Yamaha K-2000

Data

General

  • Manufacturer: Yamaha
  • Model: K-2000
  • Type: Cassette Tape Deck
  • Years of manufacture: 1982 - 1984
  • Made in: Japan
  • Colors: Silver, Black (in Germany only in black in the program)
  • Remote control: optional by cable (RS-10)
  • Power consumption: 20 W
  • Dimensions: 435 x 122 x 346 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 9 kg
  • Original price approx.: 1'760 DM


Connections

  • Number of inputs:
    • Line
  • Number of outputs:
    • Line

Headphones


Technical data

  • Sound heads: 3
  • Motors: 2
  • Synchronisation fluctuations: ±0.02 %/0.08 % WRMS/DIN
  • Band types: Type I, II, IV
  • Frequency response

Type IV: 20-20,000 Hz ±3 dB

  • Distortion factor: <0,8 %
  • Signalrauschabstand: >59 dB
  • Auto reverse: no
  • Title search: no
  • Dolby: B, dbx
  • MPX filter: switchable
  • Fader: no
  • Pitch control: ±15
  • CD synchro recording: no


Special Features

  • Capstan direct drive
  • Timer switch
  • Automatic tape type selection
  • Calibration computer
  • Real-time counter
  • Totalizer memory
  • Repeat 0 memory and total
  • dbx noise reduction
  • Headphone output with level control


Notes


Pictures

  • Image: Yamaha K-2000

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  • Image: Yamaha K-2000

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Courtesy of audioScope. A use of the pictures by third parties, e.g. in forums or on eBay is not permitted!



Reports

  • Test in Stereoplay, September 1983
  • The metering computer is useless, because its results are rather diced than measured.
  • Out of 10 measurements of the same cassette there are 10 different results.
  • With this deck, Yamaha has saved Dolby C, which the small K-300 already has. However, dbx noise reduction is on board.
  • dbx is no good on cassette decks, though. There's pumping and noise plumes on impulses.
  • No tape deck of any brand does not have this flaw with dbx, including the K-2000.


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