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== Data ==
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Neupreis in den frühen Neunzigern 1000 DM, in Gold 1100 DM
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DBX-Rauschunterdrückung, hochfein auflösendes Display und sehr ergonomisches Design
'''General'''
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Gute Qualität, aber die 1000 Mark-Tapedecks von Pioneer, Sony und Teac waren klanglich und mechanisch besser
* Manufacturer: [[Technics]]
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Test 'Audio' 70 Klangpunkte
* Model: RS-B 965
 
* Type: Cassette Tape Deck
 
* Years of manufacture: 1990 - 1992
 
* Made in: Osaka, Japan
 
* Color: Black, Gold Champagne
 
* Remote control:
 
* Power consumption: 26 W
 
* Dimensions (WxHxD): 430 x 135 x 290 mm
 
* Weight: 6.4 kg
 
* Original price approx.: 1'000 DM
 
 
 
 
 
'''Connections'''
 
* Number of inputs: 2
 
CD Direct In: 240 mV / 47 kOhm
 
Line In: 60 mV / 47 kOhm
 
* Number of outputs:
 
** Headphones (6.3mm jack) 125 mV / 8 Ohm (8 Ohm ~ 600 Ohm).
 
** Line Out: 400 mV / 1 kOhm
 
 
 
 
 
'''Technical Data'''
 
* Audio heads: 3, 1 hard permalloy record head, 1 hard permalloy playback head, 1 ferrite double gap erase head.
 
* Motors: 3, 1 quartz direct-drive motor for the sound shaft, 1 DC motor for the winding drive, 1 DC motor for opening and closing the cartridge compartment
 
* Variation of synchronism: 0.03% (WRMS), 0.09% (DIN)
 
* Tape types (Automatic): normal, CrO2, pure iron tape.
 
* Frequency response:
 
** Normal: 20 Hz ~ 18 kHz, 20 Hz ~ 19 kHz (DIN).
 
** CrO2: 20 Hz ~ 19 kHz, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz (DIN)
 
** Metal: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz, 20 Hz ~ 21 kHz (DIN)
 
* Distortion factor:
 
* Signal-to-noise ratio: (signal level = full scale; CrO2 band).
 
** with dbx: 92 dB (A-weighted)
 
** with Dolby C noise reduction: 74 dB (CCIR)
 
** with Dolby B noise reduction: 66 dB (CCIR)
 
** without noise reduction: 57 dB (A-weighted)
 
* Auto Reverse: no
 
* Title search: yes
 
* Noise reduction system (dual for front and rear band control): Dolby B, Dolby C and dbx
 
* Dolby HX Pro system: yes
 
* MPX filter: yes (switchable)
 
* Faders:
 
* Pitch control:
 
* CD direct recording: yes
 
 
 
 
 
'''Special Features'''
 
* BIAS and recording level adjustment with calibration tone
 
* APRS (peak recording level capture and adjustment)
 
* Level meter range selectable (wide/extended)
 
* Electronic band counter with two modes (normal/time)
 
* Front loader with three heads and rear band control
 
* Recording mute to create spaces between titles
 
* Timer for recording or playback
 
* Headphone jack with level control
 
 
 
== Notes ==
 
The "PXS" capacitors in the signal path have now reached the end of their life cycle, which is noticeable by bass loss, channel imbalance and undifferentiated sound. Since these capacitors are also installed in the power supply, in the medium term there may also be failures due to short circuits or hum disturbances due to loss of filter efficiency. However, the original very good sound quality can be restored by a professional revision.
 
 
 
* Permanent magnet on the Capstan can come loose, especially after transport. Leads to fast grinding noises! All Quartz-DD drives AR350
 
* Trembling in the sound: Lubricant of the winding plate axles flocculates! Re-lubricate with graphite grease<br />
 
* Sound leaks: Spring of pressure roller gives way. Item no. 120-1/ ET. No. RUW140ZC -&gt; no longer available
 
* Due to age, the plastic elements in the running gear become increasingly brittle and break, the pinions of the rewind motor burst open and slip off =&gt; irreparable
 
 
 
 
 
* Other models of the same series:
 
 
 
* [[Technics_RS-B_465|RS-B465]]
 
* [[Technics_RS-B_565|RS-B565]]
 
* [[Technics_RS-B_665|RS-B665]]
 
* [[Technics_RS-B_765|RS-B765]]
 
* [[Technics_RS-B_965|RS-B965]]
 
 
 
== Remarks ==
 
* Other models in the same series:
 
* [[Technics RS-B 465]]
 
* [[Technics RS-B 565]]
 
* [[Technics RS-B 665]]
 
* [[Technics RS-B 765]]
 
* [[Technics RS-B 900]]
 
* [[Technics RS-B 965]]
 
 
 
 
 
== Pictures ==
 
* Image: Technics RS-B 965
 
[[File:Rsb965a.jpg]]
 
 
 
 
 
* Picture: Technics RS-B 965
 
[[File:Rsb965b.jpg]]
 
 
 
 
 
<gallery>
 
File:Technics RS-B 965-Prospectus-1.jpg|excerpt from brochure: Technics RS-B 965
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
 
 
== Reports ==
 
* Original price in the early nineties 1000 DM, in silver (champagne) 1100 DM.
 
* DBX noise reduction.
 
* Cassette compartment is unlit.
 
* Permanent magnet on capstan can come loose, especially after transport. Leads to fast grinding noises! All DD Drive drives AR350 and related.
 
* Trembling in the sound: Lubricant of the winding plate axles flakes out! Re-lubricate with graphite grease<br />
 
* Tone leaks: Pinch roller spring gives way. Item no. 120-1/ ET. No. RUW140ZC -&gt; no longer available
 
* Due to age, the plastic elements in the running gear become increasingly brittle and break, the pinions of the rewind motor burst open and slip off =&gt; irreparable
 
 
 
 
 
== Links ==
 
 
 
 
 
[[Category:Cassette decks]]
 

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