Nakamichi DRAGON

Data

General

  • Manufacturer: Nakamichi
  • Model: Dragon
  • Type: Cassette Tape Deck
  • Years of manufacture: 1983 - 1993, 1995 (Last Edition)
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Black
  • Remote control: RM-20 (wired remote control, optional)
  • Power consumption: 45 watts
  • Dimensions: 450 x 135 x 300 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 9,5 kg
  • Original price: 4'150 DM / 4'500 DM (Last Edition)


Connections

  • Number of inputs:
    • Line 50 mV/50 KOhm
    • Remote
  • Number of outputs:
    • Line 1 V/2.2 KOhm

DC output

    • Headphones (6.3mm jack)


Specifications

  • Audio heads: 3 (PA-1L, R-8L, E-8L)
  • Motors: 5
  • Synchronous fluctuations: ± 0.019% (WRMS), ± 0.04% (DIN).
  • Band types: Type I / II / IV
  • Frequency response: 20-22,000 Hz (±3 dB)
  • Distortion factor: < 0,8%
  • Signalrauschabstand: >66/74 dB Dolby B/C
  • Auto reverse: yes, playback only
  • Title search: no
  • Dolby: B / C
  • MPX filter: yes, switchable
  • Fader: yes
  • Pitch control: no
  • CD synchro recording: no


Special Features

  • Rear tape control
  • Automatic playback azimuth control NAAC
  • Double capstan with double direct drive
  • Bias/level calibration with test tone generator, each channel separated for all tape types
  • LED level display with 2 x 20 segments
  • Automatic fade-in and fade-out with 2 speeds
  • Subsonic filter, switchable
  • Adjustable output level
  • Gold-plated inputs and outputs


Comments

  • The Nakamichi Dragon is a legendary high-end tape deck, and undoubtedly a very impressive tape deck alongside the Nakamichi 1000 ZXL.
  • Besides the Marantz SD 930, it was the only tape deck with automatic azimuth adjustment during playback.


  • Simpler Nakamichi models from the period at a similar level:


Pictures

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  • Images: Nakamichi DRAGON

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Reports

  • Stereoplay 03/1983: "Spitzenklasse II" (best rating for cassette decks 1984, for tape machines "Spitzenklasse I"), was used as reference unit.


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