09 July 2025

TEAC V-3RX (1982) | The dbx Casette

 

TEAC V-3RX (1982) | The dbx Casette

An unbeatable combination of value and performance. In addition to dbx performance, this deck is equipped with block repeat capability and TEAC's new, superior CA head, High-performance CA (cobalt amorphous) head. This innovative head fully clears the characteristics of the 3-head system with just 2 heads, allowing the characteristics of the dbx system to be fully utilized. The V-3RX uses a 3-motor 3S (soft, smooth, silent) system. It is equipped with 2 motors for tape drive, 1 motor for operation, and even IC full logic control. More features: Built-in dbx noise reduction system | Repeat function | LED tape counter indicator | Record mute | Timer recording and playback capability | Vertical peak meter indicators | Dolby NR

Specifications:
Motor:
For capstan: Electronically controlled DC motor
For reel: DC motor
For mechanism:  DC motor
Drive system: Single Capstan
Wow and Flutter: 0.03%(WRMS)
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (metal tape)
SNR: 60dB(NR out) 70dB(Dolby NR in) 92dB(dbx in)
Dynamic Range 110dB (dbx in, 1kHz, peak level)
External dimensions: Width 436 x height 112 x depth 261 mm
Weight: 6kg

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TEAC V-3RX (1982) | The dbx Casette

TEAC V-3RX (1982) | The dbx Casette



08 July 2025

PIONEER PD-T09 (1992) | Stable Platter - Legato Link

 

PIONEER PD-T09 (1992) | Stable Platter - Legato Link

New technology reflected in sound quality. Technical features of the PD-T09. Equipped with legato link conversion that breaks the playback limit of 20kHz. Due to its format, the CD limits the frequency that can be recorded on a disc to 20kHz. However, sounds from nature and musical instruments contain components above 20kHz. Strictly speaking, the original signal waveform itself is not recorded on a CD. Therefore, Pioneer has developed a new Legato Link Conversion that uses digital signal processing to estimate the original signal before recording based on the signal recorded on the CD, and makes it possible to reproduce frequencies above 20kHz according to the 1/f decay characteristic. This is installed in the PD-T09. With more natural sound quality, it opens up new possibilities for CDs. Legato Link Conversion connects the music signal data recorded on the CD every 22.7 µsec with a smooth function curve that is suitable for reproducing the frequency components of natural sounds and musical instruments. This has made it possible to obtain a waveform transmission that is extremely natural and close to the original music signal, without any unnecessary ringing (excessive waveform disturbance). At the same time, this also reproduces ultra-high frequency components above 20 kHz, making it possible to reproduce extremely natural sound quality to the ear.

Equipped with Pioneer's original high-speed pulse flow D/A converter. D/A converters are extremely important components, as their conversion accuracy determines sound quality. Pioneer has advocated the idea of ​​high oversampling and low-order noise shaping in 1-bit D/A converters. The High-Speed ​​Pulse Flow D/A Converter is an original development that further evolves this idea. The 1-bit method expresses the resolution in the amplitude axis direction as two values, 0 and 1, in the time axis direction, and performs high-precision D/A conversion by applying bit compression and further using noise shaping technology. However, re-quantization noise occurs during bit compression, which can cause noise. The noise shaper pushes the requantization noise that is distributed throughout the entire range out of the audible range. However, Pioneer believes that the presence of noise, even outside the audible range, is undesirable in terms of sound quality, and has therefore devised a unique innovation in the noise shaper. In the high-speed pulse flow D/A converter, the noise shaper operates at an extremely high oversampling frequency of 384fs, enabling finer sampling and significantly reducing the noise floor caused by requantization.

Equipped with three independent transformers for digital, analog and DAC. Powerful power supply. The power supply section is the energy source that operates all circuits. In addition to providing a stable power supply, the PD-T09 has also thoroughly eliminated mutual interference. Firstly, the power transformer is equipped with three independent transformers, one each for the digital & servo, analog, and D/A converter. Furthermore, the power supply circuit uses a 6-part 15 regulator. The secondary sides of the three power transformers are separated into six parts: digital & servo, servo drive, D/A converter, and audio +, -, and FL, eliminating mutual interference. In addition, a newly developed discrete power supply is used for the audio circuit. A discrete power supply is also used for the digital & servo.

Pick-up: Three beam semiconductor laser system
Frequency characteristic: 2 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio (EIAJ): 115 dB or more
Dynamic Range (EIAJ): 99 dB or more
Channel Separation (EIAJ): 110 dB or more
Wow & flutter (EIAJ): Measurement limit (± 0.001% W. PEAK) or less
Harmonic distortion factor (EIAJ): No more than 0.0015%
External dimensions: Width 440x Height 151x Depth 433 mm
Weight: 20kg
PD-T09 Japan Market
PD-95 International Market
PD-S95 Elite (transport only) U.S.A.

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PIONEER PD-T09 (1992) | Stable Platter - Legato Link

PIONEER PD-T09 (1992) | Stable Platter - Legato Link

PIONEER PD-T09 (1992) | Stable Platter - Legato Link

PIONEER PD-T09 (1992) | Stable Platter - Legato Link

PIONEER PD-T09 (1992) | Stable Platter - Legato Link



07 July 2025

SONY PS-F9 (1983) | Flamingo Stereo Turntable

 

SONY PS-F9 (1983) | Flamingo Stereo Turntable

While the whole world strives for size, Sony like to go the other way, at least when it comes to the dimensions of Sony's mobile entertainers. An ambition that is always good for surprises. The smallest turntable with tangential tonearm is called Sony PS-F9 Flamingo. Now, the compact dimensions wouldn't be so noteworthy if this device didn't also astonish with unusual versatility: It works in any position, horizontally or vertically, it can be wall-mounted without vibration, is battery-powered (a power supply can be connected), and can be listened to directly via headphones or with the Sony APM-090 active speakers. It can also be connected to stationary hi-fi systems and radio recorders. The highlight, however, is the top-class technology that gives this Sony idea its sound quality, typical of Sony.

PS-F9

Tangential-Tonearm
Quartz-controlled direct drive
Linear Tracking
Fully automatic
Motorized record lock
Wow and flutter only ±0.14% (DIN)
Line Out
2 headphone outputs
108x263x73mm
1,7kg

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SONY PS-F9 (1983) | Flamingo Stereo Turntable

SONY PS-F9 (1983) | Flamingo Stereo Turntable

SONY PS-F9 (1983) | Flamingo Stereo Turntable

SONY PS-F9 (1983) | Flamingo Stereo Turntable

SONY PS-F9 (1983) | Flamingo Stereo Turntable