Nakamichi DRAGON
Data
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
- 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.
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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.