Denon DRM-550

  • Brand: Denon
  • Model: DRM-550
  • Years of manufacture: 1995-99
  • Color: Black, Silver
  • Power consumption: 16 W
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 434 x 135 x 270 mm
  • Weight: 3.8 kg
  • Original price approx.: 400 DM


Connections

  • Inputs: 2

Denon system socket 3.5 mm Analog Cinch

  • Outputs: 2
    • Analog Cinch
    • Headphone output (6.3 mm)


Technical data

  • Power supply: 230 V / 50 Hz
  • Audio heads: 2
    • 1 x record/playback head (R/P head)
    • 1 x erase head (double slit ferrite head)
  • Motors: 2
    • 1 x tone shaft (DC servo motor)
    • 1 x coil (DC motor)
  • Tape running speed: 4,8 cm/sec
  • Rewinding time: Approx. 110 sec. with a C-60 cassette
  • Recording premagnetization: Approx. 105 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio (3%): Dolby-C 74 dB

  • Frequency response: 25 ~ 18,000 Hz +- 3 dB (metal)
  • Channel separation: > 40 dB (at 1 kHz)
  • Crosstalk attenuation: > 65 dB (at 1 kHz)
  • Coincidence fluctuations: < 0.055 % WRMS +/- 0.14 % DIN
  • Headphone: 1.2 mW max. output level

Special features

  • Computer controlled silent Logic drive
  • Dolby noise reduction B and C and Dolby HX-PRO
  • Manual pre-magnetization adjustment (BIAS- Steller)
  • Computer-controlled tape counter with 4-digit electronic numerical display;
  • Title search (1 title forward/back)

Automatic tape type setting

  • CD synchronous recording (with Denon CD players via system socket)
  • Recording-rewind system (Rec Return)

Timer preparation for recording/playback

  • Memory function: tape is rewound for setting;
  • Headphone output adjustable

MPX filter switchable

  • Remote control

Remarks

  • Simple cassette deck with good price-performance ratio,
  • Back panel made of plastic like earlier Denon devices
  • Sound similar to DRM-650 S
  • Other models of the same series:

Pictures

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Test reports

  • Audio 4/1997: middle class, sound: 60 points, 2 ears

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