JVC CD-1655 Stereo Cassette Deck

The JVC CD-1655 is a stereo cassette deck, it was introduced by JVC in 1973 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $150 and discontinued 7 years later in 1980.

The main features of the JVC CD-1655 are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection with support for normal tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.

Typical of this deck is the 70's top loading layout with the cassette compartiment located on the right side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the CD-1655 are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable CD-1655 transport function selection.

To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect microphones with a jack connector. For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.

Historic events

1973 Computer graphics are used for the first time in the Motion Picture Industry when the movie "Westworld" is produced.

1974 The Waffle Trainer is introduced, quickly becoming the best-selling training shoe in the U.S.

1975 Sony launched the Betamax videocassette recording format.

1976 Invention of the inkjet printer

1977 AT&T completes it prototype of cell phone technology.

1978 Nintendo releases its first video game, Computer Othello.

1979 Demonstration of the first CD prototype codenamed “Pinkeltje” by Philips to the worldpress in Eindhoven

1980 Worldwide sale of Rubik's Cube starts.

Features of JVC CD-1655

Connectivity

2 Mono Microphone Inputs

RCA Input/Output Connectors

Headphones

Display

3-Digıt Mechanical Counter

Analog Needle Meters

Exterior

Orientation Right

Top Loading

Wood Case

Black Finish

General

Stereo

Head Configuration

2 Head Desiǥn

4 Track / 2 Channel

Operation

Mechanical Transport Control

Preamplifier

Individual Input Level Controls

Speed

1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s

Tape

Normal Tape Capabılity

Transport

Sìngle Capsŧan Transport

Belt Drive (Capsŧan)

Mechanical Tape Loading

Auto Stop

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