Onkyo TA-6510

Data

Onkyo Stereo Cassette Deck TA-6510

General:

• Manufacturer: Onkyo
• Model: TA-6510
• Type: Single
• Years of manufacture: 1995-1997
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Black
• Remote control: No, but controllable via RI- System (see below)
• Power consumption: 13 W

Dimensions (WxDxH): 455 x 310 x 120 mm

• Weight: 5,0 kg
• Original price approx.: 680,- DM

Technical data

• Track system: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
• Tape speed: 4,8 cm/ s
• Low noise drive with microprocessor control
• Heads:
  • 1 x record/playback/back tape - oxygen-free audio head reels (PC-OCC).
  • 1 x erase
• Motors: 3
  • 1 x DC servo
  • 2 x DC
• Tape types:
  • Type I
  • Cr02
  • Metal
• Noise reduction: Dolby B, C, HX Pro
• Frequency response: Normal 20 Hz - 18 kHz (± 3 dB: 30 Hz - 17 kHz), Chrome 20 Hz - 19 kHz (± 3 dB: 30 Hz - 18 kHz), Metal 20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 3 dB: 30 Hz - 19 kHz), both according to BdA
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB (Dolby C)
• DC fluctuations: 0.045 % WRMS, 0.09 % DIN (according to BdA) 0.12 DIN (Test Stereo 11/95, p.42)
• Input: 80 mV (line)
• Output: 0.5 V (line)

Special features

• 3 motors
• Rearband control possible (headphones, tape 2/ monitor circuit on unit or amplifier)
• Dual Capstan- drive with closed loop tape
• Dolby B, C noise reduction, HX Pro recording enhancement
• Bias- Steller (pre-magnetization of the tape, called Accubias)
• 4-digit electronic counter, real time
• Peak hold function at display level (about 2 sec.)
• Title search
• Headphone output (not adjustable)
• Return button

One Touch" CD Synchro for Automatic Dubbing from Onkyo CD Players

• Reinforced chassis
• Reinforced cassette holder
• Rounded front corners (plastic), but front otherwise made of metal

Remarks

Remote controllable via Onkyo RI system. Then also with many Onkyo CD player remote controls with switch usable;

• There is no timer;
• Other models in the same series:
  • TA-6210
  • TA-6310
  • TA-6510
• Both externally and internally, the TA-6510 is largely identical in construction to its predecessor, the TA-2051. Only the color of the rear panel and the lettering on the unit (on the 2051 = gold) differ! Also the BdA has the same text.

The unit still has "the old" Onkyo dimensions: 45.5 cm width. With the next smaller deck, the TA-6310, it is above all outwardly similar in construction, that has however a single Capstan drive, Dolby S and more automatic functions.

Pictures

Test reports

• Stereoplay 10/95: good, 16 (later 32) points
• Stereo 11/95: very good, 2 stars: "With three motors, double capstan technology and elaborate sound head mechanics, the 6510 not only achieves a stable, clear sound image, but also promises a long life. And thanks to sophisticated electronics, even with Dolby C it produces as little noise as some simple Dolby S decks - especially with metal tapes." (Stereo, 11/95, p.36).