Difference between revisions of "Pioneer CT-S 920 S"
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| − | ''' | + | '''General''' |
| − | * | + | * Manufacturer: [[Pioneer]] |
| − | * | + | * Model: CT-S 920 S |
| − | + | Type: Cassette Tape Deck | |
| − | * | + | * Years of manufacture: 1993 - 1994 |
| − | * | + | * Made in: Japan |
| − | * | + | * Colors: Champagne, Black |
| − | * | + | * Remote control: yes, in the Pioneer system bus remotely controllable |
| − | * | + | * Power consumption: 27 W |
| − | * | + | * Dimensions: 420 x 144 x 375 mm (WxHxD) |
| − | * | + | * Weight: 8 kg |
| − | * | + | * Original price: DM 1,300 (RRP, black), DM 1,350 (RRP, champagne) |
| − | ''' | + | '''Connections''' |
| − | * | + | * Number of inputs: 3 |
| − | + | Stereo Cinch | |
| − | + | Pioneer system bus (for remote control etc.) | |
| − | + | CD Synchro (3.5 mm socket) | |
| − | * | + | * Number of outputs: 3 |
| − | + | Stereo Cinch | |
| − | + | Pioneer System Bus (for remote control, etc.) | |
| − | ** | + | ** Headphone output, 6.3 mm jack |
| − | ''' | + | '''Technical Data''' |
| − | * | + | * Audio heads: 3 (Laser Amorphous) |
| − | * | + | * Motors: 3 |
| − | * | + | * Synchronization fluctuations: 0.023 % |
| − | * | + | * Tape types: |
| − | * | + | * Frequency response: |
| − | ** Normal: 10 - 21 | + | ** Normal: 10 - 21,000 Hz |
| − | ** | + | ** Chrome: 10 - 21,000 Hz |
| − | ** | + | ** Metal: 10 - 25,000 Hz |
| − | * | + | * Distortion factor: 0.6 |
| − | * | + | * Signal-to-noise ratio: 63 dB |
| − | * Auto | + | * Auto Reverse: |
| − | * | + | * Title search: |
* Dolby: B, C, S | * Dolby: B, C, S | ||
| − | * MPX | + | * MPX filter: yes |
* Fader: | * Fader: | ||
| − | * Pitch | + | * Pitch control: |
| − | * CD | + | * CD Synchro Recording: |
| − | * | + | * Tape flow 250 nWb/m |
| − | ''' | + | '''Special Features:''' |
| − | * Closed Loop Dual Capstan | + | * Closed Loop Dual Capstan Drive |
| − | * Line Straight | + | * Line Straight function (bypassing all tone controls for best possible recording quality) |
| − | * | + | * Automatic Tape Loop Control (ATLC) |
| − | * | + | * High resolution fluorescent display, multiple switchable |
| − | * | + | * counter with 2 operating modes (real time counter) |
| − | * | + | * Display range selector (wide / extended) |
| − | * Auto Monitor ( | + | * Auto Monitor (rear tape control) |
| − | * Tape Return / Return Play = | + | * Tape Return / Return Play = zero rewind function / automatic playback start |
| − | * CD | + | * CD Deck Synchro |
| − | * | + | * Auto Mute (automatic insertion of blank spaces) |
| − | * | + | * Automatic Tape Sort (ATS) selection mechanism |
* Dolby HX-Pro | * Dolby HX-Pro | ||
| − | * | + | * Switchable MPX Filter (on rear panel) |
| − | * | + | * Track search (MS): 15 tracks forward and backward |
| − | * Rec | + | * Rec mute |
| − | * | + | * Timer-controlled playback and recording |
| − | * | + | * Adjustable, gold-plated headphone output |
| − | * | + | * Fully electronic drive control |
* Digital Tension Control | * Digital Tension Control | ||
| − | * | + | * Motorised cassette compartment |
| − | * | + | * Gold-plated RCA jacks |
| − | * | + | * Vibration and resonance-free construction (honeycomb housing) |
| − | == | + | == Remarks == |
| − | * | + | * Previous model: |
* [[Pioneer CT-S 910]] | * [[Pioneer CT-S 910]] | ||
| − | * | + | * Other models in the same series: |
* [[Pioneer CT-S 220]] | * [[Pioneer CT-S 220]] | ||
* [[Pioneer CT-S 320]] | * [[Pioneer CT-S 320]] | ||
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* [[Pioneer CT-S 620]] | * [[Pioneer CT-S 620]] | ||
* [[Pioneer CT-S 820 S]] | * [[Pioneer CT-S 820 S]] | ||
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| − | == | + | == Pictures == |
| − | * | + | * [[File:Pioneer CT-S 920 S-1993.jpg]] |
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| − | * | + | * [[File:Cts920.jpg]] |
| − | [[ | ||
| − | == | + | == Reports == |
| − | * Stereoplay 11/1993 | + | * Stereoplay 11/1993 comparison test: rank and name. Top Class I, Reference. |
| − | * Stereo 2/1994 | + | * Stereo 2/1994 Comparative test: Stereo recommendation. Excellent, 3 stars. "Quote: Above all, the CT-S 920 sounds so outrageously natural that you have to look closely to see whether it's switched to source or to tape." |
| − | * Audio 5/1994 | + | * Audio 5/1994 Comparison test: profile. Very good, top class, 4 ears, sound 80 points. |
| − | * Stereo 7/1994 | + | * Stereo 7/1994 Comparison test with Pioneer CT-95: "Quote: We compared the [[Pioneer CT-95|CT-95]] with the CT-920 and found that both units sound equally good - the differences are within the manufacturing tolerances.", names the 920 as an alternative for the price conscious, see link. |
== Links == | == Links == | ||
| − | * [http://www.revoxsammler.ch/Testberichte%20Kassettengeraete/Cassettendeck%20B21%201994.pdf Stereo | + | * [http://www.revoxsammler.ch/Testberichte%20Kassettengeraete/Cassettendeck%20B21%201994.pdf Stereo comparison test 1994 with Pioneer CT-95]. |
| − | [[ | + | [[Category:Cassette decks]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[Category:Dolby-S]] |
Latest revision as of 12:01, 13 April 2021
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: Pioneer
- Model: CT-S 920 S
Type: Cassette Tape Deck
- Years of manufacture: 1993 - 1994
- Made in: Japan
- Colors: Champagne, Black
- Remote control: yes, in the Pioneer system bus remotely controllable
- Power consumption: 27 W
- Dimensions: 420 x 144 x 375 mm (WxHxD)
- Weight: 8 kg
- Original price: DM 1,300 (RRP, black), DM 1,350 (RRP, champagne)
Connections
- Number of inputs: 3
Stereo Cinch Pioneer system bus (for remote control etc.) CD Synchro (3.5 mm socket)
- Number of outputs: 3
Stereo Cinch Pioneer System Bus (for remote control, etc.)
- Headphone output, 6.3 mm jack
Technical Data
- Audio heads: 3 (Laser Amorphous)
- Motors: 3
- Synchronization fluctuations: 0.023 %
- Tape types:
- Frequency response:
- Normal: 10 - 21,000 Hz
- Chrome: 10 - 21,000 Hz
- Metal: 10 - 25,000 Hz
- Distortion factor: 0.6
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 63 dB
- Auto Reverse:
- Title search:
- Dolby: B, C, S
- MPX filter: yes
- Fader:
- Pitch control:
- CD Synchro Recording:
- Tape flow 250 nWb/m
Special Features:
- Closed Loop Dual Capstan Drive
- Line Straight function (bypassing all tone controls for best possible recording quality)
- Automatic Tape Loop Control (ATLC)
- High resolution fluorescent display, multiple switchable
- counter with 2 operating modes (real time counter)
- Display range selector (wide / extended)
- Auto Monitor (rear tape control)
- Tape Return / Return Play = zero rewind function / automatic playback start
- CD Deck Synchro
- Auto Mute (automatic insertion of blank spaces)
- Automatic Tape Sort (ATS) selection mechanism
- Dolby HX-Pro
- Switchable MPX Filter (on rear panel)
- Track search (MS): 15 tracks forward and backward
- Rec mute
- Timer-controlled playback and recording
- Adjustable, gold-plated headphone output
- Fully electronic drive control
- Digital Tension Control
- Motorised cassette compartment
- Gold-plated RCA jacks
- Vibration and resonance-free construction (honeycomb housing)
Remarks[edit]
- Previous model:
- Pioneer CT-S 910
- Other models in the same series:
- Pioneer CT-S 220
- Pioneer CT-S 320
- Pioneer CT-S 420
- Pioneer CT-S 520
- Pioneer CT-S 620
- Pioneer CT-S 820 S
Pictures[edit]
Reports[edit]
- Stereoplay 11/1993 comparison test: rank and name. Top Class I, Reference.
- Stereo 2/1994 Comparative test: Stereo recommendation. Excellent, 3 stars. "Quote: Above all, the CT-S 920 sounds so outrageously natural that you have to look closely to see whether it's switched to source or to tape."
- Audio 5/1994 Comparison test: profile. Very good, top class, 4 ears, sound 80 points.
- Stereo 7/1994 Comparison test with Pioneer CT-95: "Quote: We compared the CT-95 with the CT-920 and found that both units sound equally good - the differences are within the manufacturing tolerances.", names the 920 as an alternative for the price conscious, see link.