Pioneer CT-S 820 S

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Pioneer
• Model: CT-S 820 S

Type: Cassette Tape Deck

• Years of manufacture: 1993 - 1994
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Black
• Remote control: yes, in the Pioneer system bus remotely controllable
• Power consumption: 28 W
• Dimensions: 420 x 137 x 375 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 6,9 kg
• Original price: DM 900,00 (RRP)

Connections

• Number of inputs: 3

Stereo Cinch (Line In, RCA) Pioneer system bus 3.5mm socket CD Synchro socket

• Number of outputs: 3
  • Stereo Cinch (Line Out, RCA)

Pioneer system bus 3,5mm socket Headphone output "adjustable"/gold-plated

Technical Data

• Audio heads: 3
• motors: 3
• Tape types: IEC I, IEC II, IEC IV
• Frequency response:
  • Normal: 15 to 20,000 Hz (at +-6 dB).
  • Chrome: 15 to 20,000 Hz (at +-6 dB)
  • Metal: 15 to 21,000 Hz (at +-6 dB)

Distortion factor: <0.6% (at -4 dB, 160nwb/m)

• Signal-to-noise ratio: without Dolby: 60 dB
  • with Dolby B: >70 dB (at 5 kHz)
  • with Dolby C: >79 dB (at 5 kHz)
  • with Dolby S: >82 dB (at 5 kHz)
• Dynamic range with Dolby C/ Dolby S with chrome cassette (data according to Audio 10/1993, p.:
  • at 315 Hz 63 dB (C), at 10 kHz 58 dB (C),
  • at 315 Hz 70 dB (S), at 10 kHz 65 dB (S).
• Coincidence fluctuations: 0.023 % WRMS, 0.056 % (DIN, weighted).
• Rewind time for a C60- cassette: 80 sec.
• Auto-Reverse: No
• Title search: (MS): 15 tracks forward and backward.
• Dolby: Dolby B-C-S, HX-Pro
• MPX Filter: Yes (switchable)
• Fader: No
• Pitch control: No

CD Synchro Recording: Yes, extra jack (extra cable required and a Pioneer CD player)

Special Features

• Super Auto BLE calibration (calibration computer at 3 measuring points for bias, level and equalizer).

Closed Loop Dual Capstan tape drive, the pressure roller suspension is made of metal, Reference master drive is Z-shaped and angled for better tape tracking. Drive elements are firmly mounted on an iron die-cast base - free from material fatigue.

• Cassette is firmly held during playback and recording - high precision
• Automatic Tape Loop Control (ATLC)
• Digital Tension Control
• Motor-driven cassette compartment
• Fully electronic drive control
• Vibration and resonance damping construction ("honeycomb" cabinet)
• High resolution fluorescent display, multiple switchable
• Totalizer with 2 operating modes (real-time totalizer, linear totalizer)
• Display range selector (= meter range: wide / extended)
• Tape Return / Return Play = zero rewind function / automatic playback start
• Auto Mute (automatic insertion of blank spaces)
• Timer connection for playback and recording
• Resonance damping feet
• Gold-plated RCA jacks and headphone jack
• Hold button for peak level storage to next level
• Adjustable headphone output
• Demo function can be activated
• Title jump and title selection: up to +/- 15 titles
• Aluminium front, also the recording level control is made of metal

Remarks

• Previous model:
• Pioneer CT-S 810 S

• Successor model:
• Pioneer CT-S 830 S

• 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 920 S

Pictures

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Reports

• The technical parameters are in many ways the same as those of the smaller CT-S 620. The dimensions are also the same.

• Audio 10/1993: Top class, 80 points, 4 ears, audio buy recommendation

Links

• Stereo comparison test 1994 with Pioneer CT-95.