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== Data ==
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'''General'''
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* Manufacturer: [[Pioneer]]
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* Model: CT-S 920 S
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Type: Cassette Tape Deck
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* Years of manufacture: 1993 - 1994
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* Made in: Japan
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* Colors: Champagne, Black
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* Remote control: yes, in the Pioneer system bus remotely controllable
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* Power consumption: 27 W
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* Dimensions: 420 x 144 x 375 mm (WxHxD)
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* Weight: 8 kg
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* Original price: DM 1,300 (RRP, black), DM 1,350 (RRP, champagne)
  
* Gleichlaufschwankungen: +/- 0,052% nach DIN
 
  
* Frequenzgang: Typ II (CrO2-Band): 15 - 21.000 Hz (+/- 6dB), Typ IV (Metallband) 15 - 23.000 Hz (+/- 6dB)
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'''Connections'''
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* Number of inputs: 3
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Stereo Cinch
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Pioneer system bus (for remote control etc.)
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CD Synchro (3.5 mm socket)
  
* Abmessungen (B x H x T): ca. 420 x 146 x 375 mm
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* Number of outputs: 3
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Stereo Cinch
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Pioneer System Bus (for remote control, etc.)
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** Headphone output, 6.3 mm jack
  
* Gewicht: ca. 8,2 KG
 
  
* Closed Loop Dual Capstan Antrieb
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'''Technical Data'''
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* Audio heads: 3 (Laser Amorphous)
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* Motors: 3
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* Synchronization fluctuations: 0.023 %
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* Tape types:
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* Frequency response:
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** Normal: 10 - 21,000 Hz
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** Chrome: 10 - 21,000 Hz
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** Metal: 10 - 25,000 Hz
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* Distortion factor: 0.6
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* Signal-to-noise ratio: 63 dB
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* Auto Reverse:
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* Title search:
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* Dolby: B, C, S
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* MPX filter: yes
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* Fader:
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* Pitch control:
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* CD Synchro Recording:
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* Tape flow 250 nWb/m
  
* Line Straight Funktion (Umgehung aller Klangregler für bestmögliche Aufnahmequalität)
 
  
* Bandschlaufenverhinderungsautomatik (ATLC)
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'''Special Features:'''
 
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* Closed Loop Dual Capstan Drive
* 3 Tonköpfe (Laser Amorph)
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* Line Straight function (bypassing all tone controls for best possible recording quality)
 
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* Automatic Tape Loop Control (ATLC)
* 3 Motoren
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* High resolution fluorescent display, multiple switchable
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* counter with 2 operating modes (real time counter)
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* Display range selector (wide / extended)
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* Auto Monitor (rear tape control)
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* Tape Return / Return Play = zero rewind function / automatic playback start
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* CD Deck Synchro
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* Auto Mute (automatic insertion of blank spaces)
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* Automatic Tape Sort (ATS) selection mechanism
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* Dolby HX-Pro
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* Switchable MPX Filter (on rear panel)
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* Track search (MS): 15 tracks forward and backward
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* Rec mute
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* Timer-controlled playback and recording
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* Adjustable, gold-plated headphone output
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* Fully electronic drive control
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* Digital Tension Control
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* Motorised cassette compartment
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* Gold-plated RCA jacks
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* Vibration and resonance-free construction (honeycomb housing)
  
* hochauflösendes Fluoreszenz-Display, mehrfach um- bzw. abschaltbar
 
  
* Zählwerk mit 2 Betriebsarten (Echtzeitzähllaufwerk)
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== Remarks ==
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* Previous model:
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* [[Pioneer CT-S 910]]
  
* Anzeigebereich-Wähler (weit / erweitert)
 
  
* Auto Monitor (Hinterbandkontrolle)
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* Other models in the same series:
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* [[Pioneer CT-S 220]]
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* [[Pioneer CT-S 320]]
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* [[Pioneer CT-S 420]]
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* [[Pioneer CT-S 520]]
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* [[Pioneer CT-S 620]]
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* [[Pioneer CT-S 820 S]]
  
* Tape Return / Return Play = Null-Rücklauffunktion / automatischer Wiedergabestart
 
  
* CD-Deck Synchro
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== Pictures ==
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* [[File:Pioneer CT-S 920 S-1993.jpg]]
  
* automatische Stummschaltung (automatisches Einfügen von Leerstellen)
 
  
* automatischer Bandsorten-Wahlmechanismus (ATS)
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* [[File:Cts920.jpg]]
  
* Dolby HX-Pro
 
  
* zuschaltbarer MPX-Filter (auf der Rückseite)
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== Reports ==
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* Stereoplay 11/1993 comparison test: rank and name. Top Class I, Reference.
  
* Titelsuchlauf (MS): 15 Titel vor- und rückwärts
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* Stereo 2/1994 Comparative test: Stereo recommendation. Excellent, 3 stars. "Quote: Above all, the CT-S 920 sounds so outrageously natural that you have to look closely to see whether it's switched to source or to tape."
  
* Rec-Mute
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* Audio 5/1994 Comparison test: profile. Very good, top class, 4 ears, sound 80 points.
 
 
* timergesteuerte Wiedergabe und Aufnahme
 
 
 
* Frequenzgang: 15 - 23.000 Hz (Metall), 15 - 21.000 Hz (Chrom), 15 - 21.000 Hz (Normal)
 
 
 
* regelbarer, vergoldeter Kopfhörerausgang
 
 
 
* vollelektronische Laufwerkssteuerung
 
 
 
* Digital Tension Control
 
  
* motorbetriebenes Kassettenfach
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* Stereo 7/1994 Comparison test with Pioneer CT-95: "Quote: We compared the [[Pioneer CT-95|CT-95]] with the CT-920 and found that both units sound equally good - the differences are within the manufacturing tolerances.", names the 920 as an alternative for the price conscious, see link.
  
* vergoldete Cinchbuchsen
 
  
* schwingungs- und resonanzfreie Konstruktion (Honigwaben-Gehäuse)
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== Links ==
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* [http://www.revoxsammler.ch/Testberichte%20Kassettengeraete/Cassettendeck%20B21%201994.pdf Stereo comparison test 1994 with Pioneer CT-95].
  
* Leistungsaufnahme: 25 Watt
 
  
* Abmessungen: ca. 420 x 146 x 375 mm B/H/T
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[[Category:Cassette decks]]
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[[Category:Dolby-S]]

Latest revision as of 11:01, 13 April 2021

Data[edit]

General

  • Manufacturer: Pioneer
  • Model: CT-S 920 S

Type: Cassette Tape Deck

  • Years of manufacture: 1993 - 1994
  • Made in: Japan
  • Colors: Champagne, Black
  • Remote control: yes, in the Pioneer system bus remotely controllable
  • Power consumption: 27 W
  • Dimensions: 420 x 144 x 375 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 8 kg
  • Original price: DM 1,300 (RRP, black), DM 1,350 (RRP, champagne)


Connections

  • Number of inputs: 3

Stereo Cinch Pioneer system bus (for remote control etc.) CD Synchro (3.5 mm socket)

  • Number of outputs: 3

Stereo Cinch Pioneer System Bus (for remote control, etc.)

    • Headphone output, 6.3 mm jack


Technical Data

  • Audio heads: 3 (Laser Amorphous)
  • Motors: 3
  • Synchronization fluctuations: 0.023 %
  • Tape types:
  • Frequency response:
    • Normal: 10 - 21,000 Hz
    • Chrome: 10 - 21,000 Hz
    • Metal: 10 - 25,000 Hz
  • Distortion factor: 0.6
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 63 dB
  • Auto Reverse:
  • Title search:
  • Dolby: B, C, S
  • MPX filter: yes
  • Fader:
  • Pitch control:
  • CD Synchro Recording:
  • Tape flow 250 nWb/m


Special Features:

  • Closed Loop Dual Capstan Drive
  • Line Straight function (bypassing all tone controls for best possible recording quality)
  • Automatic Tape Loop Control (ATLC)
  • High resolution fluorescent display, multiple switchable
  • counter with 2 operating modes (real time counter)
  • Display range selector (wide / extended)
  • Auto Monitor (rear tape control)
  • Tape Return / Return Play = zero rewind function / automatic playback start
  • CD Deck Synchro
  • Auto Mute (automatic insertion of blank spaces)
  • Automatic Tape Sort (ATS) selection mechanism
  • Dolby HX-Pro
  • Switchable MPX Filter (on rear panel)
  • Track search (MS): 15 tracks forward and backward
  • Rec mute
  • Timer-controlled playback and recording
  • Adjustable, gold-plated headphone output
  • Fully electronic drive control
  • Digital Tension Control
  • Motorised cassette compartment
  • Gold-plated RCA jacks
  • Vibration and resonance-free construction (honeycomb housing)


Remarks[edit]



Pictures[edit]

  • Pioneer CT-S 920 S-1993.jpg


  • Cts920.jpg


Reports[edit]

  • Stereoplay 11/1993 comparison test: rank and name. Top Class I, Reference.
  • Stereo 2/1994 Comparative test: Stereo recommendation. Excellent, 3 stars. "Quote: Above all, the CT-S 920 sounds so outrageously natural that you have to look closely to see whether it's switched to source or to tape."
  • Audio 5/1994 Comparison test: profile. Very good, top class, 4 ears, sound 80 points.
  • Stereo 7/1994 Comparison test with Pioneer CT-95: "Quote: We compared the CT-95 with the CT-920 and found that both units sound equally good - the differences are within the manufacturing tolerances.", names the 920 as an alternative for the price conscious, see link.


Links[edit]