Nakamichi 1000 ZXL

Data

General

  • Manufacturer: Nakamichi
  • Model: 1000 ZXL / 1000 ZXL Limited
  • Type: Cassette Tape Deck
  • Years of manufacture:
    • 1000 ZXL: 1980 - 1986
    • 1000 ZXL Limited: 1981 - 1982
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: black with precious wood case, Limited version front gold plated, case genuine solid rosewood
  • Remote control: optional cable remote RM-300
  • Power consumption: 60 watts
  • Dimensions (WxHxD):
    • 1000 ZXL: 522 x 258 x 322 mm
    • 1000 ZXL Limited: 527 x 264 x 322 mm
  • Weight:
    • 1000 ZXL: 19.0 kg
    • 1000 ZXL Limited: 19,5 kg
  • New price:
    • 1000 ZXL: 7'500 DM (UVP)
      • NR-200 Dolby unit option: 2'000 DM
    • 1000 ZXL Limited: 17'000 DM (RRP)


Connections

  • Number of inputs:
    • Line

Noise reduction

    • stereo microphone + mono microphone
  • Number of outputs:
    • Line
    • Noise reduction
    • Headphone


Technical Data

  • Audio heads: 3
  • Motors: 4 (capstan, winder, head carriage, azimuth).
  • Synchronous fluctuations: ± 0,04% (WRMS), ± 0,08% (DIN)
  • Tape types: Type I / II / III / IV
  • Frequency response: (recording level -20 dB)
    • 18-25,000 Hz (±3 dB)
    • 20-20,000 Hz (±0.75 dB)
  • Distortion factor: < 0.8%
  • Signal-to-noise ratio:
    • 66 dB (Dolby B)

72 dB (Dolby C)

  • Auto Reverse: no
  • Title search: 15 titles programmable
  • Dolby: B
  • MPX filter: yes, switchable
  • Fader: yes
  • Pitch control: yes
  • CD synchro recording: no


Special Features

  • Rear tape control
  • Double Capstan
  • single measuring computer with 4 memories, calibration of bias, level, equalization and azimuth
  • Subsonic filter, switchable
  • Automatic tape type selection and noise reduction selection when playing back own recordings
  • Level display with 2 x 56 segments, display characteristic switchable
  • Timer circuit
  • Channel-separated output level controls
  • built-in mixer with crossfade option between line and microphone
  • output level can be controlled separately for each channel
  • connection for external noise reduction system (optional)


1000 ZXL Limited Only'

  • Capstan flywheels made of solid brass
  • Selected components
  • Gold-plated connectors
  • Included in delivery are
    • Separate Dolby C unit NR-100
    • 2 demonstration cassettes
    • Acrylic front panel cover and cleaning cloth


Remarks


Pictures

  • Extract from brochure: Nakamichi 1000 ZXL, Nakamichi 1000 ZXL Limited
  • Nakamichi 1000 ZXL-1.jpg


Reports

  • Stereoplay 11/1980: Rated in top class II (highest rating for cassette decks).


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