Nikko ND-990

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Nikko
• Model: ND-990
• Type: Cassette Tape Deck
• Years of manufacture: 1979 - 1981
• Color: Silver, Black
• Remote control: yes, CU-9
• Dimensions: 420 x 120 x 282 mm (WxHxD), width with optional 19" handles (black): 482 mm
• Weight: 6 kg
• Original price approx.: 390 US-$, 1'200 DM

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • Line In: 2x RCA cinch
  • Mic L + R (2x 6.35mm jack, front).
• Number of outputs:
  • Line Out adjustable: 2x RCA cinch
  • Headphone output: 6,35mm jack

Technical Data

• Audio heads: 2 (A/W combination head: Sendust , erase head: ferrite)
• Motors: 2 (1x direct drive)
• Belt speed: 4,8 cm/s
• Synchronisation fluctuation: 0,05 % * Tape types: Type I / II
• Tape types: Type I / II / IV
• Frequency response:
  • I = Normal: 30 - 15'000 Hz
  • II = CrO2: 30 - 19'000 Hz

IV = Metal: 30 - 21'000 Hz

• Distortion factor: 0.8% (0db VU, 1 kHz)
• Signal-to-noise ratio (pure iron):
  • 62 db (without Dolby)
  • 72 db (Dolby B)
• Auto Reverse: No
• Dolby: B

Special Features Control for L + R separately adjustable LED bar display for L + R separately

• MPX filter

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
• Integrated amplifiers:
• Nikko NA-390 II
• Nikko NA-590 II
• Nikko NA-790
• Nikko NA-1090
• Nikko NA-2090

• Preamplifier
• Nikko Beta 20
• Nikko Beta 40

• Power Amplifier
• Nikko Alpha VI
• Nikko Alpha 220
• Nikko Alpha 440

• Tuner
• Nikko NT-790
• Nikko NT-990
• Nikko Gamma 20
• Nikko Gamma 40

• [[Receiver:
• Nikko NR-319
• Nikko NR-519
• Nikko NR-719
• Nikko NR-819
• Nikko NR-1019
• Nikko NR-1219

• Tape Deck
• Nikko ND-390 II
• Nikko ND-590 II
• Nikko ND-790
• Nikko ND-990

• Record Player
• Nikko NP-390

• Equalizer:
• Nikko EQ-I
• Nikko EQ-II

• Reverberator:
• Nikko ATD-I

Pictures

• Image: Nikko ND-990

• Excerpt from brochure: Nikko ND-990

• Excerpt from US advertising: Nikko Alpha-220, Beta-20, Gamma-20, ND-590 II, ND-790, ND-990.