Pioneer CT-M66R Multi-Cassette Changer

The Pioneer CT-M66R is a auto-reverse stereo double cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was introduced by Pioneer in 1991 with a list price of USD $400 and discontinued a year later.

The main features of the Pioneer CT-M66R 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-M66R double cassette deck are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the Pioneer CT-M66R let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

Dolby C-type used in the Pioneer CT-M66R provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. The Dolby HX PRO system provides precise bias control during recording to reduce distortion and improve linearity in the high-frequency range, the result is recorded sound that is highly faithful to the original.

For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.