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− | ''' | + | '''General''' |
− | * | + | * Manufacturer: [[Luxman]] |
− | * | + | * Model: K-03 (K-03 W with wooden cabinet) |
− | * | + | * Type: High End 3-Head Cassette Tape Deck |
− | * | + | * Years of manufacture: 1984 - 1987 |
− | * | + | * Made in: Japan |
− | * | + | * Color: Champagne, matt brushed |
− | * | + | * Remote control: yes, optional (AK-1: wired remote control in metal finish, AK-10: wired remote control; AK-20: wireless remote control with receiver unit) |
− | * | + | * Power consumption: 35 W |
− | * | + | * Dimensions: 453 x 163 x 365 mm (WxHxD) |
− | * | + | * Weight: 11.1 kg |
− | * | + | * Original price approx: |
− | * | + | ** K-03 (without wooden cabinet): 2'950 DM |
− | * | + | ** K-03 W (with wooden cabinet): 3'140 DM |
− | * | + | * Original price AK-1 cable remote control approx.: 140 DM |
+ | * Original price AK-10 wired remote control approx.: 140 DM | ||
+ | * Original price AK-20 Wireless remote control with receiver unit approx.: 300 DM | ||
− | ''' | + | '''Connections''' |
− | * | + | * Number of inputs: |
** Line In: 100 mV, 50 kOhm | ** Line In: 100 mV, 50 kOhm | ||
** DIN In: | ** DIN In: | ||
− | * | + | * Number of outputs: |
** Line Out: 550 mV, 47 kOhm | ** Line Out: 550 mV, 47 kOhm | ||
** DIN Out: | ** DIN Out: | ||
− | * | + | * Headphones (6.3mm jack): 50mW / 8 Ohm |
− | ''' | + | '''Technical Data:''' |
− | * | + | * Audio heads: 3 |
− | ** 1x Sendust | + | ** 1x Sendust recording |
− | ** 1x | + | ** 1x ferrite playback |
− | ** 1x | + | ** 1x ferrite erase head |
− | * | + | * Motors: 3 |
− | ** 1x | + | ** 1x double capstan direct drive servo motor for play |
− | ** 1x DC | + | ** 1x DC servo motor for rewinding |
− | ** 1x DC | + | ** 1x DC servo motor for opening the cassette compartment |
− | * | + | * Tape speed: 4,75 cm / s |
− | * | + | * Synchronous speed fluctuation: 0.022 % (WMRS) |
− | * | + | * Tape types: |
− | ** Normal: | + | ** Normal: Type I |
− | ** Cr02: | + | ** Cr02: Type II |
− | ** | + | ** Metal: Type IV |
− | * | + | * Frequency response: |
− | ** Normal | + | ** Normal Type I: 15 Hz - 22 kHz, 20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 1.5dB). |
− | ** Cr02 | + | ** Cr02 Type II: 15 Hz - 22 kHz, 20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 1.5dB) |
− | ** | + | ** Metal Type IV: 15 Hz - 27 kHz, 20 Hz - 22 kHz (± 1.5dB) |
− | * | + | * Distortion factor: |
− | ** 1 | + | ** 1.3% (max., 1 kHz / 0 dB, Type I). |
− | + | 1.5 % (max., 1 kHz / 0 dB, Type II) | |
− | ** 1 | + | ** 1.5 % (max., 1 kHz / 0 dB, Type IV) |
− | * | + | * Signal-to-noise ratio: |
− | ** Normal: | + | ** Normal: Type I |
− | *** | + | *** Without Dolby: > 56 dB |
− | *** | + | *** With Dolby B: > 64 dB |
− | *** | + | *** With Dolby C: > 71 dB |
− | + | Cr02: Type II | |
− | *** | + | *** Without Dolby: > 58 dB |
− | *** | + | *** With Dolby B: > 66 dB |
− | *** | + | *** With Dolby C: > 73 dB |
− | ** | + | ** Metal: Type IV |
− | *** | + | *** Without Dolby: > 60 dB |
− | *** | + | *** With Dolby B: > 67 dB |
− | *** | + | *** With Dolby C: > 73 dB |
− | * | + | * Crosstalk attenuation: |
− | ** | + | ** > 46 dB (channel, 1 kHz, 0 dB) |
− | ** | + | ** > 57 dB (track, 1 kHz, 0 dB) |
− | * Auto | + | * Auto Reverse: no |
* Dolby: B, C | * Dolby: B, C | ||
− | * | + | * Premagnetization frequency: 105 kHz |
− | * | + | * Erasure frequency: 105 kHz |
− | * | + | * Cancellation attenuation: > 69 dB (125 Hz, Type IV) |
− | * | + | * Rewind time for C-60 cassette: FF/REW < 80 s |
− | ''' | + | '''Special features:''' |
− | * 3- | + | * 3-head cassette tape deck with rear tape control |
− | + | Fine adjustment of the premagnetization | |
− | * | + | * Data memory for premagnetization, equalization and tape sensitivity |
− | * | + | * Degaussing at the touch of a button |
− | * Subsonic | + | * Subsonic filter |
− | * | + | * Tape backlighting |
− | * Rec | + | * Rec mute |
− | * Auto | + | * Auto Space |
* Auto-Rewind | * Auto-Rewind | ||
* Auto-Play | * Auto-Play | ||
− | * Peak / VU | + | * Peak / VU meter (switchable) |
* Fader | * Fader | ||
− | * MPX | + | * MPX Filter: switchable |
− | * | + | * Digital counter |
* Dolby B/C | * Dolby B/C | ||
− | * | + | * Jog key operation |
− | * | + | * Timer-controlled recording and playback |
− | * | + | * Remote control |
− | == | + | == Remarks == |
− | * | + | * Other models in the same series: |
− | * Luxman | + | * Luxman preamplifier: |
** [[Luxman C-02]] | ** [[Luxman C-02]] | ||
− | * Luxman | + | * Luxman power amplifiers: |
** [[Luxman M-02]] | ** [[Luxman M-02]] | ||
− | * Luxman | + | * Luxman integrated amplifiers: |
** [[Luxman L-510]] | ** [[Luxman L-510]] | ||
** [[Luxman L-525]] | ** [[Luxman L-525]] | ||
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− | * Luxman Tape Deck | + | ** [[Luxman Tape Deck]] |
− | ** [[Luxman K-03]] ( | + | ** [[Luxman K-03]] (without speed fine control) |
− | ** [[Luxman K-04]] ( | + | ** [[Luxman K-04]] (without C.T.S.) |
** [[Luxman K-05]] | ** [[Luxman K-05]] | ||
− | * | + | * Corresponding Alpine Tape Decks: |
** [[Alpine AL-80]] | ** [[Alpine AL-80]] | ||
** [[Alpine AL-85]] | ** [[Alpine AL-85]] | ||
− | ** [[Alpine AL-90]] ( | + | ** [[Alpine AL-90]] (Similar in construction, but black front and microphone connectors). |
− | * | + | * Successor model: |
* [[Luxman K-109]] | * [[Luxman K-109]] | ||
− | == | + | == Pictures == |
− | * | + | * Extract from brochure: Luxman K-03 |
− | [[ | + | [[File:Luxman K-03-Prospekt-1.jpg]] |
− | * | + | * Version with wooden cabinet: Luxman K-03 |
− | [[ | + | [[File:Luxman K-03-2.jpg]] |
− | == | + | == Reports == |
− | * | + | * Review at "Hifi-Studio": [https://web.archive.org/web/20120504035802/http://www.hifi-studio.de/hifi-klassiker/luxman/Luxman_K-03/Luxman_K-03.htm] |
== Links == | == Links == | ||
− | * [http://forum2.magnetofon.de/board13-verst%C3%A4rker-phono-decks/board61-cassetten-decks/10356-luxman-k-03/ | + | * [http://forum2.magnetofon.de/board13-verst%C3%A4rker-phono-decks/board61-cassetten-decks/10356-luxman-k-03/ review of the K-03 at Tape Machine Forum] |
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+ | * [[The legendary cassette decks in comparison| List High end cassette decks in comparison]] | ||
− | [[ | + | * [[http://www.thevintageknob.org/luxman-K-03.html K-03 at the The Vintage Knob (English)], accessed April 15, 2018 |
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+ | * [http://audio-database.com/LUXMANALPINE-LUXMAN/player/k-03-e.html audio-database] | ||
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+ | |||
+ | [[Category:Cassette Decks]] |
Latest revision as of 00:40, 1 May 2021
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: Luxman
- Model: K-03 (K-03 W with wooden cabinet)
- Type: High End 3-Head Cassette Tape Deck
- Years of manufacture: 1984 - 1987
- Made in: Japan
- Color: Champagne, matt brushed
- Remote control: yes, optional (AK-1: wired remote control in metal finish, AK-10: wired remote control; AK-20: wireless remote control with receiver unit)
- Power consumption: 35 W
- Dimensions: 453 x 163 x 365 mm (WxHxD)
- Weight: 11.1 kg
- Original price approx:
- K-03 (without wooden cabinet): 2'950 DM
- K-03 W (with wooden cabinet): 3'140 DM
- Original price AK-1 cable remote control approx.: 140 DM
- Original price AK-10 wired remote control approx.: 140 DM
- Original price AK-20 Wireless remote control with receiver unit approx.: 300 DM
Connections
- Number of inputs:
- Line In: 100 mV, 50 kOhm
- DIN In:
- Number of outputs:
- Line Out: 550 mV, 47 kOhm
- DIN Out:
- Headphones (6.3mm jack): 50mW / 8 Ohm
Technical Data:
- Audio heads: 3
- 1x Sendust recording
- 1x ferrite playback
- 1x ferrite erase head
- Motors: 3
- 1x double capstan direct drive servo motor for play
- 1x DC servo motor for rewinding
- 1x DC servo motor for opening the cassette compartment
- Tape speed: 4,75 cm / s
- Synchronous speed fluctuation: 0.022 % (WMRS)
- Tape types:
- Normal: Type I
- Cr02: Type II
- Metal: Type IV
- Frequency response:
- Normal Type I: 15 Hz - 22 kHz, 20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 1.5dB).
- Cr02 Type II: 15 Hz - 22 kHz, 20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 1.5dB)
- Metal Type IV: 15 Hz - 27 kHz, 20 Hz - 22 kHz (± 1.5dB)
- Distortion factor:
- 1.3% (max., 1 kHz / 0 dB, Type I).
1.5 % (max., 1 kHz / 0 dB, Type II)
- 1.5 % (max., 1 kHz / 0 dB, Type IV)
- Signal-to-noise ratio:
- Normal: Type I
- Without Dolby: > 56 dB
- With Dolby B: > 64 dB
- With Dolby C: > 71 dB
- Normal: Type I
Cr02: Type II
- Without Dolby: > 58 dB
- With Dolby B: > 66 dB
- With Dolby C: > 73 dB
- Metal: Type IV
- Without Dolby: > 60 dB
- With Dolby B: > 67 dB
- With Dolby C: > 73 dB
- Crosstalk attenuation:
- > 46 dB (channel, 1 kHz, 0 dB)
- > 57 dB (track, 1 kHz, 0 dB)
- Auto Reverse: no
- Dolby: B, C
- Premagnetization frequency: 105 kHz
- Erasure frequency: 105 kHz
- Cancellation attenuation: > 69 dB (125 Hz, Type IV)
- Rewind time for C-60 cassette: FF/REW < 80 s
Special features:
- 3-head cassette tape deck with rear tape control
Fine adjustment of the premagnetization
- Data memory for premagnetization, equalization and tape sensitivity
- Degaussing at the touch of a button
- Subsonic filter
- Tape backlighting
- Rec mute
- Auto Space
- Auto-Rewind
- Auto-Play
- Peak / VU meter (switchable)
- Fader
- MPX Filter: switchable
- Digital counter
- Dolby B/C
- Jog key operation
- Timer-controlled recording and playback
- Remote control
Remarks[edit]
- Other models in the same series:
- Luxman preamplifier:
- Luxman power amplifiers:
- Luxman integrated amplifiers:
- Luxman Tape Deck
- Luxman K-03 (without speed fine control)
- Luxman K-04 (without C.T.S.)
- Luxman K-05
- Corresponding Alpine Tape Decks:
- Alpine AL-80
- Alpine AL-85
- Alpine AL-90 (Similar in construction, but black front and microphone connectors).
- Successor model:
- Luxman K-109
Pictures[edit]
- Extract from brochure: Luxman K-03
- Version with wooden cabinet: Luxman K-03
Reports[edit]
- Review at "Hifi-Studio": [1]
Links[edit]
- [K-03 at the The Vintage Knob (English), accessed April 15, 2018