AKAI CS-M3 Cassete Deck

The AKAI CS-M3 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

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