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Brand: Nakamichi

The Nakamichi CR-1 is a cassette tape recorder and player that was introduced in the mid-1980s by the Japanese audio equipment manufacturer Nakamichi. It was known for its high-quality sound reproduction, advanced features, and sleek design, which helped cement the brand's reputation as a leader in the consumer audio market during the era of cassette tapes. Some of its standout features included Dolby B and C noise reduction, multi-speed playback, and a patented "quadrasonic" four-head tape transport system that allowed for superior tape tracking, width control, and signal separation. The CR-1 received critical acclaim and awards, including a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for its innovative tape transport technology. It remains a sought-after collector's item among audiophiles and vintage audio enthusiasts today.



  • Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck
  • Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
  • Tape speed: 4.8 cm/s
  • Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
  • Motor:
  • Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal
  • Noise Reduction: B, C
  • Headroom Extension:
  • Wow and Flutter: 0.06%
  • Distortion: 1.0%
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz  (Metal)
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 70dB  (dolby C)
  • Analogue Inputs: 50mV (line)
  • Analogue Outputs: 0.5V (line)
  • Dimensions: 430 x 100 x 265 mm
  • Weight: 5.4 kg
  • Year: 1988
  • Price:

Nakamichi CR-1

Nakamichi CR-1

Nakamichi CR-1

Nakamichi CR-1

Nakamichi CR-1

Nakamichi CR-1

Nakamichi CR-1

Nakamichi CR-1

Nakamichi CR-1

Nakamichi CR-1



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