Description: This vintage cassette deck from Harman Kardon is a true gem. Made in Japan in the 1980s, this CD-291 has been thoroughly tested and is guaranteed to work flawlessly upon receipt. If I didn't have two other high end cassette decks, I wouldn't let this go, but it deserves a home where it will see regular use. It was designed and produced at the peak of cassette technology. It is in near mint condition- the heads show no sign of wear, there are no significant dings or scratches anywhere, it sounds great. It's design and specs are top of the line. Here's a quote from hifi engine: "Until recently, only the most expensive cassette decks were able to reproduce sound equal to the full range of human hearing. But now, from Harman Kardon, comes the ultra wide band CD291 cassette deck that offers the tape recording enthusiast a full frequency response of 20Hz to 21kHz (+3dB) with any tape formulation. The CD291 offers Dolby HX Professional, a headroom extension system that extends frequency response at high recording levels, while significantly reducing distortion. Added to this is a signal to noise ratio with Dolby C of 72dB. The combined benefits of these two performance features allow for accurate recording of more dynamic audio signals than was previously possible. This is especially significant as more demanding forms of software, such as digital audio, become available. There is also sophisticated record and playback circuitry for open, transparent sound; Solenoid Transport for smooth operation; auto repeat, which automatically rewinds and plays the tape; and bias fine trim, a feature that maximizes high end performance and minimizes distortion. Specifications Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo Tape Speed: 4.75 cm/s Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal Noise Reduction: B, C Headroom Extension: HX Pro Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (Metal tape) Signal to Noise Ratio: 73dB (dolby C) Wow and Flutter: 0.05% Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.9% Input: 50mV (line), 0.65mV (mic) Output: 0.38V (line) Dimensions: 440 x 122 x 343mm Weight: 7.3kg Year: 1982" These decks are rare- one in this condition rarer still. If you're thinking of adding a top flight cassette deck to your system, don't wait for a price drop. There won't be one. eBay member for over 25 years. Please check out my feedback regarding the satisfaction of my customers and the types of things I sell successfully. Tech enthusiast for over 50 years. From building a hifi vacuum tube amplifier in high school right up to using the latest digital devices, I’m pretty dialed in. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thanks for looking!
Price: 299.88 USD
Location: Bainbridge Island, Washington
End Time: 2024-12-02T05:30:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Harman Kardon
Model: CD-291
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
