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| − | ''' | + | '''General''' |
| − | * | + | * Manufacturer: [[Nakamichi]] |
| − | * | + | * Model: Dragon |
| − | * | + | * Type: Cassette Tape Deck |
| − | * | + | * Years of manufacture: 1983 - 1993, 1995 (Last Edition) |
| − | * | + | * Made in: Japan |
| − | * | + | * Color: Black |
| − | * | + | * Remote control: RM-20 (wired remote control, optional) |
| − | * | + | * Power consumption: 45 watts |
| − | * | + | * Dimensions: 450 x 135 x 300 mm (WxHxD) |
| − | * | + | * Weight: 9,5 kg |
| − | * | + | * Original price: 4'150 DM / 4'500 DM (Last Edition) |
| − | ''' | + | '''Connections''' |
| − | * | + | * Number of inputs: |
** Line 50 mV/50 KOhm | ** Line 50 mV/50 KOhm | ||
** Remote | ** Remote | ||
| − | * | + | * Number of outputs: |
| − | ** Line 1 V/2 | + | ** Line 1 V/2.2 KOhm |
| − | + | DC output | |
| − | ** | + | ** Headphones (6.3mm jack) |
| − | ''' | + | '''Specifications''' |
| − | * | + | * Audio heads: 3 (PA-1L, R-8L, E-8L) |
| − | * | + | * Motors: 5 |
| − | * | + | * Synchronous fluctuations: ± 0.019% (WRMS), ± 0.04% (DIN). |
| − | * | + | * Band types: Type I / II / IV |
| − | * | + | * Frequency response: 20-22,000 Hz (±3 dB) |
| − | * | + | * Distortion factor: < 0,8% |
| − | * Signalrauschabstand: > 66/74 dB Dolby B/C | + | * Signalrauschabstand: >66/74 dB Dolby B/C |
| − | * Auto | + | * Auto reverse: yes, playback only |
| − | * | + | * Title search: no |
* Dolby: B / C | * Dolby: B / C | ||
| − | * MPX | + | * MPX filter: yes, switchable |
| − | * Fader: | + | * Fader: yes |
| − | * Pitch | + | * Pitch control: no |
| − | * CD | + | * CD synchro recording: no |
| − | ''' | + | '''Special Features''' |
| − | * | + | * Rear tape control |
| − | * | + | * Automatic playback azimuth control ''NAAC |
| − | * | + | * Double capstan with double direct drive |
| − | * Bias/ | + | * Bias/level calibration with test tone generator, each channel separated for all tape types |
| − | * LED | + | * LED level display with 2 x 20 segments |
| − | * | + | * Automatic fade-in and fade-out with 2 speeds |
| − | * Subsonic | + | * Subsonic filter, switchable |
| − | * | + | * Adjustable output level |
| − | * | + | * Gold-plated inputs and outputs |
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| − | + | == Comments == | |
| + | * The Nakamichi Dragon is a legendary high-end tape deck, and undoubtedly a very impressive tape deck alongside the [[Nakamichi 1000 ZXL]]. | ||
| + | * Besides the [[Marantz SD 930]], it was the only tape deck with automatic azimuth adjustment during playback. | ||
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| − | == | + | * Simpler Nakamichi models from the period at a similar level: |
| + | ** [[Nakamichi CR-7 E]] | ||
| + | ** [[Nakamichi CR-5 E]], with the CR-7 almost reaching the price level of the top-of-the-line machine with manual azimuth adjustment. | ||
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| + | == Pictures == | ||
| + | * Picture: Nakamichi DRAGON | ||
| + | [[File:Nakamichi Dragon-1.jpg]] | ||
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| + | * Image: Nakamichi DRAGON | ||
| + | [[File:Dragona.jpg]] | ||
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| + | * Images: Nakamichi DRAGON | ||
| + | [[Image:Nakamichidragon1.jpg|330px]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Nakamichidragon2.jpg|330px]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Nakamichidragon3.jpg|330px]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Audioscope}]<br /> | ||
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| + | == Reports == | ||
| + | * Stereoplay 03/1983: "Spitzenklasse II" (best rating for cassette decks 1984, for tape machines "Spitzenklasse I"), was used as reference unit. | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
| + | * [[http://forum2.magnetofon.de/board13-verst%C3%A4rker-phono-decks/board61-cassetten-decks/11360-nakamichi-dragon/ report in the tape machine forum]] | ||
| + | * [[The legendary cassette decks in comparison| List High end cassette decks in comparison]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:36, 3 June 2020
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: Nakamichi
- Model: Dragon
- Type: Cassette Tape Deck
- Years of manufacture: 1983 - 1993, 1995 (Last Edition)
- Made in: Japan
- Color: Black
- Remote control: RM-20 (wired remote control, optional)
- Power consumption: 45 watts
- Dimensions: 450 x 135 x 300 mm (WxHxD)
- Weight: 9,5 kg
- Original price: 4'150 DM / 4'500 DM (Last Edition)
Connections
- Number of inputs:
- Line 50 mV/50 KOhm
- Remote
- Number of outputs:
- Line 1 V/2.2 KOhm
DC output
- Headphones (6.3mm jack)
Specifications
- Audio heads: 3 (PA-1L, R-8L, E-8L)
- Motors: 5
- Synchronous fluctuations: ± 0.019% (WRMS), ± 0.04% (DIN).
- Band types: Type I / II / IV
- Frequency response: 20-22,000 Hz (±3 dB)
- Distortion factor: < 0,8%
- Signalrauschabstand: >66/74 dB Dolby B/C
- Auto reverse: yes, playback only
- Title search: no
- Dolby: B / C
- MPX filter: yes, switchable
- Fader: yes
- Pitch control: no
- CD synchro recording: no
Special Features
- Rear tape control
- Automatic playback azimuth control NAAC
- Double capstan with double direct drive
- Bias/level calibration with test tone generator, each channel separated for all tape types
- LED level display with 2 x 20 segments
- Automatic fade-in and fade-out with 2 speeds
- Subsonic filter, switchable
- Adjustable output level
- Gold-plated inputs and outputs
Comments[edit]
- The Nakamichi Dragon is a legendary high-end tape deck, and undoubtedly a very impressive tape deck alongside the Nakamichi 1000 ZXL.
- Besides the Marantz SD 930, it was the only tape deck with automatic azimuth adjustment during playback.
- Simpler Nakamichi models from the period at a similar level:
- Nakamichi CR-7 E
- Nakamichi CR-5 E, with the CR-7 almost reaching the price level of the top-of-the-line machine with manual azimuth adjustment.
Pictures[edit]
- Picture: Nakamichi DRAGON
- Image: Nakamichi DRAGON
- Images: Nakamichi DRAGON
[[Image:Audioscope}]
Reports[edit]
- Stereoplay 03/1983: "Spitzenklasse II" (best rating for cassette decks 1984, for tape machines "Spitzenklasse I"), was used as reference unit.