Nakamichi 1000 ZXL

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Nakamichi
• Model: 1000 ZXL / 1000 ZXL Limited
• Type: Cassette Tape Deck
• Years of manufacture:
  • 1000 ZXL: 1980 - 1986
  • 1000 ZXL Limited: 1981 - 1982
• Made in: Japan
• Color: black with precious wood case, Limited version front gold plated, case genuine solid rosewood
• Remote control: optional cable remote RM-300
• Power consumption: 60 watts
• Dimensions (WxHxD):
  • 1000 ZXL: 522 x 258 x 322 mm
  • 1000 ZXL Limited: 527 x 264 x 322 mm
• Weight:
  • 1000 ZXL: 19.0 kg
  • 1000 ZXL Limited: 19,5 kg
• New price:
  • 1000 ZXL: 7'500 DM (UVP)
    • NR-200 Dolby unit option: 2'000 DM
  • 1000 ZXL Limited: 17'000 DM (RRP)

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • Line

Noise reduction

• • stereo microphone + mono microphone
• Number of outputs:
  • Line
  • Noise reduction
  • Headphone

Technical Data

• Audio heads: 3
• Motors: 4 (capstan, winder, head carriage, azimuth).
• Synchronous fluctuations: ± 0,04% (WRMS), ± 0,08% (DIN)
• Tape types: Type I / II / III / IV
• Frequency response: (recording level -20 dB)
  • 18-25,000 Hz (±3 dB)
  • 20-20,000 Hz (±0.75 dB)
• Distortion factor: < 0.8%
• Signal-to-noise ratio:
  • 66 dB (Dolby B)

72 dB (Dolby C)

• Auto Reverse: no
• Title search: 15 titles programmable
• Dolby: B
• MPX filter: yes, switchable
• Fader: yes
• Pitch control: yes
• CD synchro recording: no

Special Features

• Rear tape control
• Double Capstan
• single measuring computer with 4 memories, calibration of bias, level, equalization and azimuth
• Subsonic filter, switchable
• Automatic tape type selection and noise reduction selection when playing back own recordings
• Level display with 2 x 56 segments, display characteristic switchable
• Timer circuit
• Channel-separated output level controls
• built-in mixer with crossfade option between line and microphone
• output level can be controlled separately for each channel
• connection for external noise reduction system (optional)

1000 ZXL Limited Only'

• Capstan flywheels made of solid brass
• Selected components
• Gold-plated connectors
• Included in delivery are
  • Separate Dolby C unit NR-100
  • 2 demonstration cassettes
  • Acrylic front panel cover and cleaning cloth

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
• Nakamichi 1000
• Nakamichi 1000 II
• Nakamichi 1000 ZXL

Pictures

• Extract from brochure: Nakamichi 1000 ZXL, Nakamichi 1000 ZXL Limited
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Reports

• Stereoplay 11/1980: Rated in top class II (highest rating for cassette decks).

Links

• The 1000 ZXL at Stereo.de/HiFi-Test Klassiker.