Marantz SD440 Cassette Deck
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This Marantz SD440 is a auto-reverse stereo cassette deck with Dolby B and C and DBX noise reduction, it was first sold by Marantz in 1984 with a recommended retail price of USD $330.
The main features of the Marantz SD440 cassette deck are: 2 heads, tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes.
Dolby C-type used in the Marantz SD440 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. Dbx Type II found in the SD440 is a simplified version of the Type I noise reduction system. The dbx Type II system was designed to be used with systems with limited bandwidth such as cassette based recorders and also uses a simple 2:1:2 compander to reduce noise.
Historic events
Features of Marantz SD440
Record Protection
Stereo
2 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Dolby-C Noise Reduction
DBX Type II Noise Reduction
Alternating Current
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Normal Tape Capabilıty
Chrome Tape Capabilıty
Metal Tape Capabilıty
Auto Reverse
Auto Shutoff
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