Nakamichi CR-2 E

Data

General

  • Manufacturer: Nakamichi
  • Model: CR-2 E
  • Type: Cassette Tape Deck
  • Years of manufacture: 1988 - 1990
  • Country of manufacture: Japan
  • Color: Black
  • Remote control: RM-5 (optional)
  • Power consumption: 30 W
  • Dimensions: 435 x 100 x 265 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 5,4 kg
  • Original price: 1'000 DM (RRP)


Connections

  • Number of inputs:
    • Line 50mV/30 kOhm
  • Number of outputs:
    • Line 0.5V/2.2 kOhm
    • Headphone


Technical Data

  • Audio heads: 2
    • Recording/playback: laminated sendust core
    • Extinguishing head: double gap with low-loss ferrite core
  • Motors: 3
  • Synchronous fluctuations: 0.06% (WRMS), 0.11% (DIN)
  • Band types: Type I / II / IV
  • Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz (recording level: - 20 dB, Type IV; Type II)
  • Distortion factor: less than 1.0 % (400 Hz, 0 dB, Chrome)
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: better than 64 dB for Dolby B, 70 dB for Dolby C (metal)
  • Cancellation attenuation: better than 60 dB
  • Channel separation: better than 36 dB
  • Crosstalk attenuation: better than 60 dB
  • Premagnetization frequency: 105 kHz
  • Rewind time: approx. 80 seconds (C-60)
  • Auto reverse: no
  • Title search: no
  • Dolby: B / C
  • MPX filter: yes, switchable
  • Fader: no
  • Pitch control: no
  • CD synchro recording: no


Special Features

  • Double shielded mains transformers (according to 1988 catalogue, metal shield pictured in Hifi Vision 3/1988)
  • Discrete built playback amplifiers (according to 1988 catalogue)
  • BIAS controller
  • LED level meter with 2 x 11 segments
  • Adjustable headphone output


Notes


Pictures

  • Extract from brochure: Nakamichi CR-1 E, CR-2 E

Nakamichi CR-1-2 E-Prospekt-1988.jpg


Reports

  • Sales brochure circa 1990:
    • While many "serious" music lovers are beginning to shun 2 head cassette decks, the CR2-E is a unit that would quickly change their minds. A lot of money, and even more time had to be spent in the development and construction of a 2-head unit until it matched the high Nakamichi quality level - that is, achieved the same sound quality of our 3-head cassette deck ...
  • Hifi Vision 03/1988:
    • "extremely precisely reacting short-travel keys, ... Rewinding rounds one and a half minutes C-90, ... with metal tape fantastic high frequency resolution ..."


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