Nakamichi CR-2 E

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General

Connections

Technical Data

Audio heads: 2
- Recording/playback: laminated sendust core
- Extinguishing head: double gap with low-loss ferrite core
Motors: 3
Synchronous fluctuations: 0.06% (WRMS), 0.11% (DIN)
Band types: Type I / II / IV
Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz (recording level: - 20 dB, Type IV; Type II)
Distortion factor: less than 1.0 % (400 Hz, 0 dB, Chrome)
Signal-to-noise ratio: better than 64 dB for Dolby B, 70 dB for Dolby C (metal)
Cancellation attenuation: better than 60 dB
Channel separation: better than 36 dB
Crosstalk attenuation: better than 60 dB
Premagnetization frequency: 105 kHz
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

Double shielded mains transformers (according to 1988 catalogue, metal shield pictured in Hifi Vision 3/1988)
Discrete built playback amplifiers (according to 1988 catalogue)
BIAS controller
LED level meter with 2 x 11 segments
Adjustable headphone output

Sales brochure circa 1990:
- While many "serious" music lovers are beginning to shun 2 head cassette decks, the CR2-E is a unit that would quickly change their minds. A lot of money, and even more time had to be spent in the development and construction of a 2-head unit until it matched the high Nakamichi quality level - that is, achieved the same sound quality of our 3-head cassette deck ...
Hifi Vision 03/1988:
- "extremely precisely reacting short-travel keys, ... Rewinding rounds one and a half minutes C-90, ... with metal tape fantastic high frequency resolution ..."