GRUNDIG TS 945 (1979) | Super Hi-Fi

 

The important technical features of the TS 945 are: HiFi according to DIN 45 500, 4-motor tape deck with IC control logic, 4-track stereo with track selection display via LED, Maximum reel size 22 cm Tape, speeds 9.5 and 19 cm/s, variable rewind speed. Special features: State-of-the-art, service-friendly circuit concept through modular technology, tape travel similar to studio technology. Retractable pinch roller and servo-driven head shield allow for slit-free tape insertion. Durable "Recovac" heads and long-life tape guides made of non-magnetic, stainless steel. Optimum belt protection and precise start/stop operation thanks to only one pressure roller. Capstan motor with PLL control for precise maintenance of the tape speed through mains synchronization. 4 motors: 2 DC winding motors for fast rewinding, 1 mains-synchronized DC motor with PLL circuit and synchronous display in the control panel. This is the new clever tape recorder for studio perfectionists, the TS 945 HiFi-Stereo, The Super-HiFi Tape Deck. The ease of use is hard to beat in this price range: The power amplifiers for hi-fi headphones are individually adjustable. The TS 945 features electronic short-stroke keys and electronic memories for tape transport control. Preprogramming any tape position is possible with the preset counter. Level control can be set: either manually, with a limiter, or completely automatically. Both channels are separately adjustable. Thanks to the variable rewind speed, every type of tape can be optimally wound. In cueing mode, "listening in" to the tape is possible, allowing precise location of specific passages...and what more could a passionate amateur musician ask for? A stereo mixer, echo in stereo, duoplay, synchroplay, and multiplay? High-quality power amplifiers with 2 x 50 mW output power at 400 Ω for HiFi headphones.

Technical data:

Track: 4-track Stereo

Tape Speed: 9,5/19 cm/s

Max. reel size: 22cm

Frequency response:

20-16.000Hz 9,5 cm/s

20-20.000Hz 19 cm/s

Dimensions: 47 x 18 x 41 cm

Weight approx.: 13 kg

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PHILIPS AF977 Automatic (1978) | Direct Control Quartz PLL

 

Philips turntables, with all their electronics, from sensor buttons to quartz control to photoelectric limit switches, are difficult to compare with others. The belt drive of Philips turntables protects the turntable from disturbing vibrations of the motor. And the Direct Control technology regulates the speed directly on the turntable axis. From a hi-fi perspective, Belt Drive Direct Control offers the best of both worlds: high rumble clearance and accurate speed. With a precision and durability that can only be achieved with very expensive direct drive systems. The absolute top model of the Philips Electronic HiFi generation is the AF 977 Automatic. From the quartz PLL control to sensor keys, digital strobe display, and photo-electronic limit switch with full electronic precision. Fully automatic, also manually operated. Subchassis suspension. Precisely readable stylus force scale. In short: HiFi progress that can be heard - and seen.

Technical data:

Belt Drive with Direct Control Quartz PLL

Wow and flutter DIN 0.05% WRMS 0.025%

DIN B Rumble-to-noise ratio 73 dB

Platter diameter 310 mm 

Needle tracking force adjustable 0.75-3 p (1p 10 mN) 

Cartridge: Super M 412 İl RETMA 1/2"

Tonearm length 215 mm

Dimensions 42 x 14,1 x 34,8 cm

Weight 6kg

Original sale price: 845 DM in Germany

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DIATONE My Side (1981)

A quality compact component system with a microcomputer-controlled vertical linear tracking player. Introducing the Diatone My Side from 1981, which packs the operating feel of microcomputer control into a compact size. Its compact size means it fits neatly on your desk. The vertical operating turntable is fully automatic and microcomputer controlled with one-touch operation, and the cassette deck is also microcomputer-controlled. There is also a digital synthesizer type auto-function tuner with FM/AM station presets. The My Side system consists of the LT-10V turntable, DA-F41P tuner, DA-U41P amplifier (40W/ch), DT-41P cassette deck and the DS-141 loudspeakers. This system was sold in Japan as "Diatone My Side" while on the international market it was sold as "Mitsubishi Interplay System".