Pioneer CT-959

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Pioneer
• Model: CT-959

Type: Cassette Tape Deck

• Years of manufacture: 1990 - 1991
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Black
• Remote control: no
• Power consumption: 24 W
• Dimensions: 420 x 134.5 x 370 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 8.4 kg
• Original price approx.: 1'200 DM

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • Line (2xCinch) 60 mV/47 kOhm.
• Number of outputs:
  • Line (2xRCA) 316 mV at 0db/1.8 kOhm.
  • Headphones 2.3 mW/8 Ohm

Technical Data

• Audio heads: 3
• Motors: 3
• Synchronization fluctuations:
  • 0.022% (WRMS)
  • ± 0,052% (DIN)
• Tape types: Metal, Chrome, Normal
• Frequency Response:
  • Normal: 15 ~ 21,000 Hz (- 20 dB).

Chrome: 15 ~ 21,000 Hz (- 20 dB) Metal: 15 ~ 22,000 Hz (- 20 dB) Distortion factor: below 0.6%

• Signal-to-noise ratio Dolby Off: 61db
• Auto Reverse: no
• Title search: yes
• Dolby: B/C, HX-Pro
• MPX filter: yes
• Fader:
• Pitch control:
• CD synchro recording: yes
• Tape flow at 0db = 160nWb/m

Special Features

• ATLC (Auto Tape Loose Canceler)
• Auto Monitor

Line Straight

• J-Fet Buffer Amp
• Amorphous Rec/Play Heads

Comments

• Previous model:
• Pioneer CT-939 MK II

• Successor model:
• Pioneer CT-979

• Other models in the same series:
• Pioneer CT-227
• Pioneer CT-337
• Pioneer CT-447
• Pioneer CT-656 MK II
• Pioneer CT-757
• Pioneer CT-959
• Pioneer CT-M 6 R

Pictures

• Image: Pioneer CT-959