Harman/kardon CD 91 C

Dates

General

• Manufacturer: harman/kardon
• Model: CD 91 C
• Type: Cassette Tape Deck
• Years of manufacture: 1983 - 1984
• Made in: Japan / USA
• Color: Champagne
• Remote control: no
• Power consumption: 27 watts
• Dimensions: 443 x 123 x 345 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 5.8 kg
• Original price (approx.): 650 DM (according to report Stereoplay, see below)

Connections

• Inputs:
  • Line (2x RCA RCA).
• Outputs:
  • Line (2x RCA cinch)
  • Headphone (6.35mm jack)

Technical Data

• Audio heads: 2 (A/W combination head: Sendust)
• Motors: 2
• Tape speed: 4.75 cm/s
• Synchronous speed fluctuations: ± 0,05% (WRMS), ± 0,08% (DIN)
• Tape types: Type I / II / IV
• Frequency response:
  • all band types: -20 dB: 20 - 21,000 Hz (±3 dB).
  • pure iron band: 0 dB: 20 - 20,000 Hz (±3 dB)
• Distortion factor (band type IV): 0.9 %
• Signal-to-noise ratio (band type II):
  • 57 dB (Dolby off)

65 dB (Dolby B) 73 dB (Dolby C)

• Dolby: B / C
• MPX filter: yes, switchable
• Level meter: 2x12 LED segments -20dB ... +8dB

Special Features

• Bias fine tuning

Other

• Electronic drive control
• Belt-Drive, Single-Capstan
• Counter: mechanical
• Auto-Reverse: no
• Title search: no
• Fader/Mute: no
• Pitch control: no
• CD synchro recording: no

Comments

Other models in the same series:

• CD 91
• CD 191
• CD 291

Reviews

• Stereoplay 07/1984, comparative test with 8 decks of this price range: "Obere Mittelklasse I" (next higher rating in general by Stereoplay was "Spitzenklasse IV"), choice for sound purists.