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  • 680ZX

  • Discrete Head Cassette Deck

  • MSRP $1550
  • 1979-1980
3 HeadDolby B NRMetal Tape
Nakamichi 680ZX
  • Pressure pad lifter
  • Double Capstan
  • Auto Azimuth Alignment
  • Digital Fluorescent Display
  • Asymmetrical Dual Capstans
  • Silent Mechanism
  • Diffused-Resonance Transport
  • Discrete 3-Head Technology
  • RAMM (Random Access Music Memory)
  • Connectivity
    • Headphones
    • RCA Input/Output Connectors
    • Wired Remote Control
    • Din DC Power Output For BlackBox Series
  • Heads
    • 3 Head Design
    • Seperate Record and Playback Heads
  • Noise Reduction
    • Dolby-B Noise Reduction
    • Double Dolby NR Circuits
    • MPX Filter
  • Calibration
    • 400Hz Test Tone
    • Auto Azimuth Calibration
    • Manual Level Calibration
  • Preamplifier
    • Output-Level Control
    • Individual Input Level Controls
    • Master Record Level Control
  • Operation
    • Timer Recording/Playback
    • Memory Stop
    • Pitch Control
    • Real-Time Tape Monitoring
    • Record Mute
    • Full Logic Transport Control
    • Music Scan
  • Speed
    • 15/16 ips - 2.38 cm/s
    • 1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
  • Transport
    • Pressure pad lifter
    • Dual-Capstan Transport
    • Slack-Tape Takeup
    • 2-Speed Cueing
    • Belt Drive
    • Mechanical Tape Loading
    • Auto Shutoff (Full)
  • Display
    • 3-Digit Mechanical Counter
    • Peak Hold
    • Digital Peak-Reading Meters
    • Meters Peak / VU Switchable
    • Track Indicator
  • Exterior
    • 19-Inch EIA Rack Mounting
    • Front Loading
    • Orientation Left
  • Tape
    • 2-Position Equalization Selector
    • Chrome Tape Capability
    • Normal Tape Capability
    • Metal Tape Capability
    • Manual Tape Type Selection
  • Indicators
    • Illuminated Cassette Compartment
  • Electronics
    • Double NF Record And Play Amplifiers
  • General
    • Stereo