Hifi €NGINé For more Hi-Fi manuals and set-up information please visit www.hifiengine.comF Nakamichi Baw DR-3With technology consistently at the cutting edge of the art, Nakamichi cassette decks continue to deliver performance that sets the standard for the world. ‘The pinhacle of Nakamichi technology. cassette deck at the leading edge of enalog tape recording To deliver the linet analog recording system forhome use, Nakamichi has endowed the DR-1 with the latest-generation technologies and the most advancad operating features. Together they provide the user withthe utmost in fecoraplay pertormance, super ‘operational fee" and accurate conto. Frequency response is guaranteed to b wih #3 0B from 20-21,000 He. even with hormal bias tape. And a useradjustable playback azimuth fine-tune contol ensures fpimum performance with any tape, even those recorded on other decks Incomparable Nakamichi Discrete 3-Head technology in its most accessible form Proviaing the essential periormance and featuees ol the DR-1 at an even more atractive the OR-2 is an excoptional value among 's cassette decks, The Discrete 3-Head System, Asymmettcal Dua-Capstan Difused Resonance Transport, state-of the-art electronics, and mult-regulated power supply fare bul a few ofthe cemarkable technological features that mako the DR-2 a standou performer. {An economical 2-head model with performance surpassing most competitive S-head docks ‘Nakamich’s sophisticated magnetic head technology, outstanding tape transport mechanism, superb electronics, and precision manufacture put the DR-3 atthe foreftont of 2.hnead cassette decks, Frequency response is incredible 20-20,000 He 3 of with normal tape — incredible because this would Considered a remarkable achievement fora expensive Sshead deck, Ae a highly afordable 2:head deck, however, nothing comes clase to OR DR-1 oiscrete s reas cassette Dock DR-2 oiscrote Head Cassette Deck DR-3 2ead cassetio Deck‘The Company That Brought “Concert Hall” Realism To The Cassette Continues To Set ‘The Standard Today, i's easy to forget that the inventors ofthe audio cassette never intended it 10 be Used for high-fidelity music recording, Bul few hhave forgotton the compary that did what was ‘once thought impossible and forever changed the course of cassette history: Nakamichi ‘And if you need a reminder, you only need ‘examine today’s Nakamichi cassette decks. DDescended from a long, prestigious line of produc that have raised the standard of Cassette performance at every turn, Nakamichi ‘docks continue to outperlorm the competition with tape recording technology that remains without peer to tis day. For example, while others continue to experiment with new, "exotc-materia” magnetic heads, Nakamichi has continually refined the exclusive Crystalloy head, Possessing near-ideal magnet: properties, Nakamichi Crysialloy heeds dely imitation leven today, 20 years since tne introduction, Nakamichi transport mechanisms, too, have an lustrous history of leadership. The closedt-'oo9 double-capstan transport that shook the world in 1973 has evolved into the ‘Asymmetrical Dual-Capstan Diffused Resonance Transport mechanism, widely regarded as today’s pre-eminent design Moreover, because musical accuracy is not only about numbers, part of every Nakaencchi product development cycle are ‘extensive “ve vs. reproduced" tests, made possible by a specially designed concert hal ‘and listening room at Nakamichi headquarters R&D facilty, What may be an extravagance for ethers is a basic necessity for Nakamichi, But thats what it takes to establish the standard of ‘excellence to which all other cassette decks must be compared, Discrete 3-Head Technology ‘The primary advantage of using separate ‘erase, record, and play heads is performance. By independent optimizing design parameters, such as shape, matorial, and gap length, each head can perform its assigned function without compromise. However, the Use of threo heads, in and o itself, does not ‘guarantee superior periormance. Nakamichis acclaimes Discrete 3-Head Technology, employed in the DR-1 and DR-2 docks, comprises physically separate Crystaloy record and play heads. Unlike ‘ypical “sandwich” or Combination heads, where the record and play sections share a ‘Common housing, the Nakamichi Discrete 3- Head system allows independent alignment of the record and play head gaps. It's the only way to assure extended frequency response, low distortion, and wide dynamic range. Furthermore, combination heads sulfer from noise pickup and crossieed, which can lead to mistracking ofthe Dolby circuits and audible pre-echo during monitering. The discrete Nakamichi heads, however, are individually ehelded and are thus immune to such problems. Nakamichi nead coils are ‘wound using the highest grade oxygen-lree Copper (OFC) wire. And the proprictary precision-laminated Crystaloy Cores in the Fecotd and play heads deliver nearly ideal ‘magnetic performance, They take full ‘advantage of today’s advanced cassette tape formulations as no other magnetic heads can, a ‘Asymmetrical Dual-Capstan Dittused- Resonance Transport The DR-1 and DF-2 also feature Nakamichi Asyrrmetrical Oual-Capstan Diflused-Resonance Transport mechanism, which uses different diameters (and, hence, ‘rotational speeds) forthe two capstans and flywheels. This, plus the use of special vibration-absorbing materials in the head-base ‘assembly, atlenvates and randomizes resonances, so that their effects are far less Audible. The resuling reduction of modulation Noise assures a purl and stabilly of reproduction that cannot be adequately expressed by wow-and:ltter measurements alone, ‘The Asymmetrical Dual-Capstan Transport ensures such a high degree of tape travel precision and tension uniiormity that the pressure pad in the cassette fs not noeded Accordingly the play head is fied with a nique pressure pad ler to prevent the pad from contacting the tape. This reduces head wear, prevents tape skewing, and greatly reduees “serape flutter” The result is a remarkably open and transparent sound ‘quality that simply cannot be matched by ‘ther designs. ‘Additional Advanced Features ® Playback Azimuth Fine-Tune Control lots you adjust the play head alignment to make the gap perfectly perpendicular to the direction of tape travel. This feature ensures optimum high-lrequency response during playback, even when playing a tape that was Fecorded on another deck. And a center detent postion on the azimuth contol always lets you return the play head tots factory calibrated position. (DR-1 only) ® Integrated play head/amplitier assembly places the playback circuit right at the head assembly to minimize signal degradation (OR-1 and DR2) # Miror polished, precision Sendust record! play head with 3:layer core and 1 2-rieron {Gap assures law distortion recording with extended frequency response. (DR-3 only) © DC servo capstan motor responds instantanoously fo load fluctuations, futher suppressing futier components ® Cam-operated, microprocessor controlled Silent Mechanism assures smooth, quiet. foolproot transport operation ® Bias fine-tune control enabies you to adjust for minor variations among tape brands and formulations to achieve fat requency response everytime, ‘© Multi-regulated power supply provides separate feeds tothe various ecut sections to improve stabilty and eliminate mutual nose intertorence. ® Dual-mono amplifier construction ensures reduced crosstalk and superior stereo separation * Bi-directional auto-search feature seeks the "26/0" counter position in rewind or fas forward, The search can be activated Irom slop, play, or pause, withthe deck ‘automatically returning to the pre-search transport mode. ® Aulomatic tape slack take-up mechanism winds any loose tape fully onto the hubs as. '00n as you inser @ cassette, This prevents potential misteeding, jamming, and damage to your precious tapes. ® Dolby B and G type Noise Reduction Ckcuity is incorporated inal three decks. ‘© Nakamichi System Remote terminal, when Connected to a Nakamichi receiver, enables remote deck operation using the receivers handheld conto.om on? on Det oR? 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