Nakamichi CR-4 E

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Nakamichi
• Model: CR-4 E
• Type: Cassette Tape Deck
• Years of manufacture: 1988 - 1992
• Country of manufacture: Japan
• Color: Black
• Remote control: RM-5 (optional)
• Power consumption: 38 W
• Dimensions: 435 x 100 x 265 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 5,9 kg
• Original price: 2'000 DM (RRP 1988)

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • Line 50mV/30 KOhm
• Number of outputs:
  • Line 0.5V/2.2 kOhm
  • Headphone

Technical Data

• Sound heads: 3
• Motors: 3
• Synchronous fluctuations: ± 0,027% (WRMS), ± 0,048% (DIN)
• Tape types: Type I / II / IV
• Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz (recording level: - 20 dB, Type IV; Type II)
• Distortion factor: less than 0.8% (400 Hz, 0 dB, Type IV)

Signal-to-noise ratio: better than 66 dB for Dolby B, 72 dB for Dolby C (metal)

• Rewind time: approx. 80 seconds (C-60)
• Auto reverse: no
• Title search: no
• Dolby: B / C
• MPX filter: yes, switchable
• Fader: no
• Pitch control: no
• CD synchro recording: no

Special Features

• Rear tape control
• Asymmetrical double capstan with direct drive
• Bias/level calibration with test tone generator
• LED level meter with 2 x 13 segments
• Adjustable output level
• Copper-plated chassis
• Gold-plated inputs and outputs

Notes

• Other models in the same series:
• Nakamichi CR-1 E
• Nakamichi CR-2 E
• Nakamichi CR-3 E
• Nakamichi CR-4 E
• Nakamichi CR-5 E
• Nakamichi CR-7 E

Pictures

• Extract from brochure: Nakamichi CR-4 E

Reports

• Stereoplay 4/88 comparison test (vs Teac V-970 X)

Links

• [Nakamichi Catalog 1988] (works 05/2020).