Luxman K-406

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Luxman
• Model: K-406
• Type: Auto-Reverse Cassette Tape Deck with DBX
• Years of manufacture: 1985 - 1988
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Champagne, matt brushed
• Remote control: yes, optional (AK-10: wired remote control; AK-20: wireless remote control with receiver unit)
• Power consumption: 20 W
• Dimensions: 453 x 114 x 307 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 4,5 kg
• Original price approx.: 1'490 DM
• Original price AK-20 Wireless remote control with receiver unit approx.: 300 DM

Connections

• Number of inputs: 2
  • Line In: 150 mV, 47 kOhm
  • DIN In:
  • Microphone: 0.25 mV
• Number of outputs:
  • Line Out: 550 mV, 47 kOhm
  • DIN Out:
• Headphones (6.3mm jack): 65 mV

Technical Data:

• Audio heads: 2, rotatable
  • 1x Hexalam Permalloy recording and playback
  • 1x ferrite erase head
• Motors: 3
  • 2x direct drive servo motor double capstan
  • 1x DC servo motor for winding
• Belt speed: 4.75 cm / s
• Synchronization fluctuations: 0.09 %
• Tape types:
  • Normal: Type I
  • Cr02: Type II
  • Metal: Type IV
• Frequency response:
  • Normal Type I: 30 Hz - 15 kHz (DIN)
  • Cr02 Type II: 30 Hz - 16 kHz (DIN)
  • Metal Type IV: 30 Hz - 18 kHz (DIN)
• Distortion factor: 0.7
• Signal-to-noise ratio:
  • Normal:
    • Without Dolby: > 52 dB
    • With Dolby B: > 57 dB
    • With Dolby C: > 63 dB
    • With DBX: > 90 dB
  • Chrome:
    • Without Dolby: > 60 dB
    • With Dolby B: > 67 dB
    • With Dolby C: > 71 dB
    • With DBX: > 90 dB
  • Metal:
    • Without Dolby: > 60 dB
    • With Dolby B: > 67 dB
    • With Dolby C: > 71 dB
    • With DBX: > 90 dB
• Crosstalk attenuation:
• Auto Reverse: yes
• Dolby: B, C, HX-Pro
• DBX noise reduction system
• Rewind time C-60 cassette: 120 seconds

Special Features:

• Auto-reverse cassette tape deck
• Touch key operation
• Reverse mode switch
• Dolby B + C
• DBX system
• Fine tuning of premagnetization
• Intro Scan function
• Skip function
• Auto Space button
• Timer controlled recording and playback

Remarks

• Amplifiers of the same series:
• Luxman L-205
• Luxman L-215
• Luxman L-225
• Luxman L-235
• Luxman L-405
• Luxman L-435

• Tuners of the same series:
• Luxman T-215 L
• Luxman T-240
• Luxman T-404

• CD players of the same series:
• Luxman D-404
• Luxman D-405

• Tape of the same series:
• Luxman K-205
• Luxman K-240
• Luxman K-260
• Luxman K-405
• Luxman K-406

• Turntables of the same series:
• Luxman PD-210
• Luxman P-405
• Luxman P-406

Pictures

• Extract from brochure: Luxman K-406