Marantz PMD420 Stereo Cassette Recorder
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This Marantz PMD420 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Marantz in 1985 with a recommended retail price of USD $470 and discontinued 7 years later in 1992.
The main PMD420 features are, tape type selection and capable of handling normal and chrome tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.
Typical of this deck is the 70's top loading layout with the cassette compartiment located on the left 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 PMD420 are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable PMD420 transport function selection.
The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the PMD420 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.
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Features of Marantz PMD420
Analog Needle Meters
Orientation Left
Top Loading
Stereo
Portable
Built-in Monitor Speaker
4 Track / 2 Channel
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Mechanical Transport Control
External DC Power Supply
Battery Powered
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Normal Tape Capabılity
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Auto Shutoff
Sìngle Capsŧan Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
Mechanical Tape Loading
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