Nakamichi DR-5 Cassette Deck

This Nakamichi DR-5 is a auto-reverse stereo cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was first sold by Nakamichi in 1999 and discontinued 3 years later in 2002.

The main features of the Nakamichi DR-5 are: 2 heads, digital tape counter with 4 digits, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes with automatic equalization selection, belt driven single-capstan transport.

Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape loading/unloading is operated motorized and the cassette needs to be placed horizontally in the drawer.

Level meters used on the DR-5 are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the DR-5 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

Dolby C-type used in the DR-5 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.

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 Reverse Mechanism