Denon DRM-550
- Brand: Denon
- Model: DRM-550
- Years of manufacture: 1995-99
- Color: Black, Silver
- Power consumption: 16 W
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 434 x 135 x 270 mm
- Weight: 3.8 kg
- Original price approx.: 400 DM
Connections
- Inputs: 2
Denon system socket 3.5 mm Analog Cinch
- Outputs: 2
- Analog Cinch
- Headphone output (6.3 mm)
Technical data
- Power supply: 230 V / 50 Hz
- Audio heads: 2
- 1 x record/playback head (R/P head)
- 1 x erase head (double slit ferrite head)
- Motors: 2
- 1 x tone shaft (DC servo motor)
- 1 x coil (DC motor)
- Tape running speed: 4,8 cm/sec
- Rewinding time: Approx. 110 sec. with a C-60 cassette
- Recording premagnetization: Approx. 105 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio (3%): Dolby-C 74 dB
- Frequency response: 25 ~ 18,000 Hz +- 3 dB (metal)
- Channel separation: > 40 dB (at 1 kHz)
- Crosstalk attenuation: > 65 dB (at 1 kHz)
- Coincidence fluctuations: < 0.055 % WRMS +/- 0.14 % DIN
- Headphone: 1.2 mW max. output level
Special features
- Computer controlled silent Logic drive
- Dolby noise reduction B and C and Dolby HX-PRO
- Manual pre-magnetization adjustment (BIAS- Steller)
- Computer-controlled tape counter with 4-digit electronic numerical display;
- Title search (1 title forward/back)
Automatic tape type setting
- CD synchronous recording (with Denon CD players via system socket)
- Recording-rewind system (Rec Return)
Timer preparation for recording/playback
- Memory function: tape is rewound for setting;
- Headphone output adjustable
MPX filter switchable
- Remote control
Remarks
- Simple cassette deck with good price-performance ratio,
- Back panel made of plastic like earlier Denon devices
- Sound similar to DRM-650 S
- Other models of the same series:
Pictures
Test reports
- Audio 4/1997: middle class, sound: 60 points, 2 ears