682 ZX

About the 682 ZX

The Nakamichi 682 ZX is a premium cassette tape deck manufactured in Japan between 1980 and 1981. It features a 3-head design (1 record, 1 playback, 1 erase) with a 4-track, 2-channel stereo system and tape speed of 4.75 cm/s. It supports tape types I, II, and IV (Metal) and includes Dolby B and C noise reduction circuits, enabling up to 20 dB improvement in high-frequency signal-to-noise ratio. The deck offers automatic level calibration, automatic azimuth alignment, and a diffused resonance double capstan transport for superior tape handling. It has a frequency response of 20 Hz to 22 kHz (±3 dB on Metal tape), a signal-to-noise ratio of 72 dB with Dolby C, total harmonic distortion under 0.8%, and wow and flutter less than 0.04%. Additional features include a fluorescent level meter with 2 x 24 segments, adjustable output level, pitch control, MPX filter, and programmable title search for up to 9 titles. The unit measures 482 x 143 x 340 mm, weighs approximately 9 kg, and originally An optional RM-200 remote control was available. It is regarded as one of the finest cassette decks of its era, combining precise mechanical engineering with advanced electronic controls for exceptional audio fidelity.