Pioneer CT-S250 Stereo Cassette Deck

The Pioneer CT-S250 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was introduced by Pioneer in 1996.

The main features of the Pioneer CT-S250 are: 2 heads, electronic linear tape counter with 4 digits, automatic tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.

Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the center 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 CT-S250 are generic digital peak reading meters with peak hold for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Full-logic transport controls used on the CT-S250 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

Dolby C-type used in the CT-S250 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type.

Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.

• FLEX (Frequency Level Expander)
• Full Logic Control