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About the Dragon
The Nakamichi Dragon is a legendary cassette deck produced from 1982 to 1993, renowned for its advanced technology and superior sound quality. It features a unique NAAC (Nakamichi Auto Azimuth Correction) system that automatically adjusts the playback head azimuth to match the tape, ensuring optimal playback even for tapes recorded on other machines. The deck has discrete heads for recording, playback, and erase, with the playback heads designed to last 10,000 hours and pre-slotted to prevent wear grooves. It supports Type I, CrO2 (Type II), and Metal (Type IV) tapes, and includes Dolby B and C noise reduction. The Dragon's audio path uses discrete JFET front stages and operational amplifiers for precise equalization and low distortion. It has a dual-capstan drive for stable tape transport and a sleek, durable design with a brushed aluminum casing. The deck was highly regarded for its warm, rich analog sound, rivaling open-reel tape performance, and remains a sought-after collectible for audiophiles.
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