dolby_HX_Pro Dolby HX Pro at German Wikipedia]].
 
 
  
[[Category:Cassette decks]]
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[[Kategorie:Kassettendecks]]

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