The AKAI CS-M01 is basic cassette deck from the early 80ties. It comes with Dolby noise reduction and two large backlit VU meters in the front panel. These are good sounding units, just focused on the main functions, playing and recording, with no special features like title skip or memory.
The unit received the below service:
- Replacement of capstan belt
- Replacement of counter belt
- Reconditioning of pinch roller
- Cleaning of heads and capstan
- Demagnetisation of heads and capstan
- Speed Calibration
- Azimuth Calibration
- Full function test
Below is a test record made with the CD-M01 and played back by it:
Specifications:
Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed: 4.76 cm/s
Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
Motor: electronically speed controlled DC
Tape Type: type I, FeCr, CrO2
Noise Reduction: B
Frequency Response: 30Hz to 17kHz (FeCr tape)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 67dB (dolby B)
Wow and Flutter: 0.05%
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.7%
Input: 70mV (line), 0.25mV (mic)
Output: 0.41V (line)
Dimensions: 440 x 143 x 250mm
Weight: 5kg
Finish: silver
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