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| − | ''' | + | '''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 | + | ** Line (2x RCA RCA) |
| − | ** Microphone (2x 6.35mm | + | ** Microphone (2x 6.35mm jack) |
| − | * | + | * Number of outputs: |
| − | ** Line (2x RCA | + | ** Line (2x RCA cinch) |
| − | ** Headphone (6.35mm | + | ** 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 |
| − | ** Normal | + | * 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) | ** 58 dB (Dolby off) | ||
| − | + | 66 dB (Dolby B) | |
| − | + | 75 dB (Dolby C) | |
* Dolby: B / C / HX-Pro | * Dolby: B / C / HX-Pro | ||
| − | * MPX | + | * MPX filter: yes, switchable |
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| − | ''' | + | '''Special Features''' |
| − | * | + | * Backband control |
| − | * Bias | + | * Bias calibration with test tone generator |
| − | * Level- | + | * 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 | * Direct-Drive, Dual-Capstan | ||
| − | * Auto-Reverse: | + | * Auto-Reverse: no |
| − | * | + | * Backlighting |
| − | * Fader/Mute: | + | * Electronic counter |
| − | * Pitch | + | * Title search: yes |
| − | * CD | + | * Fader/Mute: yes |
| − | * | + | * Pitch control: no |
| + | * CD synchro recording: no | ||
| + | * Output level control. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Comments == | ||
| + | * Other models in the same series: | ||
| + | * [[harman/kardon CD 91]] | ||
| + | * [[harman/kardon CD 191]] | ||
| + | * [[harman/kardon CD 291]] | ||
| + | * [[harman/kardon CD 391]] | ||
| + | * [[harman/kardon CD 491]] | ||
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| + | == Pictures == | ||
| + | * Extract from brochure: Harman/kardon CD 491 | ||
| + | [[File:Harman Kardon CD-491-Prospekt-1.jpg]] | ||
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| − | + | * Extract from brochure: Harman/kardon CD 491 | |
| + | [[File:Harman Kardon CD-491-Prospekt-2.jpg]] | ||
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| − | + | == Reviews == | |
| − | * | + | * All-time top-of-the-line unit from '''Harman/Kardon'''' |
| + | * In reviews compared to [[Nakamichi DRAGON|'''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"). | ||
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| + | '''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 [http://marrscommunications.com/harman-k-rabco-t-t- 'Belt Kits' for '''Harman/Kardon''' CD491 tape decks] | ||
| + | for $26,95 (about 20,-- € + shipping). | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
| + | * [[http://prospekte.neuking.com/thumbnails.php?album=79 Audio-Test 6/1984 (vs. Braun C3)], accessed December 10, 2017. | ||
| + | * [[The legendary cassette decks in comparison| High end cassette decks in comparison list]] | ||
| + | * [[https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby#Dolby_HX_Pro Dolby HX Pro at German Wikipedia]]. | ||
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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]
- Other models in the same series:
- harman/kardon CD 91
- harman/kardon CD 191
- harman/kardon CD 291
- harman/kardon CD 391
- harman/kardon CD 491
Pictures[edit]
- Extract from brochure: Harman/kardon CD 491
- Extract from brochure: Harman/kardon CD 491
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]
- [Audio-Test 6/1984 (vs. Braun C3), accessed December 10, 2017.
- High end cassette decks in comparison list
- [Dolby HX Pro at German Wikipedia].