Onkyo TA-2500

Data

Onkyo Stereo Cassette Deck TA-2500


General

  • Manufacturer: Onkyo
  • Model: TA-2500 - [Integra Series]
  • Type: Cassette Tape Deck
  • Years of manufacture: 1984 to 1986
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: silver / black
  • Power consumption: 34 watts
  • Semiconductor: 91 triodes, 27 diodes, 18 ICs, 24 LEDs
  • Dimensions: 435 x 112 x 371 mm
  • Accessories: Remote control optional - RC 5T (120,- DM)
  • Weight: 6.5 Kg
  • Original price: approx. 1.100,- DM


Connections

  • Number of inputs:
    • Microphone x 2 - Receive sensitivity: 0.3 mV/ 600 Ohm, Input impedance: 5.6 kOhm.
    • Line In x 2

DIN socket x 1

  • Number of outputs:
    • Line Out x 2

Headphones x 1 - Recommended termination impedance: 8 - 200 Ohm DIN jack x 1


Technical Data

  • Audio heads: 3 - Double Permalloy 1 x for combined recording and playback/ 1 x delete
  • Motors: 3 - DC Srevo 1 x / DC 2 x
  • Tape speed: 4.8 cm / s
  • Synchronous speed: 0.045 % * Tape types: Type I (standard)
  • Tape types: type I (standard), type II (high), type IV (metal).
  • Frequency response:
    • Normal: 20 - 17,000 Hz

Chrome: 20 - 18,000 Hz

    • Metal: 20 - 19,000 Hz
  • Distortion factor:
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 60 dB
  • Auto Reverse: no
  • Title search: yes (A.M.C.S.)
  • Dolby: B, C
  • MPX filter: yes, switchable
  • Fader: yes
  • Monitor / Source: yes


Special Features

  • Rear band control
  • BIAS controller
  • Automatic tape type adjustment
  • Cassette compartment illuminated
  • AUTO SPACE empty position button (5 sec. mute)
  • Real-time tape counter with dual sensor
  • AMCS search system in both tape running directions
  • 3 repeat functions: Single, Full, Block
  • Display of elapsed playing time (CONS) and remaining playing time (REMA)
  • Two-colour 12-segment LED level meter with "Peak Hold" function

Notes

Other models in the same series:

Pictures

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Reports

  • This tape deck is becoming increasingly rare.
  • Most units never had the belts changed, especially the Idler belts, so they just disintegrate and gum up after all these years. For most devices, this was the knock out.

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