Yamaha K-950 cassette deck

Yamaha claims this model K-950 cassette deck "closes the gap" between cassette tapes and discs, in terms of performance, while still providing the traditional benefits of tape, including elimination of dirt problems and uninterrupted playback of long selections. One reason for improved performance is the capability to play metal tape. Wow and flutter rated at 0,025 perceent WRMS, results from use of an independent two-motor drive system. This spec, it's pointed out, is comparable to the drive stability of a quartz-locked turntable. Frequency Response is 30 to 22,000 Hz, 3 dB, with metal tape.

The K-950 also features a pure plasma process sendust head for better frequency response and reduced dropout and modulation noise. The use of a core/coil design and silver wires substantially lowers head impedance to provide improvend square-wave response, improved linear phase response at high frequencies,, greater dynamic range and better channel separation, according to Yamaha.

Other performance and/or convenience features include; a fluorescent bar-graph peak meter to facilitate home recording; IC logic controls; continuously adjustable bias control; timer recording switch; subsonic and MPX filters. Dolby noise reduction; a focus switch to extend high-end frequency response, or to improve phase coherance.

Specifications

Track Configuration:  4-track 2-channel

Tape Speed:  4,8 cm/s ±1%

Wow and Flutter:  0,028% WRMS

Rapid  F.FWD/Rew:  75 sec. C-60 cassette

Motors

Capstan :  FG servo DC motor

Reel :  Governorless DC motor

Operation

Logic Controlled Feather Touch Operation

Full Auto Shut-Off System

Heads

2 head Recording/Playback :  pure &Plasma process head

Erase :  Ferrite head

Frequency Response Rec/Pb

LH Tape ;  30 to 17,000 Hz ±3 dB

Cr02 Tape :  30 to 19,000 Hz ±3 dB

Metal Tape :  30 to 22,000 Hz ±3 dB

Input Sensitivity.Impedance

Mic :  0,3 mV/5 k Ω

Line :  60 mV/50 k Ω

Output Level/Impedance:

Line :  340 mV/50 k Ω

Phones :  5 mW/150 Ω (1 mW)

Variable Bias Range:  ±8%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio [CrO₂]:  better than 52 dB

Overall Distortion

LH Tape :  less than 1%

CrO₂ Tape :  less than 1,5%

Metal tape :  less than 1%

Power Supplies;  120 V, 220 V - 240 V, Ac 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:  26 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  435 x 140 x 305 mm ( 17-1/8" x 5-1/2' x 12")

Weight:  8,8 kg ( 19,4 lbs)