PIONEER CT-90R (1983) | 3-Head System with Auto-Reverse

The Pioneer CT-90R is a flagship auto-reverse cassette deck designed for effortless, high-quality recording and playback. Featuring a precision 3-head configuration with exclusive ribbon Sendust heads, it delivers wide dynamic range, extended high-frequency response, and excellent signal-to-noise performance...and what an unusual deck this is. While at a first glance it looks like a simple auto-reverse deck, digging deeper reveals some hidden features. Hidden inside first we find 3-motors, 3 individual Direct Drive motors for capstan and separate Direct Drive motors for the reels. On top of this, the head configuration is a 3-head system but without monitoring function. The separate and rotating record+playback heads are simply there for optimised tape calibration. Its advanced Auto-BLE system automatically calibrates bias, recording level, and equalization in just eight seconds, optimizing performance for any tape type or brand. Ultra-fast IC/LED tape-end sensing enables seamless auto-reverse operation in only 0.5 seconds, ensuring uninterrupted music on both sides of the cassette. The CT-90R employs a sophisticated three direct-drive motor transport with coreless DC servo Hall motors for exceptionally low wow and flutter. Computer-Aided Convenience (C.A.C.) functions such as Blank Search, Index Scan, Blank Skip & Reverse, Music Repeat, and a real-time digital tape counter make operation intuitive and precise. Equipped with Dolby B and Dolby C noise reduction, the Pioneer CT-90R offers clean, low-noise recordings and playback, combining cutting-edge 1980s technology with legendary Pioneer engineering. Specifications: wow & flutter 0,03% (WRMS) | Frequency response 20-20.000Hz | Dimensions (W/H/D) 420x120x355mm | Weight 7,2kg | Original sale price in Germany 1500 DM.

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