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| − | + | == General == | |
| + | * Brand: [[Denon]] | ||
| + | * Model: DR-M 24 HX | ||
| + | * Color: Black, Silver | ||
| + | * Years of manufacture: 1987-1988 | ||
| + | * Original price: 900 DM | ||
| + | * Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 117 x 286 mm | ||
| + | * Weight: 5,6 Kg | ||
| + | * New price approx.: 900 DM, 1988 | ||
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| − | + | == Connections == | |
| + | * Inputs: 1 | ||
| + | RCA (Cinch) Stereo | ||
| + | * Outputs: 2 | ||
| + | RCA (Cinch) Stereo | ||
| + | ** Headphone output (6.3 mm jack, controllable with output level) | ||
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| − | == | + | == Technical data == |
| − | + | * Closed Loop Dual Capstan Drive | |
| + | * 3 heads (recording/playback head is a Sendust ferrite head) | ||
| + | * 3 motors, two of them for the drive, one small servo motor for auxiliary services (sensor keys, head carriage) | ||
| + | * Automatic tape type detection | ||
| + | * Dolby HX PRO | ||
| + | * Dolby B and C Noise Reduction | ||
| + | * MPX filter (switchable) | ||
| + | * Output Level - simultaneous adjustment of the output power at line out | ||
| + | * Frequency response: on metal cassette (IEC IV): 25- 20,000 Hz +/- 3dB, at -20 dB | ||
| + | * Uniformity: only 0.04 % DIN, evaluated (cf. Audio 4/1988, p.22). 0.045 % WRMS | ||
| + | * Rewinding of a C60 cassette: approx. 90 sec., of a C90 cassette: approx. 130 sec. (Audio 4/1988, p.22) | ||
| + | Signal-to-noise ratio (Dolby C): more than 75 dB (CCIR/ ARM) | ||
| + | * Channel separation: more than 40 dB (at 1 kHz) | ||
| + | * Crosstalk attenuation: more than 65 dB (at 1 kHz) | ||
| + | * Power consumption: 18 W | ||
| − | == | + | == Special features == |
| − | [[ | + | * Three-headed deck with rear band control and monitor circuitry |
| − | == | + | * Dual capstan drive (dual capstan) |
| + | * Bias controller | ||
| + | * Recording calibration control (Level) | ||
| + | * Output Level control, also headphone output control | ||
| + | Input Record balance control, right/left separable | ||
| + | * Illuminated cassette compartment | ||
| + | * 4-digit digital counter - numerical | ||
| + | * Large digital display | ||
| + | * Memory-Stop (rewind to "0" mark) | ||
| + | * Peak level meter, left/right | ||
| + | * Electronic relay controlled operation keys (jog keys) | ||
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| + | == Remarks == | ||
| + | * Flat device, it has almost no feet ("Stummelfüßchen") | ||
| + | * Back panel made of plastic (Denon- typical in this time) | ||
| + | * The dimensions of the cabinet are the same as those of the DR-M 22, DR-M 30 HX and DR-M 20. | ||
| + | * Other models in the same series: | ||
| + | ** [[Denon DR-M 10 HX|DR-M 10 HX]] | ||
| + | ** [[Denon DR-M 12 HX|DR-M 12 HX]] | ||
| + | ** [[Denon DR-M 14 HX|DR-M 14 HX]] | ||
| + | ** [[Denon DR-M 24 HX|DR-M 24 HX]] | ||
| + | ** [[Denon DR-M 34 HR|DR-M 34 HR]] | ||
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| + | * Previous model: [[Denon DR-M 20]] | ||
| + | * Successor model: [[Denon DRM-700]] | ||
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| + | * The 2 series began with the DR-M 2 (1982). After that came: DR-M 22 (1985-1987), DR-M 20 (1986-1987), and DR-M 24 HX (late 1987/1988 in the Denon catalog). | ||
| + | Then DRM-700 (1989), DRM-700A (1990-1991), DRM-710 (1992-1993) and DRM-740 (1994). | ||
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| + | == Pictures == | ||
| + | [[File:Denon DR-M 24 HX.jpg]] | ||
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| + | [[File:Denon DR-M 24 HX.jpg]] | ||
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| + | == Test reports == | ||
| + | * Hifi Vision 3/1988: Top class (note on plastic housing) | ||
| + | * Stereoplay 8/1988: Spitzenklasse III (at that time mainly price-related, second best rating) | ||
| + | * Audio 4/1988: top class, sound: 70 points (chrome), 4 ears (!), test winner | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[Category:Cassette decks]] |
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Latest revision as of 09:49, 2 June 2020
General[edit]
- Brand: Denon
- Model: DR-M 24 HX
- Color: Black, Silver
- Years of manufacture: 1987-1988
- Original price: 900 DM
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 117 x 286 mm
- Weight: 5,6 Kg
- New price approx.: 900 DM, 1988
Connections[edit]
- Inputs: 1
RCA (Cinch) Stereo
- Outputs: 2
RCA (Cinch) Stereo
- Headphone output (6.3 mm jack, controllable with output level)
Technical data[edit]
- Closed Loop Dual Capstan Drive
- 3 heads (recording/playback head is a Sendust ferrite head)
- 3 motors, two of them for the drive, one small servo motor for auxiliary services (sensor keys, head carriage)
- Automatic tape type detection
- Dolby HX PRO
- Dolby B and C Noise Reduction
- MPX filter (switchable)
- Output Level - simultaneous adjustment of the output power at line out
- Frequency response: on metal cassette (IEC IV): 25- 20,000 Hz +/- 3dB, at -20 dB
- Uniformity: only 0.04 % DIN, evaluated (cf. Audio 4/1988, p.22). 0.045 % WRMS
- Rewinding of a C60 cassette: approx. 90 sec., of a C90 cassette: approx. 130 sec. (Audio 4/1988, p.22)
Signal-to-noise ratio (Dolby C): more than 75 dB (CCIR/ ARM)
- Channel separation: more than 40 dB (at 1 kHz)
- Crosstalk attenuation: more than 65 dB (at 1 kHz)
- Power consumption: 18 W
Special features[edit]
- Three-headed deck with rear band control and monitor circuitry
- Dual capstan drive (dual capstan)
- Bias controller
- Recording calibration control (Level)
- Output Level control, also headphone output control
Input Record balance control, right/left separable
- Illuminated cassette compartment
- 4-digit digital counter - numerical
- Large digital display
- Memory-Stop (rewind to "0" mark)
- Peak level meter, left/right
- Electronic relay controlled operation keys (jog keys)
Remarks[edit]
- Flat device, it has almost no feet ("Stummelfüßchen")
- Back panel made of plastic (Denon- typical in this time)
- The dimensions of the cabinet are the same as those of the DR-M 22, DR-M 30 HX and DR-M 20.
- Other models in the same series:
- Previous model: Denon DR-M 20
- Successor model: Denon DRM-700
- The 2 series began with the DR-M 2 (1982). After that came: DR-M 22 (1985-1987), DR-M 20 (1986-1987), and DR-M 24 HX (late 1987/1988 in the Denon catalog).
Then DRM-700 (1989), DRM-700A (1990-1991), DRM-710 (1992-1993) and DRM-740 (1994).
Pictures[edit]
Test reports[edit]
- Hifi Vision 3/1988: Top class (note on plastic housing)
- Stereoplay 8/1988: Spitzenklasse III (at that time mainly price-related, second best rating)
- Audio 4/1988: top class, sound: 70 points (chrome), 4 ears (!), test winner