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About the RX-505
The Nakamichi RX-505 is a high-end cassette deck known for its three discrete heads, which include a record head, a playback head, and an erase head. These heads are optimized for flat frequency response beyond 20 kHz, ensuring excellent sound quality. It supports auto-reverse functionality, allowing for seamless playback of both sides of a cassette tape. The deck is compatible with Type I, CrO2, and Metal tapes, offering manual tape type selection and equalization options. It features a digital tape counter with memory stop and off-tape monitoring capabilities. The RX-505 also supports Dolby B and C noise reduction systems. It operates at a tape speed of 4.8 cm/s and has a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz when using Metal tape. The signal-to-noise ratio is 70 dB with Dolby C, and the total harmonic distortion is 0.9%. The deck is powered by a belt-driven dual-capstan transport system and includes a 4-track, 2-channel stereo configuration.
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