Harman/kardon CD 91 C

Dates

General

  • Manufacturer: harman/kardon
  • Model: CD 91 C
  • Type: Cassette Tape Deck
  • Years of manufacture: 1983 - 1984
  • Made in: Japan / USA
  • Color: Champagne
  • Remote control: no
  • Power consumption: 27 watts
  • Dimensions: 443 x 123 x 345 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 5.8 kg
  • Original price (approx.): 650 DM (according to report Stereoplay, see below)


Connections

  • Inputs:
    • Line (2x RCA RCA).
  • Outputs:
    • Line (2x RCA cinch)
    • Headphone (6.35mm jack)


Technical Data

  • Audio heads: 2 (A/W combination head: Sendust)
  • Motors: 2
  • Tape speed: 4.75 cm/s
  • Synchronous speed fluctuations: ± 0,05% (WRMS), ± 0,08% (DIN)
  • Tape types: Type I / II / IV
  • Frequency response:
    • all band types: -20 dB: 20 - 21,000 Hz (±3 dB).
    • pure iron band: 0 dB: 20 - 20,000 Hz (±3 dB)
  • Distortion factor (band type IV): 0.9 %
  • Signal-to-noise ratio (band type II):
    • 57 dB (Dolby off)

65 dB (Dolby B) 73 dB (Dolby C)

  • Dolby: B / C
  • MPX filter: yes, switchable
  • Level meter: 2x12 LED segments -20dB ... +8dB

Special Features

  • Bias fine tuning

Other

  • Electronic drive control
  • Belt-Drive, Single-Capstan
  • Counter: mechanical
  • Auto-Reverse: no
  • Title search: no
  • Fader/Mute: no
  • Pitch control: no
  • CD synchro recording: no

Comments

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Reviews

  • Stereoplay 07/1984, comparative test with 8 decks of this price range: "Obere Mittelklasse I" (next higher rating in general by Stereoplay was "Spitzenklasse IV"), choice for sound purists.