Pioneer T-858

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Pioneer
• Model: T-858 (identical in construction to Pioneer CT-979)

Type: Cassette Tape Deck Years of manufacture: 1990 - 1993

• Made in: Japan
• Color: Sliver with gold accents
• Remote control: Yes
• Power consumption: 17 W
• Dimensions: 420 x 136 x 370 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 8.1 kg
• Original price: 79'800 Yen (Japan, 1990), 1'200 DM

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • 2 x Cinch (Line 67 mV/50 kOhm)
  • Timer
• Number of outputs:
  • 2 x Cinch (Line 316 mV/1,4 kOhm)
  • Headphone 0,8 mW (8 Ohm)adjustable

Technical Data

• Audio heads: 3 (Laser Amorphous)
• Motors: 4
• Synchronization fluctuations: ± 0.022 % (WRMS)
• Band types: Type I / II / IV
• Frequency response:
  • Normal: 15 - 21,000 Hz

Chrome: 15 - 21,000 Hz Metal: 15 - 23,000 Hz ± 3 dB

• Distortion factor: 0.6
• Signal to noise ratio: 63 dB
• Auto Reverse: no
• Title search: yes
• Dolby: B / C / HX-Pro
• MPX filter: yes, switchable
• Fader: no
• Pitch control: no
• CD synchro recording: yes

Special Features

• Rear tape control
• Double capstan
• Bias/level/eq control
• Fluorescent level meter with 2 x 17 segments, resolution switchable
• Copper-plated chassis

Notes

• Other models in the same series:
• Pioneer T-818
• Pioneer T-838
• Pioneer T-858

Pictures

• Image: Pioneer T-858

Reviews

• Review at The Vintage Knob: [1]