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| − | ''' | + | '''General:''' |
| − | * | + | * Manufacturer: [[Sony]] |
| − | * | + | * Model: TC-KA 6 ES |
| − | * | + | * Type: Cassette Tape Deck |
| − | * | + | * Years of manufacture: 1995 - 2000 |
| − | * | + | * Made in: Japan |
| − | * | + | * Color: Black, Champagne |
| − | * | + | * Remote control: yes |
| − | * | + | * Power consumption: 220 V, 50 Hz, 30 W |
| − | * | + | * Dimensions: 430 x 135 x 360 mm (WxHxD) |
| − | * | + | * Weight: 7,6 kg |
| − | * | + | * Original price: 1'400 DM (black) / 1'500 DM (champagne) |
| − | ''' | + | '''Connections:''' |
| − | * | + | * Number of inputs: |
| − | ** Line Cinch: 0 | + | ** Line Cinch: 0.16 V/ 47 kOhm |
| − | * | + | * Number of outputs: |
| − | ** Line Cinch: 0 | + | ** Line Cinch: 0.5 V/ 47 kOhm |
| − | + | Load impedance 10 kOhm | |
| − | ** | + | ** Headphones: 0-3 mW at 32 Ohm (6.3 mm jack) |
| − | ''' | + | '''Technical data:''' |
| − | * | + | * Audio heads: 3 |
| − | * | + | * motors: 3 |
| − | * | + | * Variation of synchronism: 0.025 % (WRMS), ± 0.07 % (DIN), ± 0.05 % (IEC) |
| − | * | + | * Band types: Type I / II / IV |
| − | * | + | * Frequency response: |
| − | ** | + | ** 20-21,000 Hz (Pure IV, ±3 dB). |
| − | ** | + | ** 20-19,000 Hz (Type II CrO2) |
| − | ** | + | ** 20-17,000 Hz (Type I Ferro) |
| − | * | + | * Distortion factor: |
| − | ** | + | ** Type I: 0.4 % |
| − | + | Type IV: 1.5 | |
| − | * | + | * Signal-to-noise ratio: |
** I: 57 dB | ** I: 57 dB | ||
| − | + | II: 59 dB | |
** IV: 61 dB | ** IV: 61 dB | ||
| − | * Auto | + | * Auto Reverse: no |
| − | * | + | * Title search: yes (AMS) |
* Dolby: B / C / S / HX-Pro | * Dolby: B / C / S / HX-Pro | ||
| − | * MPX | + | * MPX filter: yes, switchable |
| − | * | + | * Rewind time: 90 s (C-60) |
| − | * Fader: | + | * Fader: no |
| − | * Pitch | + | * Pitch control: no |
| − | * CD | + | * CD synchro recording: yes |
| − | ''' | + | '''Special features:''' |
| − | * Dolby HX-pro | + | * Dolby HX-pro is always on (switchable on KA 3/5/7 ES). |
| − | * 3- | + | * 3-head deck with rear tape control |
| − | * | + | * Automatic tape type detection |
| − | * | + | * Double-capstan tape drive with direct drive and sapphire bearings of the sound waves |
| − | * | + | * Fluorescent level meter with 2 × 24 segments |
| − | * | + | * Gold-plated inputs and outputs |
| − | * | + | * Cassette compartment motor-controlled and with fixed locking mechanism for the inserted cassette for maximum precision |
| − | * Timer- | + | * Timer pre-installation for recording / playback |
| − | * CD | + | * CD synchro playback with Sony CD players possible |
| − | * | + | * Built-in sensor for remote control (RM-J701) |
| − | * | + | * Aluminium front panel |
| − | * SD | + | * SD sound heads (Super Density = Permalloy) |
| − | * | + | * Tape calibration on 3 levels with test tone generator: Bias, Level and Equalizer |
| − | * | + | * Test tones: 15 kHz, 3 kHz, 400 Hz |
| − | * | + | * Headphone output, adjustable (6.3 mm jack, gold-plated) |
| − | + | == Comments == | |
| − | == | + | * Previous model: |
| − | * | ||
** [[Sony TC-K 909 ES]] | ** [[Sony TC-K 909 ES]] | ||
| − | * | + | * Successor model: none. The TC-KA 6 ES marks the end of the high-quality ES series of cassette decks. |
| − | * | + | * Only cassette deck from Sony over 1000 DM in Germany, in the late 90s. |
| − | * | + | * The Sony TC-KA 6 led the test best lists of the Hifi magazine Stereoplay for a long time (1995-2000, see below). |
| − | * | + | * The [[Sony TC-KA 1 ES|TC-KA1ESA]] and [[Sony TC-KA 2 ES|TC-KA2ES]], released a year later, are rebadged mid-range decks. |
| − | * | + | * The unit shares a user manual with the [[Sony TC-KA 3 ES]]. The KA3 was intended for USA, Canada and other non-European market countries (see Bda, pg.2), the differences of both decks, e.g. sound heads, are listed in the BDA, pg.2 |
| − | * | + | * Other models of the same series: |
** [[Sony TC-KA 1 ES]] | ** [[Sony TC-KA 1 ES]] | ||
** [[Sony TC-KA 2 ES]] | ** [[Sony TC-KA 2 ES]] | ||
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| − | == | + | == Pictures == |
| − | * | + | * [[Picture: Sony TC-KA 6 ES |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Tcka6es.jpg]] |
| − | * | + | * Picture: Sony TC-KA 6 ES |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Sony TC-KA 6 ES.jpg]] |
| − | * | + | * Excerpt from brochure: Sony TC-KA 6 ES |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Sony TC-KA 6 ES-Prospekt-1998.jpg]] |
| − | == | + | == Reports == |
| − | * Stereoplay 9/1995: Absolute | + | * Stereoplay 9/1995: Absolute top class IV (Only device of this class). Then 1997- July 1998: 20 points, top class, very good (Only device in this class). From 8/1998-2000 : 41 points, top class, very good, only unit in this class. (Stereoplay had refined the rating system from 8/98 = doubled). |
| − | + | Stereo 8/1995: 2 stars, very good. 2nd place in the best list (until 1997). "Smooth sound for the life of the recorder. The cast drive is now back in top form." | |
== Links == | == Links == | ||
| − | * https://www.sony.de/electronics/support/audio-components-cassette-decks/tc-ka6es#manuals , 20 | + | * https://www.sony.de/electronics/support/audio-components-cassette-decks/tc-ka6es#manuals , January 20, 2018 accessed. |
| − | * [[Dolby S | + | * [[Dolby S cassette decks compared]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[Category:Cassette decks]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[Category:Dolby S]] |
Latest revision as of 16:54, 9 March 2020
Data[edit]
General:
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Model: TC-KA 6 ES
- Type: Cassette Tape Deck
- Years of manufacture: 1995 - 2000
- Made in: Japan
- Color: Black, Champagne
- Remote control: yes
- Power consumption: 220 V, 50 Hz, 30 W
- Dimensions: 430 x 135 x 360 mm (WxHxD)
- Weight: 7,6 kg
- Original price: 1'400 DM (black) / 1'500 DM (champagne)
Connections:
- Number of inputs:
- Line Cinch: 0.16 V/ 47 kOhm
- Number of outputs:
- Line Cinch: 0.5 V/ 47 kOhm
Load impedance 10 kOhm
- Headphones: 0-3 mW at 32 Ohm (6.3 mm jack)
Technical data:
- Audio heads: 3
- motors: 3
- Variation of synchronism: 0.025 % (WRMS), ± 0.07 % (DIN), ± 0.05 % (IEC)
- Band types: Type I / II / IV
- Frequency response:
- 20-21,000 Hz (Pure IV, ±3 dB).
- 20-19,000 Hz (Type II CrO2)
- 20-17,000 Hz (Type I Ferro)
- Distortion factor:
- Type I: 0.4 %
Type IV: 1.5
- Signal-to-noise ratio:
- I: 57 dB
II: 59 dB
- IV: 61 dB
- Auto Reverse: no
- Title search: yes (AMS)
- Dolby: B / C / S / HX-Pro
- MPX filter: yes, switchable
- Rewind time: 90 s (C-60)
- Fader: no
- Pitch control: no
- CD synchro recording: yes
Special features:
- Dolby HX-pro is always on (switchable on KA 3/5/7 ES).
- 3-head deck with rear tape control
- Automatic tape type detection
- Double-capstan tape drive with direct drive and sapphire bearings of the sound waves
- Fluorescent level meter with 2 × 24 segments
- Gold-plated inputs and outputs
- Cassette compartment motor-controlled and with fixed locking mechanism for the inserted cassette for maximum precision
- Timer pre-installation for recording / playback
- CD synchro playback with Sony CD players possible
- Built-in sensor for remote control (RM-J701)
- Aluminium front panel
- SD sound heads (Super Density = Permalloy)
- Tape calibration on 3 levels with test tone generator: Bias, Level and Equalizer
- Test tones: 15 kHz, 3 kHz, 400 Hz
- Headphone output, adjustable (6.3 mm jack, gold-plated)
Comments[edit]
- Previous model:
- Successor model: none. The TC-KA 6 ES marks the end of the high-quality ES series of cassette decks.
- Only cassette deck from Sony over 1000 DM in Germany, in the late 90s.
- The Sony TC-KA 6 led the test best lists of the Hifi magazine Stereoplay for a long time (1995-2000, see below).
- The TC-KA1ESA and TC-KA2ES, released a year later, are rebadged mid-range decks.
- The unit shares a user manual with the Sony TC-KA 3 ES. The KA3 was intended for USA, Canada and other non-European market countries (see Bda, pg.2), the differences of both decks, e.g. sound heads, are listed in the BDA, pg.2
- Other models of the same series:
Pictures[edit]
- [[Picture: Sony TC-KA 6 ES
- Picture: Sony TC-KA 6 ES
- Excerpt from brochure: Sony TC-KA 6 ES
Reports[edit]
- Stereoplay 9/1995: Absolute top class IV (Only device of this class). Then 1997- July 1998: 20 points, top class, very good (Only device in this class). From 8/1998-2000 : 41 points, top class, very good, only unit in this class. (Stereoplay had refined the rating system from 8/98 = doubled).
Stereo 8/1995: 2 stars, very good. 2nd place in the best list (until 1997). "Smooth sound for the life of the recorder. The cast drive is now back in top form."
Links[edit]
- https://www.sony.de/electronics/support/audio-components-cassette-decks/tc-ka6es#manuals , January 20, 2018 accessed.
- Dolby S cassette decks compared