Luxman K-05
Dolby B NR Dolby C logo Wired Remote Control Full Logic Metal Tape Direct Drive 3 Head

This Luxman K-05 is a stereo cassette deck with double Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was first sold by Luxman in 1983 and discontinued 2 years later in 1985.

The main features of the Luxman K-05 are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, digital linear tape counter with 4 digits, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, dual 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 K-05 are analog needle VU reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the K-05 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection. Playback speed may be adjusted with pitch control. Cue and review can be used to easily and quickly locate the beginning of a passage.

To ensure the best response from the wide variety of tapes available adjustment of, bias, equalization and sensitivity, to optimum levels can be performed prior to recording.

Dolby C-type used in the K-05 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. The three-head configuration of the K-05 requires a Double Dolby system, one for recording and one for playback. The 19kHz multiplex pilot slgnal present in FM stereo broadcasts can cause false triggering of the noise reduction system. The switchable MPX filter of the K-05 filters out the pilot signal, and assuring proper Dolby processing of FM stereo programs.

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 wired remote control.

Compact Cassette
  • Silent Head Shifting Motor
  • 3 Heads DD
  • Ultimate Fidelity Stereo Component by LUX Corporation
  • Variable Torque Reel Motor
  • Dual Capstan
  • Direct Drive Capstan Motor
  • Sendust Chipped Erase Head
  • Closed Loop Dual Capstan
  • S/F Combination Head
  • Computer Tuning System

Historic events

1983 Mario Bros. is first released by Nintendo in Japan as an arcade game about an Italian-American plumber
1984 The movie "Terminator" is released, revealing advanced computer generated graphics as a main staple in its special effects.
1985 Philips ends production of Video 2000

Features of Luxman K-05

Calibration
Calibration
Auto Bias Calibration Tape Calibration Memory Store Bias Fine Tune Auto Level Calibration Auto Equalizer Calibration
Connectors
Connectivity
AC Power Cord / Plug Wired Remote Control AC Power Connector (2-Pin) RCA Input/Output Connectors Headphones
Display
Display
Linear Tape Counter Analog Needle Meters Meters Peak / VU Switchable 4-Digıt Digital Counter
Electronics
Electronics
Record Protection
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Orientation Left Champagne Finish Front Loading
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head
Head Configuration
Pressure Pad Lifter 3 Head Desiǥn 4 Track / 2 Channel
Indicators
Indicators
Dolby C Dolby B Source/Tape Play Pause Metal Tape Chrome Tape Normal Tape
HighCom NR
Noise Reduction
Dolby-B Noise Reduction Double Dolby NR Circuits Dolby-C Noise Reduction MPX Filter
Controls
Operation
Full Logic Transport Control Cue / Review Pitch Control Real-Time Tape Monitoring Auto-Play Timer Recording/Playback Record Mute Auto-Space
Power
Power Requirements
Alternating Current
Preamplifier
Preamplifier
Individual Input Level Controls Output-Level Control Master Record Level Control
Limited Finish
Special Finish
Gold Plated Input/Output Jacks
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Manual Tape Type Selection Normal Tape Capabılity Chrome Tape Capabılity Metal Tape Capabılity
Transport
Transport
Mechanical Tape Loading Auto Shutoff Direct Drive (Capsŧan) Dual-Capstan Transport

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