Pioneer CT-S 920 S

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Pioneer
• Model: CT-S 920 S

Type: Cassette Tape Deck

• Years of manufacture: 1993 - 1994
• Made in: Japan
• Colors: Champagne, Black
• Remote control: yes, in the Pioneer system bus remotely controllable
• Power consumption: 27 W
• Dimensions: 420 x 144 x 375 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 8 kg
• Original price: DM 1,300 (RRP, black), DM 1,350 (RRP, champagne)

Connections

• Number of inputs: 3

Stereo Cinch Pioneer system bus (for remote control etc.) CD Synchro (3.5 mm socket)

• Number of outputs: 3

Stereo Cinch Pioneer System Bus (for remote control, etc.)

• • Headphone output, 6.3 mm jack

Technical Data

• Audio heads: 3 (Laser Amorphous)
• Motors: 3
• Synchronization fluctuations: 0.023 %
• Tape types:
• Frequency response:
  • Normal: 10 - 21,000 Hz
  • Chrome: 10 - 21,000 Hz
  • Metal: 10 - 25,000 Hz
• Distortion factor: 0.6
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 63 dB
• Auto Reverse:
• Title search:
• Dolby: B, C, S
• MPX filter: yes
• Fader:
• Pitch control:
• CD Synchro Recording:
• Tape flow 250 nWb/m

Special Features:

• Closed Loop Dual Capstan Drive
• Line Straight function (bypassing all tone controls for best possible recording quality)
• Automatic Tape Loop Control (ATLC)
• High resolution fluorescent display, multiple switchable
• counter with 2 operating modes (real time counter)
• Display range selector (wide / extended)
• Auto Monitor (rear tape control)
• Tape Return / Return Play = zero rewind function / automatic playback start
• CD Deck Synchro
• Auto Mute (automatic insertion of blank spaces)
• Automatic Tape Sort (ATS) selection mechanism
• Dolby HX-Pro
• Switchable MPX Filter (on rear panel)
• Track search (MS): 15 tracks forward and backward
• Rec mute
• Timer-controlled playback and recording
• Adjustable, gold-plated headphone output
• Fully electronic drive control
• Digital Tension Control
• Motorised cassette compartment
• Gold-plated RCA jacks
• Vibration and resonance-free construction (honeycomb housing)

Remarks

• Previous model:
• Pioneer CT-S 910

• Other models in the same series:
• Pioneer CT-S 220
• Pioneer CT-S 320
• Pioneer CT-S 420
• Pioneer CT-S 520
• Pioneer CT-S 620
• Pioneer CT-S 820 S

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Reports

• Stereoplay 11/1993 comparison test: rank and name. Top Class I, Reference.

• Stereo 2/1994 Comparative test: Stereo recommendation. Excellent, 3 stars. "Quote: Above all, the CT-S 920 sounds so outrageously natural that you have to look closely to see whether it's switched to source or to tape."

• Audio 5/1994 Comparison test: profile. Very good, top class, 4 ears, sound 80 points.

• Stereo 7/1994 Comparison test with Pioneer CT-95: "Quote: We compared the CT-95 with the CT-920 and found that both units sound equally good - the differences are within the manufacturing tolerances.", names the 920 as an alternative for the price conscious, see link.

Links

• Stereo comparison test 1994 with Pioneer CT-95.