Technics RS-M45 (1979) | Metal Tape Compatible

 

The RS-M45 from Technics introduced in 1979 delivers an extraordinary combination of style, performance, and faithful audio reproduction. This deck is equipped to take full advantage of the new metal tape formulation. The specially designed Technics' record/playback and erase heads can handle the very high magnetic coercivity and retentivity of metal tape. Because of these features, the deck can translate metal tape into a very wide dynamic range with a flat, extended high-range frequency response. As a listener, you will enjoy a cassette deck which produces a precise, clear sound. Of course, metal tape handling capability is accompanied by high performance in other areas, including motor design, amplifier circuitry, and head design. Everyone knows what Technics direct drive does for performance and accuracy in our turntables (As of 1979, 73 of the top 100 radio stations that used turntables used Technics direct-drive turntables). FG servo DC direct-drive capstan motor and equally impressive solenoid controls are part of the the RS-M45. And to put minimal strain on you, there's the optional RP-9645 remote control unit. With it, all transport functions, as well as record mute, can be operated from your chair. Just as special are the RS-M45's fluorescent VU meters with auto-reset peak-hold. They're fast, electronic and highly accurate. You'll also like Dolby NR and a S/N ratio of 68 dB. And if the SX record and playback heads make CrO2 tape sound great (20 Hz-18 kHz), wait until you hear the increased frequency response (20 Hz-20 kHz) and extended dynamic range of metal. 

Technical specifications:

Motors: 2-motor system (Direct Drive Capstan)

Heads: 2-head system SX (Sendust Extra)

Wow and Flutter: 0,035% WRMS

Frequency response:

20-20.000Hz Metal

20-18.000Hz Chrome/FeCr

20-17.000Hz Normal

Dimansions (WxHxD): 43x9,8x34,5cm

Weight: 6,1kg

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