Pioneer CT-F950 DOLBY CASSETTE DECK - ONE OWNER -SERVICED/RESTORED VERY NICE

PIONEER CT-F950 DOLBY CASSETTE DECK - ONE OWNER - SERVICED/RESTORED VERY NICE

By the late 70's, reel-to-reel tape decks were not yet a distant memory and many enthusiasts were still reluctant to transition to cassette. The cassette sound among the finest decks, with properly calibrated Dolby noise reduction could give the reels a real run in frequency response, and signal to noise ratio was better than many reel decks that did not have Dolby. But typically the best reel decks looked more Pro, felt more solid, provided a confidence level missing in most cassettes. Pioneer set out to change those perceptions and the Pioneer CT-F950 was in the vanguard to make that happen.

This two motor three head cassette deck has been checked top to bottom. Transport has been adjusted, record and playback bias has been calibrated, and the switches and controls have been cleaned. It has been well-kept and not only does it look nice and feel professional, it is working just the way it should.

HEAVY, solidly built, about 23 lbs - as much as many receivers and amps. About 30 lbs for safe shipping.

From Hi Fi Engine: https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/pioneer/ct-f950.shtml
Pioneer CT-F950

Stereo Cassette Deck (1979-81)
Pioneer CT-F950

Description

The Pioneer CT-F950 is a 2-channel, stereo compact cassette recorder featuring a 3-head system with combination record/playback head, bias control mechanism, microprocessor control and Dolby noise reduction.

Sub-functions of the deck include a fluorescent tube level meter, fluorescent tape counter, bias fine adjust, memory stop/play, counter repeat and input selector.
Specifications

Type: 3-head, single compact cassette deck

Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo

Tape Speed: 4.75 cm/s

Heads: 1 x combination record/playback, 1 x erase

Motor: 1 x reel, 1 x capstan

Tape Type: type I, FeCr, CrO2, Metal

Noise Reduction: B

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 19kHz (Metal tape)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 69dB (dolby B)

Wow and Flutter: 0.04%

Total Harmonic Distortion: 1.2%

Input: 60mV (line), 0.3mV (mic)

Output: 0.45V (line)

Semiconductors: 76 x transistors, 84 x diodes, 13 x IC

Dimensions: 420 x 187 x 368.5mm

Weight: 10.1kg

Year: 1980

Shipping to the 48 contiguous states only