Analog Audio Design

Audio

Equalization: NAB or IEC, switchable

Reproduce Record Level: 320 nWb/m or 514 nWb/m, switchable

Frequency Response: 15 ips = 30hz to 22kHz (+/-2 dB) at 0 VU, 7.5 ips = 30hz to 20kHz (+/-2 dB) at 0 VU

Signal-To-Noise Ratio: (THD-N, in CAL) / A-Weighting = 15 ips = 71 dB / 78 dB, 7.5 ips = 70 dB / 77 dB

Distortion: 0.8% or less at 1kHz, 15 ips

Channel Crosstalk: 60 dB or more

Electrical

Power Supply: Connector = IEC 3-pole, Voltage Range = 90 to 264 VAC, Frequency Range = 47 to 63 Hz Power Consumption = 40 W maximum

Input 1: Connector = XLR, Level selectable = Balanced = +4dBu (in CAL), Unbalanced = -10dBV (in CAL)

Input 2: Connector = XLR (powered 48V) Level selectable = -60 dBV (in CAL), -40 dBV (in CAL)

Output: Connector = XLR, Level selectable = Balanced = +4dBu (in CAL), Unbalanced = -10dBV (in CAL)

Headphone Ouput : 1.5 W maximum (8-ohm load)

Ethernet: RJ45 10/100Base-T for remote control and firmware update IR Input: Infrared remote control

Mechanical

Tape: 1/4-inch (6.35mm)

Track Format: 2-track. 2 channel (DIN 0.106 inch, 2.7mm)

Max. Reel Size: 11.8-inch (30 cm) Tape Speed: Switchable two speeds: 15 ips (38.1 cm/s) and 7.5 ips (19.05 cm/s)

Tape Speed Accuracy: Within +/-0.05%

Pitch Control Range: +/-100%, resolution of 0.01 ips

Wow and Flutter: 15 ips = <0.045% peak, weighted (DIN 45507), 7.5 ips = <0.09% peak, weighted (DIN 45507)

Wind Speed: Switchable three speeds = 2 m/s, 6 m/s, 10 m/s

Wind Speed Control: 1 m/s to 12 m/s, resolution of 1 m/s

Capstan Motor: DC servo motor, belt drive

Reel Motor: 2x DC motor, direct drive

Dimensions (WxHxD): 466mm x 519mm x 305mm

Weight: 61.73 lbs (28 kg)

Golden Ear 2024

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Best of CAF 2023

Golden Ear 2024 from The Absolute Sound magazine: Jonathan Valin hits the play button on this ingenious, all-new, fairly affordable, French 15 ips reel-to-reel tape player with a sound absolutely gorgeous. You can read the review

Best of CAF 2023

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Best of CAF 2023

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[...] It didn't take long to appreciate the fullness of the sound, the musical fluidity and the disarmingly natural nuanced reproduction. [...]

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