Marantz SD 1020II Cassette Deck

This Marantz SD 1020II is a auto-reverse stereo cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was first sold by Marantz in 1994 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $500.

The main features of the Marantz SD 1020II are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome, ferro-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 SD 1020II are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable SD 1020II transport function selection. 9,5 cm/s faster recording/playback speed used in the SD 1020II offers extended frequency response, increased dynamic range and transient response. SD 1020II.

Dolby C-type used in the SD 1020II 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 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. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.