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== Data ==
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'''General'''
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* Manufacturer: [[harman/kardon]]
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* Model: CD 491
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* Type: Cassette Tape Deck
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* Years of manufacture: 1983 - 1988
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* Made in: Japan / USA
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* Color: Black, Champagne
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* Remote control: no
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* Power consumption: 60 watts
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* Dimensions: 443 x 123 x 345 mm (WxHxD)
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* Weight: 7.2 kg
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* Original price: 2000 DM (RRP 1983) / 2250 DM (RRP 1986)
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'''Connections'''
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* Number of inputs:
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** Line (2x RCA RCA)
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** Microphone (2x 6.35mm jack)
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* Number of outputs:
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** Line (2x RCA cinch)
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** Headphone (6.35mm jack)
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'''Technical Data'''
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* Audio heads: 3 (separate A/W heads: Sendust/Ferrit)
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* Motors: 3
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* Tape speed: 4,75 cm/s
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* Synchronous speed fluctuations: ± 0.025% (WRMS), ± 0.04% (DIN)
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* Tape types: Type I / II / IV
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* Frequency response:
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** Normal/CrO2 band: 20-24,000 Hz (±3 dB).
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** Pure iron band: 20-26,000 Hz (±3 dB)
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* Distortion factor: 0.9%
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* Signal-to-noise ratio:
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** 58 dB (Dolby off)
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66 dB (Dolby B)
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75 dB (Dolby C)
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* Dolby: B / C / HX-Pro
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* MPX filter: yes, switchable
  
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== Daten ==
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'''Special Features'''
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'''Allgemein'''
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* Backband control
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* Hersteller: '''Harman/Kardon'''
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* Bias calibration with test tone generator
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* Modell: CD 491
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* Level calibration (channel-separated) with test tone generator
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* Typ: Einzel
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* LED level meter with 2 x 16 segments and peak hold (switchable)
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* Baujahre: 1982 - 198x
 
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* Hergestellt in: Japan / USA
 
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* Farbe: champagner oder schwarz
 
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* Fernbedienung: nein
 
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* Leistungsaufnahme:
 
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* Abmessungen:
 
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* Gewicht:
 
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* Neupreis ca.: 2000.-- DM
 
  
  
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'''Anschlüsse'''
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'''Other'''
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* Anzahl der Eingänge:  
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* Direct-Drive, Dual-Capstan
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** 1 x In (Chinch)
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* Auto-Reverse: no
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* Anzahl der Ausgänge:  
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* Backlighting
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** 1 x Out (Chinch)
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* Electronic counter
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* Title search: yes
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* Fader/Mute: yes
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* Pitch control: no
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* CD synchro recording: no
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* Output level control.
  
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== Comments ==
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* Other models in the same series:
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* [[harman/kardon CD 91]]
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* [[harman/kardon CD 191]]
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* [[harman/kardon CD 291]]
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* [[harman/kardon CD 391]]
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* [[harman/kardon CD 491]]
  
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'''Technische Daten'''
 
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* Tonköpfe:
 
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* Motoren:
 
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* Gleichlaufschwankungen:
 
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* Bandarten: Fe / Cr / Me
 
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* Frequenzgang: bis 24000 Hz
 
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* Klirrfaktor:
 
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* Signalrauschabstand:
 
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* Auto-Reverse: ja
 
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* Titelsuchlauf: ja
 
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* Dolby: B / C
 
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* MPX-Filter:
 
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* Fader:
 
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* Pitch-Kontrolle:
 
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* CD-Synchro-Aufnahme: nein
 
  
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== Pictures ==
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* Extract from brochure: Harman/kardon CD 491
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[[File:Harman Kardon CD-491-Prospekt-1.jpg]]
  
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'''Besondere Ausstattungen'''
 
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* hier, wenn vorhanden
 
  
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* Extract from brochure: Harman/kardon CD 491
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[[File:Harman Kardon CD-491-Prospekt-2.jpg]]
  
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== Bemerkungen ==
 
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Weitere Modelle der gleichen Serie:
 
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* [[Harman/Kardon CD 391|CD 391]] Gleiches Gehäuse, sehr ähnliche Front, jedoch weniger Einmessmöglichkeiten wie CD 491, mechanischer Bandzähler (CD 491 Bandzählwerk per Leuchtanzeige) 
 
  
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== Bilder ==
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== Reviews ==
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* All-time top-of-the-line unit from '''Harman/Kardon''''
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* In reviews compared to [[Nakamichi DRAGON|'''Nakamichi''' DRAGON]] - Absolute top class
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** Audio 6/1984 (four ears), see link.
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** 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").
  
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== Berichte ==
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'''Tips for buying used:'''
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Almost always defects on the drive. Fast forward, rewind, play does not work in
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the correct speed or not at all.
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In the USA there are [http://marrscommunications.com/harman-k-rabco-t-t- 'Belt Kits' for '''Harman/Kardon''' CD491 tape decks]
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for $26,95 (about 20,-- € + shipping).
  
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Allzeit Topgerät der Firma '''Harman/Kardon'''
 
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* in Testberichten klanglich verglichen mit [[Nakamichi DRAGON|'''Nakamichi''' DRAGON]] - Absolute Spitzenklasse
 
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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* [[http://prospekte.neuking.com/thumbnails.php?album=79 Audio-Test 6/1984 (vs. Braun C3)], accessed December 10, 2017.
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* [[The legendary cassette decks in comparison| High end cassette decks in comparison list]]
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* [[https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby#Dolby_HX_Pro Dolby HX Pro at German Wikipedia]].
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[[Kategorie:Kassettendecks]]
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[[Category:Cassette decks]]

Latest revision as of 09:23, 10 September 2020

Data[edit]

General

  • Manufacturer: harman/kardon
  • Model: CD 491
  • Type: Cassette Tape Deck
  • Years of manufacture: 1983 - 1988
  • 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)


Technical Data

  • Audio heads: 3 (separate A/W heads: Sendust/Ferrit)
  • Motors: 3
  • Tape speed: 4,75 cm/s
  • Synchronous speed fluctuations: ± 0.025% (WRMS), ± 0.04% (DIN)
  • Tape types: Type I / II / IV
  • Frequency response:
    • Normal/CrO2 band: 20-24,000 Hz (±3 dB).
    • Pure iron band: 20-26,000 Hz (±3 dB)
  • Distortion factor: 0.9%
  • Signal-to-noise ratio:
    • 58 dB (Dolby off)

66 dB (Dolby B) 75 dB (Dolby C)

  • Dolby: B / C / HX-Pro
  • MPX filter: yes, switchable


Special Features

  • Backband control
  • Bias calibration with test tone generator
  • Level calibration (channel-separated) with test tone generator
  • LED level meter with 2 x 16 segments and peak hold (switchable)


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[edit]


Pictures[edit]

  • Extract from brochure: Harman/kardon CD 491

Harman Kardon CD-491-Prospekt-1.jpg


  • Extract from brochure: Harman/kardon CD 491

Harman Kardon CD-491-Prospekt-2.jpg


Reviews[edit]

  • All-time top-of-the-line unit from Harman/Kardon'
  • In reviews compared to 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:
Almost always defects on the drive. Fast forward, rewind, play does not work in
the correct speed or not at all.
In the USA there are 'Belt Kits' for Harman/Kardon CD491 tape decks 
for $26,95 (about 20,-- € + shipping).


Links[edit]

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