Sony TC-K 715 S

Data

General:

  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Model: TC-K715S
  • Type: Single cassette deck
  • Years of manufacture: 1994-95
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: black
  • Remote control: optional: RM-J701 and others
  • Power consumption: 21 watts
  • Dimensions: 430 x 123 x 306 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: approx. 4,9 kg
  • Original price approx.: 750 DM


Connections:

  • Number of inputs: 1

Line In (Cinch) 0,16 V, 47 kohm

  • Number of outputs: 2
    • Line Out (Cinch), 0,5 V, 47 kohm
    • Headphones: 0- 3 mW, 32 Ohm, (6.35 mm jack plug)


Technical Data:

  • Sound heads: 3
  • motors: 3
  • Synchronisation fluctuations: 0.045 % W.RMS, 0.11 % DIN
  • Band types: Automatic detection of type I/ II/ IV (shown in the display)
  • Frequency response (Dolby off):
    • 20- 20,000 Hz (± 3dB, IEC, Type IV),
    • 20- 18,000 Hz (± 3dB, IEC, Type II),
    • 20- 17,000 Hz (±3dB, IEC, Type I)

Distortion: 0.4 % (Type I); 1.5 % (Type IV)

  • Signal-to-noise ratio (Dolby off): 57 dB (Type I), 59 dB (Type II), 61 dB (Type IV)
  • Auto reverse: no
  • Title search: yes, AMS
  • Dolby: B, C, S, HX Pro
  • MPX filter: yes
  • Fader: no
  • Pitch control: no
  • CD synchro recording: no


Special features:

  • Quartz lock servo
  • Single Capstan drive
  • Ceramic cassette holder
  • Electric opener and closer mechanism
  • Manual tape calibration with integrated test tone generator
  • Rear tape control (during recording the result can be listened to)
  • VU meter (with graphic level limiter for type I/II and IV)
  • Electronic counter (real time / linear)
  • Timer controlled playback and recording
  • REC Mute (automatic insertion of blank spaces)
  • Headphone output volume control
  • Cleaning Mode (Open/Close + Power)
  • Built-in remote control sensor
  • Display dimmable with remote control
  • NO direct drive


Notes

  • unlike its predecessor by name, the TC-K711S, the 715S no longer has a dual capstan drive. The drive used is a further development of the single capstan drive from the TC-K611s, supplemented by a servo control.

Other models of the same series:

Reports

  • Test in Stereo 11/1994: good, 1 star. Plus: "True-to-nature timbres thanks to user-friendly calibration circuit", Minus: "Sound image a bit rough, foreign reproduction too dull." (S.52).

Test in Audio 12/1994: good, upper class, 70 points, 3 ears (test victory together with the Kenwood KX-5060S).

Pictures

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