Sansui D-705 (1988)

"The D-705 - an amazing cassette deck with specs designed for the digital audio age" said the product brochure of this Sansui cassette deck from 1988. For smooth tape transport the D-705 incorporates a closed-loop dual capstan design. The diameters of capstan and pinch roller on the supply side are different from those on the take-up side to stagger resonance frequencies, thus stabilizing tape running. Coupled to each is a brass flywheel with three times the inertial mass of flywheels on conventional models thus reducing wow and flutter. A massive, precision-cast zinc base anchors the heads to prevent even the most minute vibration. The d-705 uses three separate heads with "auto monitor" function. Manual bias adjustment with a +/-20% range will help you find that best matches the characteristics of your favourite tape. Specification: 2-motor transport | Wow & Flutter 0.035% (WRMS) | Frequency response 20Hz-21/20/18kHz (metal/chrome/normal) | Dimensions 430x111x310 mm | Weight 5.9kg.