Denon DRS-640
Data
General
- Manufacturer: Denon
- Model: DRS-640
Type: Cassette Tape Deck
- Years of manufacture: 1994 - 1999
- Made in: Japan, China
- Color: Black, Nickel Silver (Champagne)
- Remote control: in the Denon system remote controllable
- Power consumption: 18 watts
- Dimensions: 435 x 122 x 310 mm (W x H x D)
- Weight: 5.4 kg
- Original price: 530 DM (1998: compare Audio 7/1998, p.15; 1994: Hifi Vision 7/1994, p.44, Stereo 7/1994, p.22)
Connections
- Inputs:
- Line (2x RCA RCA).
- Outputs:
- Line (2x RCA cinch)
Headphone (RCA cinch)
Technical Data
- Audio heads: 2
- Motors: 3
- Belt speed: 4,75 cm/ s
- Synchronization fluctuations: ± 0.06 % (WRMS), 0.10 (DIN, rated; cf. Stereo 7/1994, p.19).
- Band types: Type I / II / IV
- Frequency response:
- Metal: 25 - 18,000 Hz
- Distortion factor (band type IV):
- Signal-to-noise ratio (band type II):
- 74 dB (Dolby C)
- Dolby: HX-Pro / B / C
- MPX filter: yes, switchable
Special Features
- Cassette deck with turntable in horizontal design, with out-running drawer as with CD players
- Bias fine tuning
- Headphone output
- Timer pre-equipment for recordings/playback to be programmed
Other
- Electronic drive control
- Single-capstan drive
- Counter: electronic, 4-digit, with memory stop
- Auto-Reverse: no
- Title search:
- Fader/Mute: no
- Pitch control: no
- CD synchro recording: yes
Comments
- Technically related to Harman/kardon TD 420 and Harman/kardon TD 450 (both also with horizontal drive, same belts are used).
- Other models in the same series:
Pictures
- Image: Denon DRS-640
Reports
- Stereo 7/1994: major comparison test: satisfactory, no star. "Plus: uncolored sound with single layer tapes. Minus: not particularly low-noise, risk of hum due to plastic housing" (Stereo 7/1994, p.22).
- Hifi Vision 7/1994, comparison test. Overall rating good. Sound, features and workmanship 70 % each.
- Audio 7/1998: (last) comparison test for cassette decks by Audio: middle class, 2 ears. Sound 55 points. Workmanship and operation good, features satisfactory, price/performance: satisfactory.
Links
Comparative test, see website "Revoxsammler": Stereo-Vergleichstest 1994.