Pioneer CT-M55R Multi-Cassette Changer

The Pioneer CT-M55R is a auto-reverse stereo double cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was introduced by Pioneer in 1991 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $380 and discontinued a year later.

The main features of the Pioneer CT-M55R double cassette deck are: 2 heads, electronic tape counter with 4 digits, automatic tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal tapes.

Typical front loading double cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape loading/unloading is operated motorized and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the Pioneer CT-M55R double cassette deck are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the Pioneer CT-M55R let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

Dolby C-type used in the Pioneer CT-M55R provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type.

Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable. All main transport commands can be issued remotely with a wireless remote control.