Denon DRM-740

Dates

General:

  • Manufacturer: Denon
  • Model: DRM-740
  • Type: Cassette Tape Deck
  • Years of manufacture: 1993-1995
  • Dimensions: 434 x 124 x 275 mm
  • Weight: 4.2 kg
  • Power consumption: 16 watts
  • Colors: Black, Champagne
  • Original price: 630 DM


Technical data

  • Sound heads: 3
    • 1x recording,
    • 1x playback,
    • 1 x erase head, (double gap ferrite)
  • Motors: 3
    • 1 x Capstan (DC servo motor),
    • 1 x Reel (DC motor),
    • 1 x actuator (DC motor)
  • Double Capstan: yes
  • Rec pre-magnetization: 105 khz
  • Tape types: I, II, IV
  • Noise reduction: Dolby B, C, HX-Pro
  • MPX filter: yes
  • Channel separation: >40 dB (1khz)
  • Crosstalk attenuation: 65 dB (1khz)
  • Frequency response:
    • Metal: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
  • Signal-to-noise ratio at 3% distortion: 75 dB (Dolby C)
  • Line frequency response: <0.038 % WRMS
  • Input: 80 mV (line)
  • Output: 620 mV (line)
  • Headphone: 1,2 mW , 8- 1200 ohm
  • Rewind time: 100 s (C-60)
  • Rec-Mut button: yes


Special Features DUAL CAPSTAN- Drive (Closed Loop Dual Capstan)

  • Automatic tape tightening,
  • High-resolution level meter,

3-head, back-tape control option (listen to result during recording and adjust level if necessary).

  • Recording bias (bias control)
  • Adjustable headphone jack,
  • Real-time counter,
  • Music search display

Output level control, which adjusts the overall output volume and the headphone output at the same time.

  • Built-in remote control sensor, works e.g. with the system remote control Denon RC-176



Remarks

  • Previous model: Denon DRM-710
  • Successor model: none in this equipment and the 700 or 800 series, the last DRM unit with double capstan tape run.


Pictures

  • Picture: Denon DRM-740

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  • Image: Denon DRM-740

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Test reports

  • Comparison test, see website "Revoxsammler": Stereo-Vergleichstest 1994
  • AUDIO 12/ 1994: Upper class, sound 65 points, 3 ears
  • STEREO 7/1994: Stereo recommendation 1 star, good. "Plus: Solid double capstan drive, stable level and silky sound. Minus: Not particularly low-noise, treble loss on FE tape." (Stereo 7/94, p.22)

STEREOPLAY 10/1994: Top Class III, New Reference

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