Sony TC-KA 3 ES

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Data

General

  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Model: TC-KA 3 ES
  • Type: Single
  • Year of manufacture: 1995
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: black, champagne
  • Remote control: yes, RM-J701 and others possible
  • Power consumption: 30 W
  • Dimensions: 430 mm × 135 mm × 360 mm (W × H × D)
  • Weight: 7.6 kg
  • Original price approx:


Connections

  • Number of inputs:
    • list the inputs here
  • Number of outputs:
    • list the outputs here


Technical data

  • sound heads: 3
  • motors: 3
  • Synchronous fluctuations: 0.022 % WRMS
  • Tape types: IEC I, IEC II, IEC IV
  • Frequency response:
  • Normal: 20-17,000 Hz ±3 dB
  • Chrome: 20-20,000 Hz ±3 dB
  • Metal: 20-22,000 Hz ±3 dB
  • Distortion factor: 1.3
  • Signal to noise ratio: 57 dB
  • Auto Reverse: no
  • Title search: yes
  • Dolby: B, C, S
  • MPX filter: yes
  • Fader: no
  • Pitch control: no
  • CD synchro recording: yes


Special Features

  • Closed Loop Dual Capstan Drive (closed loop tape drive with 2 pinch rollers and tone shafts).
  • 3-head deck with rear tape control
  • Laser Amorphous sound head
  • Dolby HX Pro switchable
  • Dolby S next to Dolby B and C
  • low-vibration cassette compartment that clamps the cassette firmly in place
  • 4-digit electronic display with real time display
  • Timer pre-installation
  • Tape calibration on 3 levels with test tone generator: bias, level and equalizer
  • Aluminium front


Remarks

  • The unit shares the user manual with the Sony TC-KA6. However, the KA3 was intended for the USA, Canada and other countries of the non-European market (see Bda, page 2), the differences are listed p.2
  • Other models in the same series:


Pictures

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