Hitachi D-E1 Stereo Cassette Tape Deck

This Hitachi D-E1 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Hitachi in 1982 and discontinued 2 years later in 1984.

The main features of the Hitachi D-E1 are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.

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 D-E1 are analog needle VU reading meters. Soft-touch controls for fast and easy transport function selection of the D-E1.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the D-E1 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.

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.

• Soft Touch Control