Carver TDR-1550 Auto-Reverse Cassette Deck

The Carver TDR-1550 is a auto-reverse stereo cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was introduced by Carver in 1992 with a list price of USD $600.

The main features of the Carver TDR-1550 are:, electronic tape counter with 4 digits, automatic tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal tapes.

Typical front loading cassette deck 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 TDR-1550 are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the TDR-1550 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

Dolby C-type used in the TDR-1550 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. The Dolby HX PRO system provides precise bias control during recording to reduce distortion and improve linearity in the high-frequency range, the result is recorded sound that is highly faithful to the original. To further maintain recording accuracy, the TDR-1550 incorporates a switchable multiplex filter. When you record FM stereo broadcasts, the MPX filter of the TDR-1550 can be swiched on to prevent the standard 19kHz FM pilot signal from interfering with the noise reduction system.

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. All main transport commands can be issued remotely with a wireless remote control.

• Auto Tape Select