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== Data ==
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== Daten ==
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'''General'''
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'''Allgemein'''
* Manufacturer: [[Pioneer]]
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* Hersteller: [[Pioneer]]
* Model: CT-S 550 S
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* Modell: CT-S 550 S
* Type: Single
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* Typ: Einzel
* Years of manufacture: 1996-2000
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* Baujahre: 1996-2000
* Made in: Japan
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* Hergestellt in: Japan
* Color: Black and silver
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* Farbe: Schwarz und Silber
* Remote control: in the system Pioneer SR)
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* Fernbedienung: im System Pioneer SR)
* Power consumption: 22W
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* Leistungsaufnahme: 22W
* Dimensions: 420 X 125 x 280 mm
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* Abmessungen: 420 X 125 x 280 mm
* Weight: 4.1 kg
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* Gewicht: 4.1 kg
* Original price approx.: 500 DM (black), 550 DM (silver)
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* Neupreis ca.: 500 DM
  
  
'''Connections'''
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'''Anschlüsse'''
* Number of inputs: 2
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* Anzahl der Eingänge:  
RCA
 
** Pioneer system jack 3.5 mm
 
* Number of outputs: 3
 
 
** Cinch
 
** Cinch
** Headphones 6.3 mm (not adjustable)
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** Pioneer Systembuchse 3,5 mm
** CD Synchro 2.5 mm
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* Anzahl der Ausgänge:
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** Cinch
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** Kopfhörer 6,3 mm (nicht regelbar)
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** Pioneer Systembuchse 3,5 mm
  
  
'''Technical Data'''
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'''Technische Daten'''
* Audio heads: 3, recording / playback: hard permalloy
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* Tonköpfe: 3
Motors: 3, 2 for the drive, 1 servo (cassette compartment etc.)
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* Motoren: 3
* Synchronisation fluctuations: 0.05% (WRMS), 0.14% DIN. 0.11% DIN (measurement in Stereo 8/96, p.23)
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* Gleichlaufschwankungen: 0.05%
* Band types: all commercially available
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* Bandarten: alle handelsüblichen
* Frequency response:
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* Frequenzgang:
 
** Normal: 20 - 19000 Hz
 
** Normal: 20 - 19000 Hz
Chrome: 20 - 19000 Hz
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** Chrom: 20 - 19000 Hz
Metal: 20 - 25000 Hz
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** Metal: 20 - 25000 Hz
* Distortion factor: 0.6% (at -4 dB, 160 nwb/m )
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* Klirrfaktor: 0.6%
* Signal-to-noise ratio: 59 dB
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* Signalrauschabstand: 59 dB
** with Dolby B > 10 dB at 5 kHz,
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* Auto-Reverse:
** with Dolby C > 19 dB at 5 kHz
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* Titelsuchlauf:  
** with Dolby S > 22 dB at 5 kHz
 
* High-frequency dynamics:
 
** Chrome - with Dolby C: 74.5 dB, with Dolby S: 78.5 dB,
 
** Metal - with Dolby C: 78.5 dB, with Dolby S: 83 dB (for all data see Stereo 8/96, p.23).
 
* Auto-Reverse: No
 
* Title search: Yes
 
 
* Dolby: B, C, S, HX Pro
 
* Dolby: B, C, S, HX Pro
* MPX Filter: Yes
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* MPX-Filter: ja
* Fader: No
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* Fader: Nein
* Pitch control: No
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* Pitch-Kontrolle: Nein
* CD Synchro Recording: Yes
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* CD-Synchro-Aufnahme: Ja
  
  
'''Special Features'''
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'''Besondere Ausstattungen'''
* Super Auto BLE XD - improved calibration computer with 4 measuring points - Pioneer's best.
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* Super Auto BLE XD - verbesserter Einmesscomputer mit 4 Messpunkten - Pioneers bester
* F.L.E.X.: Treble boost for older, dull bands via button.
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* F.L.E.X.: Höhenanhebung bei älteren Bändern per Taste
* Dolby B / C noise reduction
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* Dolby B / C Rauschunterdrückung
* Dolby S noise reduction
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* Dolby S Rauschunterdrückung
 
* Dolby HX Pro
 
* Dolby HX Pro
Timer pre-equipment (recording, playback)
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* Timer- Vorrüstung (Aufnahme, Wiedergabe)
* 4-digit electr. counter, linear/ real time,
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* 4-stelliges elektr. Zählwerk, abschaltbar und mit "Meter Range" im Detailbereich besser sichtbar
* Display can be switched off
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* CD Synchro
Meter Range" - spreadable display, which is very helpful for recording
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* Titel- Suchlauf
* Title search - up to 15 titles adjustable
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* Motorisiertes Kassettenfach, dazu kam der 3. Motor im Unterschied zum CT-S540 S.
* Motorized cassette compartment, for which the 3rd motor has been installed in contrast to the CT-S540 S.
 
Remote control: via Pioneer SR system (controllable with system remote controls and connecting cable).
 
CD Synchro - easy synchronisation with Pioneer CD players of the 90s.  
 
  
== Remarks ==
 
* With the recording monitoring function over headphones (rear band control) the recording is played back with Dolby S with the related Dolby B. The equipment has here 2 Dolby S chips less than the [[Pioneer CT-S 640 S]].
 
Largely identical to the [[Pioneer CT-S 640 S]], which has 2 Dolby S chips more and cost 150 DM more. With this it also shares the manual from 1996.
 
Pioneer used with the CT-S 550 S and 640 S / 630 S an ALPS drive, which was also used in some models of other manufacturers.
 
  
* Other models in the same series:
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== Bemerkungen ==
** [[Pioneer CT-S 250]]
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Weitere Modelle der gleichen Serie:
** [[Pioneer CT-S 450 S]]
 
** [[Pioneer CT-S 640 S]] (built at the same time for another 2 years, almost identical in construction, same BDA),
 
** [[Pioneer CT-S 740 S]] (still built until 1998)
 
  
* Predecessor model: [[Pioneer CT-S 540 S]] (one engine less, few changes)
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* Pioneer CT-S 250
* Successor model: none.
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* Pioneer CT-S 450 S
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* Pioneer CT-S 640 S (noch 2 Jahre zeitgleich gebaut, fast baugleich, gleiche BDA),
  
== Pictures ==
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== Bilder ==
[[File:Cts550s.jpg]]
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[[Datei:Cts550s.jpg]]
  
== Reviews ==
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== Berichte ==
* Stereo 8/96, very good, 2 stars. "Discoloration-free sound with considerable dynamics - perhaps a touch too harsh. The simple drive with servo flap parries surprisingly promptly, presciently and smoothly." (S.24)
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* Stereo 8/96, sehr gut, 2 Sterne,  
Audio 4/97, good, 70 points, 3 ears,  
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* Audio 4/97, gut, 70 Punkte, 3 Ohren,  
Stereoplay 11/96: good, top class II, price-performance ratio good to very good. Stereoplay had changed its rating for all units twice. In 1997 the unit had 16 points, in 1998 the CT-S550 had 32 points. Stereoplay's verdict: "Top equipped Dolby S recorder with sophisticated calibration computer and natural, neutral reproduction".
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* Stereoplay 11/96: gut, Spitzenklasse 2, Preis- Leistungsverh. gut bis sehr gut. Stereoplay hatte zweimal seine Bewertung für alle Geräte verändert. 1997 hatte das Gerät dann 16 Punkte, 1998 hatte das CT-S550 dann 32 Punkte. Stereoplays Votum: „Top ausgestatteter Dolby S- Recorder mit aufwendigem Einmesscomputer und natürlicher, neutraler Wiedergabe“
  
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
  
[[Category:Cassette decks]]
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[[Kategorie:Kassettendecks]]
[[Category:Dolby-S]]
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[[Kategorie:Dolby-S]]

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