PIONEER CT-600M (1979) | Pioneer Music Select System

From now on, you can bring out the best sound of Metal tape together with a variety of functions. Taking advantage of the high density recording capabilities of metal tape, enables recording and playback with a substantially wider dynamic range. The appeal of metal tape is that it can record high-density data. Its residual magnetic flux density and coercive force are twice as high (four times the energy product) as previous tapes. This has improved the maximum output level and input resistance characteristics in one go, enabling high-level recording with plenty of room. The CT-600M has a high maximum magnetic flux density for the recording and playback heads. It uses a newly developed sendust alloy that is stable and has little head saturation or distortion at high input. This results in a wide dynamic range in the high frequencies, with well-extended frequency characteristics from 20 to 19,000Hz (metal tape) and a highly transparent signal-to-noise ratio of 69dB (Dolby ON), resulting in a dynamic playback sound. The erase head also uses a special ferrite with a double gap structure that provides a high erasure rate. Please take note of the large vertical level meter. It is designed to cover a high level of +8dB, which is unthinkable for ordinary cassette decks. This allows the deck to be played back with a high quality sound, even when played back with metal tape. It also comes equipped with a peak indicator that shows the peak level in five steps (0, +2, +4, +6, +8dB). It has a multi-functional design that allows you to enjoy a variety of tape play, including an automatic cueing mechanism. When you want to skip the song you are listening to and move on to the next song, or when you want to listen to the intro again, the device automatically detects the beginning of the song and starts playing (PMS). It is equipped with just about every function imaginable, including program/memory play, LINE/MIC mixing cue and review, output level control, answering machine standby function, and a Dolby system using a newly developed IC. It uses a three-stage tape selector (CrO2 automatically switches in the STD position). 

Specifications:

Motor/High torque DC servo motor

Frequency response:

LH tape: 20-15,000Hz

chrome tape, ferri-Chrome tape: 20-17,000Hz

Metal tape: 20-19,000Hz

Wow%Flutter: 0.045% (WRMS)

External dimensions: 420 (W) x 143 (H) x 316 (D) mm 

Weight: 7.5kg

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