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== Data ==
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== Daten ==
'''General'''
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'''Allgemein'''
* Manufacturer: [[harman/kardon]]
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* Hersteller: [[harman/kardon]]
* Model: CD 491
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* Modell: CD 491
* Type: Cassette Tape Deck
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* Typ: Kassetten Tape Deck
* Years of manufacture: 1983 - 1988
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* Baujahre: 1983 - 1988
* Made in: Japan / USA
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* Hergestellt in: Japan / USA
* Color: Black, Champagne
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* Farbe: Schwarz, Champagner
* Remote control: no
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* Fernbedienung: nein
* Power consumption: 60 watts
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* Leistungsaufnahme: 60 Watt
* Dimensions: 443 x 123 x 345 mm (WxHxD)
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* Abmessungen: 443 x 123 x 345 mm (BxHxT)
* Weight: 7.2 kg
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* Gewicht: 7,2 kg
* Original price: 2000 DM (RRP 1983) / 2250 DM (RRP 1986)
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* Neupreis: 2'000 DM (UVP 1983) / 2'250 DM (UVP 1986)
  
  
'''Connections'''
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'''Anschlüsse'''
* Number of inputs:  
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* Anzahl der Eingänge:  
** Line (2x RCA RCA)
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** Line (2x RCA-Cinch)
** Microphone (2x 6.35mm jack)
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** Microphone (2x 6.35mm Klinke)
* Number of outputs:  
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* Anzahl der Ausgänge:  
** Line (2x RCA cinch)  
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** Line (2x RCA-Cinch)  
** Headphone (6.35mm jack)
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** Headphone (6.35mm Klinke)
  
  
'''Technical Data'''
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'''Technische Daten'''
* Audio heads: 3 (separate A/W heads: Sendust/Ferrit)
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* Tonköpfe: 3 (getrennte A/W-Köpfe: Sendust/Ferrit)
* Motors: 3
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* Motoren: 3
* Tape speed: 4,75 cm/s
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* Bandlaufgeschwindigkeit: 4,75 cm/s
* Synchronous speed fluctuations: ± 0.025% (WRMS), ± 0.04% (DIN)
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* Gleichlaufschwankungen: ± 0,025% (WRMS), ± 0,04% (DIN)
* Tape types: Type I / II / IV
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* Bandarten: Typ I / II / IV
* Frequency response:
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* Frequenzgang:
** Normal/CrO2 band: 20-24,000 Hz (±3 dB).
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** Normal-/CrO2 Band: 20-24.000 Hz (±3 dB)
** Pure iron band: 20-26,000 Hz (±3 dB)
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** Reineisenband: 20-26.000 Hz (±3 dB)
* Distortion factor: 0.9%
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* Klirrfaktor: 0,9%
* Signal-to-noise ratio:
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* Signalrauschabstand:
 
** 58 dB (Dolby off)
 
** 58 dB (Dolby off)
66 dB (Dolby B)
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** 66 dB (Dolby B)
75 dB (Dolby C)
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** 75 dB (Dolby C)
 
* Dolby: B / C / HX-Pro
 
* Dolby: B / C / HX-Pro
* MPX filter: yes, switchable
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* MPX-Filter: ja, schaltbar
  
  
'''Special Features'''
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'''Besondere Ausstattungen'''
* Backband control
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* Hinterbandkontrolle
* Bias calibration with test tone generator
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* Bias-Kalibrierung mit Testtongenerator
* Level calibration (channel-separated) with test tone generator
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* Level-Kalibrierung (kanalgetrennt) mit Testtongenerator
* LED level meter with 2 x 16 segments and peak hold (switchable)
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* LED-Pegelanzeige mit 2 x 16 Segmenten und Peak-Hold (schaltbar)
  
  
'''Other'''
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'''Sonstiges'''
 
* Direct-Drive, Dual-Capstan
 
* Direct-Drive, Dual-Capstan
* Auto-Reverse: no
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* Auto-Reverse: nein
* Backlighting
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* Hinterbandbeleuchtung
* Electronic counter
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* Elektronisches Zählwerk
* Title search: yes
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* Titelsuchlauf: ja
* Fader/Mute: yes
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* Fader/Mute: ja
* Pitch control: no
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* Pitch-Kontrolle: nein
* CD synchro recording: no
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* CD-Synchro-Aufnahme: nein
* Output level control.
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* Ausgangspegel regelbar.
  
== Comments ==
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* Other models in the same series:
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== Bemerkungen ==
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* Weitere Modelle der gleichen Serie:
 
* [[harman/kardon CD 91]]
 
* [[harman/kardon CD 91]]
 
* [[harman/kardon CD 191]]
 
* [[harman/kardon CD 191]]
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== Pictures ==
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== Bilder ==
* Extract from brochure: Harman/kardon CD 491
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* Auszug aus Prospekt: Harman/kardon CD 491
[[File:Harman Kardon CD-491-Prospekt-1.jpg]]
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[[Datei:Harman Kardon CD-491-Prospekt-1.jpg]]
  
  
* Extract from brochure: Harman/kardon CD 491
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* Auszug aus Prospekt: Harman/kardon CD 491
[[File:Harman Kardon CD-491-Prospekt-2.jpg]]
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[[Datei:Harman Kardon CD-491-Prospekt-2.jpg]]
  
  
== Reviews ==
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== Berichte ==
* All-time top-of-the-line unit from '''Harman/Kardon''''
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* Allzeit Topgerät der Firma '''Harman/Kardon'''
* In reviews compared to [[Nakamichi DRAGON|'''Nakamichi''' DRAGON]] - Absolute top class
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* in Testberichen verglichen mit [[Nakamichi DRAGON|'''Nakamichi''' DRAGON]] - Absolute Spitzenklasse
** Audio 6/1984 (four ears), see link.
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** Audio 6/1984 (vier Ohren), siehe Link.
** Stereoplay 5/1984: "Spitzenklasse II" (same group as the legendary Nakamichi Dragon; best rating of cassette decks by Stereoplay at the time; for tape machines "Spitzenklasse I").
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** Stereoplay 5/1984: "Spitzenklasse II" (gleiche Gruppe wie das legendäre Nakamichi Dragon; beste Einstufung von Kassettendecks bei Stereoplay in der Zeit; bei Tonbandmaschinen "Spitzenklasse I").
  
  '''Tips for buying used:'''
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  '''Tips zum Gebrauchtkauf:'''
  Almost always defects on the drive. Fast forward, rewind, play does not work in
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  Fast immer Defekte am Antrieb. Vorspulen, Zurückspulen, Play funktioniert nicht in
  the correct speed or not at all.
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  der korrekten Geschwindigkeit oder gar nicht.
  In the USA there are [http://marrscommunications.com/harman-k-rabco-t-t- 'Belt Kits' for '''Harman/Kardon''' CD491 tape decks]  
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  In den USA gibt es  [http://marrscommunications.com/harman-k-rabco-t-t- 'Belt Kits' für  '''Harman/Kardon''' CD491 Tapedecks]  
  for $26,95 (about 20,-- € + shipping).
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  für $26,95 (ca. 20,-- € + Versand) nachzukaufen.
  
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
* [[http://prospekte.neuking.com/thumbnails.php?album=79 Audio-Test 6/1984 (vs. Braun C3)], accessed December 10, 2017.
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* [http://prospekte.neuking.com/thumbnails.php?album=79 Audio-Test 6/1984 (vs. Braun C3)], abrufbar 10. Dezember 2017.
* [[The legendary cassette decks in comparison| High end cassette decks in comparison list]]
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* [[Die legendären Kassettendecks im Vergleich| Liste High end-Kassettendecks im Vergleich]],
* [[https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby#Dolby_HX_Pro Dolby HX Pro at German Wikipedia]].
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* [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby#Dolby_HX_Pro Dolby HX Pro bei deutscher Wikipedia].
  
  
[[Category:Cassette decks]]
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[[Kategorie:Kassettendecks]]

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