Yamaha K-98
Dolby B NR Dolby C logo Auto Reverse Full Logic Metal Tape

The Yamaha K-98 is a auto-reverse stereo double cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction.

The main features of the Yamaha K-98 double cassette deck are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, automatic tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal tapes.

Typical front loading double cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on both sides of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the Yamaha K-98 double cassette deck are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the Yamaha K-98 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

Dolby C-type used in the Yamaha K-98 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type.

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.

Compact Cassette
  • Natural Sound

Features of Yamaha K-98

Connectors
Connectivity
Headphones RCA Input/Output Connectors
Controls
Controls
3-Position Direction Selector
Display
Display
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter Digital Peak-Reading Meters
Double Deck
Double Deck
Dual Deck Playback / Single Deck Record High Speed Dubbing Relay Playback
Electronics
Electronics
Record Protection
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Black Finish Orientation Left / Right Front Loading
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head Configuration
Head Configuration
4 Track / 2 Channel 2 Head Desiǥn
Noise Resuction
Noise Reduction
Dolby-B Noise Reduction Dolby-C Noise Reduction
Controls
Operation
Full Logic Transport Control Record Mute
Power
Power Requirements
Alternating Current
Preamplifier
Preamplifier
Individual Input Level Controls
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Normal Tape Capabilıty Automatic Tape Type Selection Chrome Tape Capabilıty Metal Tape Capabilıty
Transport
Transport
Auto Shutoff Belt Drive (Capsŧan) Mechanical Tape Loading Auto Reverse

Similar to Yamaha K-98 from the period after 1962(1984)