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Type: 3-head, single compact cassette deck
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== Data ==
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'''General'''
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* Manufacturer: [[Pioneer]]
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* Model: CT-S 830 S
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Type: Cassette Tape Deck
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* Years of manufacture: 1994 - 1996
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* Made in: Japan
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* Color: Black or champagne-gold
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* Remote control: system remote control
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* Power consumption: 28 W
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* Dimensions: 420 x 140 x 381 mm (WxHxD)
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* Weight: 7.1 kg
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* Original price approx.: 1'200 DM
  
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
 
  
Tape Speed: 4.75 cm/s
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'''Connections'''
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* 2 inputs:  
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** Line In RCA/Cinch R+L
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Pioneer System Bus (3.5 mm jack)
  
Heads: 1 x combination record/playback, 1 x erase
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* 3 outputs:  
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** Line Out RCA/RCA R+L
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** Headphones 6.35 mm jack
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Pioneer System Bus (3.5 mm)
  
Motor: 1 x reel, 1 x capstan, 1 x assist
 
  
Tape Type: type I, Cr02, Metal
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'''Technical Data'''
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* Audio heads: 3
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* Motors: 3
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* Synchronization fluctuations: 0.023 %
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* Tape types: IEC Type I, II, IV
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* Frequency range:
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**15 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Normal tape).
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15 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Chrome tape)
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15 Hz to 25,000 Hz (Metal tape)
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Distortion factor: 0.6%
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Signal to noise ratio: 82 dB
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* Auto Reverse: no
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* Title search: yes
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* Noise Reduction: Dolby B, C, S, Dynamic Expansion HX Pro
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* MPX filter: yes
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* Fader: no
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* Pitch control: no
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* CD synchro recording: yes
  
Noise Reduction: B, C, S, HX Pro
 
  
Frequency Response: 15Hz to 25kHz  (Metal tape)
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* More data at "Hifi Engine": [https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/pioneer/ct-s830s.shtml]
  
Signal to Noise Ratio: 82dB  (dolby S)
 
  
Wow and Flutter: 0.023%
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'''Special features'''
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* Three-head tape deck. Rear tape control with monitor circuit possible.
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* Three-motor drive with automatic tape tensioning and illuminated cassette compartment.
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* Closed Loop Dual Capstan - closed tape guide with 2 capstan waves
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* Dolby Noise Reduction B/C/S
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* Super Auto BLE, automatic tape adjustment, BIAS can be changed later via touch keys
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* Sound enhancement via digital processor,
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* Recording volume and balance adjustable
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* Servo motorized cassette eject and retract
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* Gold-plated Cinch sockets and headphone output
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* Headphone output, manually adjustable
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* Switchable LCD display for signal, back tape control, time, counter and much more.
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* Title search
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* CD synchronisation with Pioneer CD players possible
  
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.6%
 
  
Input: 100mV (line)
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== Remarks ==
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* Previous model:  
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* [[Pioneer CT-S 820 S]]
  
Output: 0.5V (line)
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* Successor model:  
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* None
  
Dimensions: 420 x 140 x 381mm
 
  
Weight: 7.1kg
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* Other models in the same series:
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* [[Pioneer CT-S 330]]
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* [[Pioneer CT-S 430]]
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* [[Pioneer CT-S 530]]
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* [[Pioneer CT-S 630]]
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* [[Pioneer CT-S 730]]
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* [[Pioneer CT-S 830 S]]
  
Year: 1994
 
  
* Drei-Kopf-Tapedeck
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* The [[Pioneer CT-S 740 S|CT-S 740 S]], similarly equipped but more compact and less expensive, was sold a year later and a few years at a time, but strictly speaking it is not a successor to the CT-S 830 S but to the CT-S 730.
* Dolby Rauschunterdrückung B/C/S
 
* Super Auto BLE Klangverbesserung über Digitalen Prozessor
 
* Aufnahmelautstärke und Balance regelbar
 
* servomotorischer Tape-Auswurf und -Einzug
 
* vergoldete Cinch-Buchsen
 
* Kopfhörerausgang, manuell regelbar
 
* vergoldete Kopfhörerbuchse (6,3 mm Klinke)
 
* umschaltbares LED Display für Signal, Hinterbandkontrolle, Zeit, Counter u. v. m.  
 
* Original price  613,00 €
 
  
Vorgängermodell:
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* [[Pioneer CT-S 820 S]]
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== Pictures ==
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* Picture: Pioneer CT-S 830 S
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[[File:Cts830s.jpg]]
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== Reviews ==
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* Stereoplay 6/1995: Top class I. Stereoplay Highlight. Then from 1997 (classes dropped): Good. 39 points. Absolutely 2nd place in "rank and name" (best list, from 9/1995). Still listed in 12/1999
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* STEREO 3/1995: 4th place in the 1997 best list (1st place in absolute order 12/1998). 2 stars, Very Good. "One of the best on the market - unfortunately considerably more expensive than its predecessor" 1998 then 1st place in the best list. Still listed in 12/1998
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== Links ==
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[[Category:Cassette decks]]
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[[Category:Dolby-S]]

Latest revision as of 08:58, 14 April 2021

Data[edit]

General

  • Manufacturer: Pioneer
  • Model: CT-S 830 S

Type: Cassette Tape Deck

  • Years of manufacture: 1994 - 1996
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Black or champagne-gold
  • Remote control: system remote control
  • Power consumption: 28 W
  • Dimensions: 420 x 140 x 381 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 7.1 kg
  • Original price approx.: 1'200 DM


Connections

  • 2 inputs:
    • Line In RCA/Cinch R+L

Pioneer System Bus (3.5 mm jack)

  • 3 outputs:
    • Line Out RCA/RCA R+L
    • Headphones 6.35 mm jack

Pioneer System Bus (3.5 mm)


Technical Data

  • Audio heads: 3
  • Motors: 3
  • Synchronization fluctuations: 0.023 %
  • Tape types: IEC Type I, II, IV
  • Frequency range:
    • 15 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Normal tape).

15 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Chrome tape) 15 Hz to 25,000 Hz (Metal tape) Distortion factor: 0.6% Signal to noise ratio: 82 dB

  • Auto Reverse: no
  • Title search: yes
  • Noise Reduction: Dolby B, C, S, Dynamic Expansion HX Pro
  • MPX filter: yes
  • Fader: no
  • Pitch control: no
  • CD synchro recording: yes


  • More data at "Hifi Engine": [1]


Special features

  • Three-head tape deck. Rear tape control with monitor circuit possible.
  • Three-motor drive with automatic tape tensioning and illuminated cassette compartment.
  • Closed Loop Dual Capstan - closed tape guide with 2 capstan waves
  • Dolby Noise Reduction B/C/S
  • Super Auto BLE, automatic tape adjustment, BIAS can be changed later via touch keys
  • Sound enhancement via digital processor,
  • Recording volume and balance adjustable
  • Servo motorized cassette eject and retract
  • Gold-plated Cinch sockets and headphone output
  • Headphone output, manually adjustable
  • Switchable LCD display for signal, back tape control, time, counter and much more.
  • Title search
  • CD synchronisation with Pioneer CD players possible


Remarks[edit]

  • Successor model:
  • None



  • The CT-S 740 S, similarly equipped but more compact and less expensive, was sold a year later and a few years at a time, but strictly speaking it is not a successor to the CT-S 830 S but to the CT-S 730.


Pictures[edit]

  • Picture: Pioneer CT-S 830 S

Cts830s.jpg


Reviews[edit]

  • Stereoplay 6/1995: Top class I. Stereoplay Highlight. Then from 1997 (classes dropped): Good. 39 points. Absolutely 2nd place in "rank and name" (best list, from 9/1995). Still listed in 12/1999
  • STEREO 3/1995: 4th place in the 1997 best list (1st place in absolute order 12/1998). 2 stars, Very Good. "One of the best on the market - unfortunately considerably more expensive than its predecessor" 1998 then 1st place in the best list. Still listed in 12/1998


Links[edit]