Sony TC-K 590

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Sony
• Model: TC-K 590
• Type: Cassette Tape Deck
• Years of manufacture: 1992 - 1994
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Black
• Remote control: optional, RM-J701
• Power consumption: 19 W
• Dimensions: 430 x 123 x 300 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 4.7 kg
• Original price approx.: 550 DM

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • 2 x Cinch
• Number of outputs:
  • 2 x Cinch
  • 1 X headphone

Technical Data

• Audio heads: 3
• Motors: 2+1
• Synchronization fluctuations: +- 0,05% W.RMS
• Tape types: IEC
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (Metal)
• Distortion factor: 0.4% IEC type I, 1.5% IEC type 4
• Signal-to-noise ratio:
  • 57dB (Type I)
  • 59dB (Type II)
  • 60dB (Type IV)
• Auto-Reverse:
• Title search: yes
• Dolby: B + C + HX Pro
• MPX filter: yes
• Faders:
• Pitch Control:
• CD Synchro Recording:

Special Features

• 3 sound heads: recording, playback (permalloy) and erase (ferrite) head.
• Electronically controlled 2-motor drive with assist motor for drive functions (3rd motor)
• Ceramic cassette holder for stable tape running
• Dolby B and C Noise Reduction
• HXpro for dynamic bias control
• Manual calibration of bias and cuing current by means of test tone generator.
• Rear tape control.
• Motor controlled cassette compartment, opens and closes at the touch of a button.
• Display can be switched off
• Title jump function (Multi-AMS) and memory-controlled playback start
• Timer-controlled recording and playback when a separate timer is connected
• Digital linear counter (measures elapsed time from start point)

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
• Sony TC-K 390
• Sony TC-K 490
• Sony TC-K 590
• Sony TC-K 690
• Sony TC-K 679 ES
• Sony TC-K 790 ES
• Sony TC-K 890 ES
• Sony TC-K 990 ES

Pictures

• [[Picture: Sony TC-K 590