Pioneer CT-S 830 S

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General

  • Manufacturer: Pioneer
  • Model: CT-S 830 S

Type: Cassette Tape Deck

  • Years of manufacture: 1994 - 1996
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Black or champagne-gold
  • Remote control: system remote control
  • Power consumption: 28 W
  • Dimensions: 420 x 140 x 381 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 7.1 kg
  • Original price approx.: 1'200 DM


Connections

  • 2 inputs:
    • Line In RCA/Cinch R+L

Pioneer System Bus (3.5 mm jack)

  • 3 outputs:
    • Line Out RCA/RCA R+L
    • Headphones 6.35 mm jack

Pioneer System Bus (3.5 mm)


Technical Data

  • Audio heads: 3
  • Motors: 3
  • Synchronization fluctuations: 0.023 %
  • Tape types: IEC Type I, II, IV
  • Frequency range:
    • 15 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Normal tape).

15 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Chrome tape) 15 Hz to 25,000 Hz (Metal tape) Distortion factor: 0.6% Signal to noise ratio: 82 dB

  • Auto Reverse: no
  • Title search: yes
  • Noise Reduction: Dolby B, C, S, Dynamic Expansion HX Pro
  • MPX filter: yes
  • Fader: no
  • Pitch control: no
  • CD synchro recording: yes


  • More data at "Hifi Engine": [1]


Special features

  • Three-head tape deck. Rear tape control with monitor circuit possible.
  • Three-motor drive with automatic tape tensioning and illuminated cassette compartment.
  • Closed Loop Dual Capstan - closed tape guide with 2 capstan waves
  • Dolby Noise Reduction B/C/S
  • Super Auto BLE, automatic tape adjustment, BIAS can be changed later via touch keys
  • Sound enhancement via digital processor,
  • Recording volume and balance adjustable
  • Servo motorized cassette eject and retract
  • Gold-plated Cinch sockets and headphone output
  • Headphone output, manually adjustable
  • Switchable LCD display for signal, back tape control, time, counter and much more.
  • Title search
  • CD synchronisation with Pioneer CD players possible


Remarks

  • Successor model:
  • None



  • The CT-S 740 S, similarly equipped but more compact and less expensive, was sold a year later and a few years at a time, but strictly speaking it is not a successor to the CT-S 830 S but to the CT-S 730.


Pictures

  • Picture: Pioneer CT-S 830 S

Cts830s.jpg


Reviews

  • Stereoplay 6/1995: Top class I. Stereoplay Highlight. Then from 1997 (classes dropped): Good. 39 points. Absolutely 2nd place in "rank and name" (best list, from 9/1995). Still listed in 12/1999
  • STEREO 3/1995: 4th place in the 1997 best list (1st place in absolute order 12/1998). 2 stars, Very Good. "One of the best on the market - unfortunately considerably more expensive than its predecessor" 1998 then 1st place in the best list. Still listed in 12/1998


Links

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