Onkyo TA-2051

Data

Onkyo Stereo Cassette Deck TA-2051

General:

• Brand : Onkyo
• Model : TA-2051
• Mains connection : 230 V/50 Hz
• Power consumption : 13 Watt
• Dimensions : 455 (W) x 120 (H) x 310 (D) mm
• Weight : 5.0 kg
• Sold from 1993-1995
• Approximate purchase price: 750 DM (1993), 700 DM (11/1994)

Audio outputs/inputs:

• Output jacks: 3

Headphone jack, rec. Terminal impedance: 8 to 200 ohms (not adjustable). Stereo L/R RCA Line Out,nominal output level: 500 mV (0dB), rec. terminating impedance: over 50kOhm Onkyo RI System Jack 3.5 mm

• Input jacks: 2
  • Line In: Stereo L/R RCA, Input Sensitivity: 80 mV, Input Impedance: 50 kOhm
  • Onkyo RI system jack 3.5 mm

Technical Data:

• Head assembly:3
• Motors:3
• Synchronous fluctuation: 0.045 % (WRMS) 0.09 % (DIN)
• Frequency response:
  • Normal: 20 Hz-18 kHz (±3 dB from 30 Hz -17 kHz).

High: 20 Hz-19 kHz (±3 dB from 30 Hz-18 kHz)

• • Metal: 20 Hz-20 kHz (±3 dB from 30Hz-l9kHz)
• Noise voltage spacing:
  • 60 dB (Pure Iron, without Dolby).
  • With Dolby B improvement of 10 dB above 5 kHz and 5 dB at 1 kHz.
  • With Dolby C improvement of 20 dB at 5 kHz.

Special features:

• Three-motor drive
• Dual- Capstan- drive with closed belt loop
• BIAS - fine adjustment (pre-magnetization, called Accubias)
• Reinforced chassis
• Reinforced cassette holder
• Low noise drive with microprocessor control
• AEI transformer
• Dolby HX Pro and Dolby B / C NR
• Switchable MPX filter
• Real-time tape counter and linear counter
• Monitor automatic (for backband control)
• Repeat functions (whole page/any section)
• Skip function for both band directions
• Large fluorescent display with two 13-segment peak meters
• Peak Hold function for precise level control
• Metal front panel as well
• Suitable for Ri system remote control, there even controllable with a CD player remote control with switch CD-Pl./ Tape

Remarks

• Remarkable similarity with the later TA-6510, but the TA-2051 is from 1993. Also the BdA is the same (!), although the TA-2051 is only in German, the TA-6510 in three languages.

The unit has like all Onkyos of that time still the old Onkyo size with 45.5 cm width. The corners in front are made of plastic, the front of metal.

• Other models of the same series:
  • TA-2031
  • TA-2051

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Test reports

• Stereoplay 11/1993: top class II (very good), sound very good, processing good. "Very good dynamics ... high output" (p.50).
• Hifi Vision 12/93: good to very good, sound good, workmanship very good.
• Stereo 11/94: good, 1 star. "Plus: Durable,low-noise and melodious, processed with great attention to detail. Minus: "limited dial-in capability, no timer start." (S.50)
• Reviews of the TA-6510 - see there.