What are the features of a Nakamichi 680zx cassette deck?

The main features of the Nakamichi 680ZX are: 3 discrete heads and off-tape monitoring, mechanical 3 digit tape counter and memory stop, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven dual-capstan transport.

Which is the best cassette deck in the world?

The Nakamichi 680 and 680ZX are the world’s finest cassette decks to record at both half speed and standard speed. Three hours of music – a full opera, four or more LP’s – on a single C90! Half speed performance that rivals that of many decks at full speed – 15Khz bandwidth sufficient for any FM broadcasts and most records.

What kind of Dolby system does the 680zx use?

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the 680ZX by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies. The three-head configuration of the 680ZX requires a Double Dolby system, one for recording and one for playback.

What are the level meters on the 680zx?

Level meters used on the 680ZX are digital FL peak reading meters with peak hold for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Full-logic transport controls used on the 680ZX let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

The main features of the Nakamichi 680ZX are: 3 discrete heads and off-tape monitoring, mechanical 3 digit tape counter and memory stop, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven dual-capstan transport.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the 680ZX by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies. The three-head configuration of the 680ZX requires a Double Dolby system, one for recording and one for playback.

How does the tape eject on a cassette deck work?

Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well which is opened by a damped mechanism. Additionally the compartement can be accessed easly for head cleaning by removing the well-cover.

Level meters used on the 680ZX are digital FL peak reading meters with peak hold for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Full-logic transport controls used on the 680ZX let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.