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| Model | Year(s) | Frequency Response with Best Tape, Hz to kHz, +3dB | Number of Heads | Wow and Flutter, Wtd. Peak % | S/N with Noise Reduction, dB | Noise Reduction Circuit, Dolby B=B, Dolby C=C, dbx=D | Fine/Continuous Bias Adjustment? | Metal Tape Capable? | Peak Level Indicators? | Net Weight, lbs. | MSRP, US$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS-263AUS | 76-77 | 30-14 | 2 | 0.15 | 62 | B | NO | NO | PEAK CHECK | 10.5 | |
| RS-263US | 74 | 30-14 | 2 | 0.20 | 54 | B | NO | NO | NO | 10 | |
| RS-279US | 74 | 20-15 | 2 | 0.10 | 59 | B | NO | NO | NO | 19.9 | |
| RS-288 | 79 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.056 | 68 | B | NO | NO | YES | 21 | 480.00 |
| RS-610US | 74 | 50-12 | 2 | 0.15 | 57 | B | NO | NO | NO | 13.25 | |
| RS-615US | 77 | 30-15 | 2 | 0.10 | 63 | B | NO | NO | NO | 13.25 | |
| RS-616 | 78-79 | 30-15 | 2 | 0.07 | 66 | B | NO | NO | NO | 10.8 | 210.00 |
| RS-625US | 76 | 30-16 | 2 | 0.08 | 64 | B | NO | NO | PEAK CHECK | 13.25 | |
| RS-630TUS | 77-78 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.09 | 63 | B | NO | NO | YES | 13.25 | 260.00 |
| RS-630US | 76 | 30-16 | 2 | 0.09 | 63 | B | NO | NO | PEAK CHECK | 17.5 | |
| RS-631 | 78 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.06 | 67 | B | NO | NO | YES | 17.25 | 300.00 |
| RS-640US | 76-77 | 30-16 | 2 | 0.08 | 64 | B | NO | NO | PEAK CHECK | 12.75 | |
| RS-646DS | 78 | 50-14 | 2 | 0.10 | 65 | B | NO | NO | NO | 12.25 | 330.00 |
| RS-671AUS | 76-77 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.075 | 65 | B | NO | NO | PEAK CHECK | 22 | |
| RS-671US | 76-77 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.075 | 60 | B | NO | NO | PEAK CHECK | 20.6 | |
| RS-676US | 74 | 40-13 | 2 | 0.08 | 58 | B | NO | NO | PEAK CHECK | 23.25 | |
| RS-677US | 76-77 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.07 | 65 | B | NO | NO | PEAK CHECK | 26.5 | |
| RS-686DS | 78 | 50-16 | 3 | 0.07 | 63 | B | NO | NO | YES | 6.75 | 650.00 |
| RS-9900US | 78-79 | 25-20 | 3 | 0.04 | 67 | B | NO | NO | YES | 51.9 | 2000.00 |
| RS-B100 | 84-86 | 20-21 | 3 | 0.022 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | YES | YES | YES | 12 | 800.00 |
| RS-B105 | 86-87 | 20-15 | 2 | 0.08 | 66 | B | YES | YES | YES | 6.6 | 140.00 |
| RS-B107 | 86-87 | 20-15 | 2 | 0.08 | 74 | B, C | YES | YES | YES | 7.5 | 175.00 |
| RS-B11W | 84-85 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.07 | 67 | B | NO | YES | YES | 9 | 220.00 |
| RS-B12 | 84-85 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.07 | 66 | B | NO | YES | YES | 7 | 130.00 |
| RS-B14 | 84-85 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.07 | 75 | B, C | NO | YES | YES | 7 | 160.00 |
| RS-B18 | 84-85 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.07 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | NO | YES | YES | 7 | 180.00 |
| RS-B207 | 86-87 | 20-15 | 2 | 0.08 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | YES | YES | YES | 7.5 | 200.00 |
| RS-B24W | 85 | 40-14 | 2 | 0.08 | 56 | B | NO | YES | YES | 7.7 | 180.00 |
| RS-B28R | 85 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.08 | 92 | B, C | NO | YES | YES | 7.9 | 220.00 |
| RS-B29R | 86-87 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.08 | 75 | B, C | YES | YES | YES | 7.9 | 260.00 |
| RS-B33W | 85 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.07 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | NO | YES | YES | 9.5 | 280.00 |
| RS-B48R | 84 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.05 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | NO | YES | YES | 11 | 260.00 |
| RS-B49R | 85 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.08 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | NO | YES | YES | 7.9 | 290.00 |
| RS-B50 | 84 | 20-20 | 2 | 0.045 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 10 | 230.00 |
| RS-B555 | 89-90 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.06 | 91 | B, C | YES | YES | 10 | 299.00 | |
| RS-B605 | 89 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.06 | 91 | B, C, D | YES | YES | 11 | 359.00 | |
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| RS-B68R | 84 | 20-19 | 2 | 0.05 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 11 | 330.00 |
| RS-B755 | 89-90 | 30-20 | 3 | 0.04 | 94 (dbx) | B, C, D | YES | YES | YES | 12 | 439.00 |
| RS-B78R | 84-86 | 20-19 | 2 | 0.045 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 11 | 400.00 |
| RS-B85 | 85-86 | 30-19 | 3 | 0.05 | 95 (dbx) | B, C, D | YES | YES | YES | 11.5 | 480.00 |
| RS-B905 | 87-89 | 30-19 | 3 | 0.04 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 11 | 790.00 |
| RS-B965 | 90-92 | 20-21 | 3 | 0.03 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | YES | YES | YES | 14.1 | 680.00 |
| RS-BR465 | 90-93 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.07 | 74 | B, C | YES | YES | 9.5 | 230.00 | |
| RS-BX501 | 94-02 | 20-18 | 3 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 8 | 240.00 |
| RS-BX606 | 91-93 | 30-19 | 3 | 0.05 | 74 | B, C | YES | YES | YES | 300.00 | |
| RS-BX646 | 94 | ||||||||||
| RS-BX747 | 94 | ||||||||||
| RS-M02 | 80-82 | 20-20 | 2 | 0.035 | 68 | B | NO | YES | YES | 12.25 | 520.00 |
| RS-M03 | 79 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.05 | 67 | B | NO | NO | PEAK | 12.5 | |
| RS-M04 | 80-82 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.05 | 67 | B | NO | YES | YES | 9.25 | 320.00 |
| RS-M07 | 81-82 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.048 | 67 | B | NO | YES | YES | 7.75 | 250.00 |
| RS-M11 | 79 | 30-15 | 2 | 0.07 | 66 | B | NO | NO | YES | 11.5 | 200.00 |
| RS-M14 | 80 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.05 | 67 | B | NO | YES | YES | 9.5 | 200.00 |
| RS-M18 | 79 | 30-16 | 2 | 0.06 | 66 | B | NO | NO | YES | 10.5 | 250.00 |
| RS-M202 | |||||||||||
| RS-M205 | 81-83 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.05 | 66 | B | NO | YES | NO | 8.5 | 165.00 |
| RS-M206 | |||||||||||
| RS-M212 | |||||||||||
| RS-M216 | |||||||||||
| RS-M218 | 81-82 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.05 | 66 | B | NO | YES | YES | 8.9 | 200.00 |
| RS-M22 | 79 | 30-16 | 2 | 0.05 | 67 | B | NO | NO | YES | 14.8 | 300.00 |
| RS-M222 | 82-84 | 20-19 | 3 | 0.048 | 67 | B | NO | YES | YES | 12.5 | 300.00 |
| RS-M224 | 82-83 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.048 | 75 | B, C | NO | YES | NO | 8.75 | 180.00 |
| RS-M225 | 81 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.048 | 67 | B | NO | YES | YES | 9.5 | 260.00 |
| RS-M226 | 82 | 29-18 | 2 | 0.048 | 75 | B, C | NO | YES | YES | 8.75 | 200.00 |
| RS-M227X | 83 | 30-14 | 2 | 0.05 | 92 | B, D | NO | YES | NO | 8.75 | 180.00 |
| RS-M228X | 82 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.048 | 92 (dbx) | B, D | NO | YES | YES | 11 | 250.00 |
| RS-M234X | 83 | 40-16 | 2 | 0.045 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | NO | YES | YES | 9.75 | 220.00 |
| RS-M235X | 83 | 40-17 | 2 | 0.045 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | NO | YES | YES | 11.25 | 270.00 |
| RS-M24 | 80 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.05 | 67 | B | NO | YES | YES | 11 | 260.00 |
| RS-M240X | 81 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.048 | 67/91 (dbx) | B, D | NO | YES | YES | 10.25 | 350.00 |
| RS-M245X | 83-84 | 40-17 | 2 | 0.045 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 11.25 | 330.00 |
| RS-M250 | 81-82 | 20-20 | 2 | 0.04 | 67 | B | NO | YES | YES | 10.25 | 350.00 |
| RS-M253X | 83-84 | 20-22 | 3 | 0.04 | 70/92 (dbx) | B, C, D | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | ||
| RS-M255X | 82 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.038 | 92 (dbx) | B, D | NO | YES | YES | 13 | 380.00 |
| RS-M258R | 82-83 | 30-16 | 4 | 0.07 | 67 | B | NO | YES | YES | 12.75 | 400.00 |
| RS-M260 | 81 | 20-20 | 3 | 0.05 | 67 | B | NO | YES | YES | 11.25 | 380.00 |
| RS-M263 | 82 | 30-18 | 3 | 0.048 | 68 | B | YES | YES | YS | 10.75 | 350.00 |
| RS-M265X | 82 | ||||||||||
| RS-M270X | 81 | 20-20 | 2 | 0.035 | 68/92 (dbx) | B, D | NO | YES | YES | 15.5 | 500.00 |
| RS-M273 | |||||||||||
| RS-M275X | 82-83 | 30-19 | 3 | 0.037 | 69 | B | YES | YES | YES | 14.25 | 550.00 |
| RS-M280 | 81-82 | 25-19 | 3 | 0.024 | 70 | B | YES | YES | YES | 14 | 800.00 |
| RS-M33 | 79 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.05 | 67 | B | NO | NO | YES | 14.8 | 350.00 |
| RS-M44 | 79 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.05 | 67 | B | NO | NO | YES | 14.8 | 400.00 |
| RS-M45 | 80-81 | 20-20 | 2 | 0.035 | 68 | B | NO | YES | YES | 13.5 | 330.00 |
| RS-M51 | 80-81 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.045 | 67 | B | NO | YES | YES | 13.25 | 420.00 |
| RS-M56 | 79-80 | 30-17 | 2 | 0.045 | 67 | B | YES | NO | YES | 17 | 500.00 |
| RS-M6 | 80 | 30-15 | 2 | 0.08 | 66 | B | NO | NO | NO | 8.5 | 145.00 |
| RS-M63 | 79-80 | 20-20 | 3 | 0.05 | 67 | B | YES | YES | YES | 14 | 380.00 |
| RS-M65 | 79 | 30-20 | 2 | 0.035 | 69 | B | YES | NO | YES | 16.5 | 550.00 |
| RS-M68 | 79-80 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.06 | 67 | B | NO | NO | YES | 24 | 500.00 |
| RS-M7 | 79 | 30-15 | 2 | 0.08 | 66 | B | NO | NO | NO | 10 | 175.00 |
| RS-M8 | 80 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.07 | 66 | B | NO | YES | YES | 8.8 | 175.00 |
| RS-M85 | 78 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.035 | 69 | B | YES | NO | YES | 23 | 650.00 |
| RS-M85MK2 | 79-83 | 20-20 | 2 | 0.035 | 69 | B | YES | YES | YES | 23.25 | 700.00 |
| RS-M95 | 79-82 | 20-20 | 3 | 0.03 | 70 | B | YES | YES | YES | 26.5 | 1400.00 |
| RS-T10 | 86 | 20-15 | 3 | 0.08 | 66 | B | NO | YES | YES | 8.4 | 180.00 |
| RS-T11 | 87 | 20-15 | 2 | 0.08 | 66 | B | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 8.4 | 145.00 |
| RS-T130 | 88 | 20-15 | 2 | 0.1 | 66 | B | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 8.4 | 230.00 |
| RS-T20 | 86 | 20-15 | 3 | 0.08 | 74 | B, C | NO | YES | YES | 8.4 | 220.00 |
| RS-T22 | 87 | 20-15 | 2 | 0.08 | 74 | B, C | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 8.4 | 225.00 |
| RS-T230 | 88 | 20-15 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 9.9 | 280.00 |
| RS-T330 | 88 | 20-16 | 2 | 0.1 | 75 | B, C | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 9.9 | 400.0 |
| RS-T33R | 87 | 20-16 | 2 | 0.07 | 74 | B, C | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 11.5 | 350.00 |
| RS-T55R | 87-88 | 20-16 | 2 | 0.07 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 11.5 | 420.00 |
| RS-T60R | 86 | 30-17 | 3 | 0.08 | 75 | B, C | NO | YES | YES | 10.4 | 395.00 |
| RS-T80R | 86-88 | 30-17 | 4 | 0.08 | 92 (dbx) | B, C,D | NO | YES | YES | 11.7 | 600.00 |
| RS-TR155 | 89-90 | 20-19 | 2 | 0.1 | 66 | B | YES | YES | 12 | 209.00 | |
| RS-TR165 | 90 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 10.6 | 230.00 |
| RS-TR170 | unknown | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| RS-TR212 | 91 | 40-16 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | YES | YES | YES | 10.4 | 200.00 |
| RS-TR232 | 92-95 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | YES | YES | 10.6 | 200.00 | |
| RS-TR255 | 89 | 20-19 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | YES | YES | 12 | 229.00 | |
| RS-TR262 | 95 | 20-18 | 3 | 0.14 | 74 | B, C | YES | YES | YES | 10 | 210.00 |
| RS-TR265 | 90 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 10.6 | 250.00 |
| RS-TR272 | 98-02 | 40-15 | 2 | 0.18 | 64 | B, C | YES | YES | 11 | 170.00 | |
| RS-TR313 | 91 | 40-16 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | YES | YES | YES | 10.4 | 230.00 |
| RS-TR333 | 92-93 | 20-17 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | YES | YES | 10.6 | 220.00 | |
| RS-TR355 | 89-90 | 20-19 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | YES | YES | 12 | 329.00 | |
| RS-TR373 | 94-02 | 20-18 | 3 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 10 | 200.00 |
| RS-TR474 | 94-95 | 20-18 | 3 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 10 | 230.00 |
| RS-TR515 | 91-92 | 40-16 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | YES | YES | YES | 10.6 | 300.00 |
| RS-TR555 | 89-91 | 20-19 | 2 | 0.07 | 92 (dbx) | B, C, D | YES | YES | 12 | 439.00 | |
| RS-TR575 | 94-02 | 20-18 | 3 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 10 | 250.00 |
| RS-TR777 | 93 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 10.8 | 320.00 |
| RS-TR979 | 93-94 | 20-18 | 2 | 0.1 | 74 | B, C | YES, AUTO | YES | YES | 11.75 | 420.00 |
Home / Reel To Reel
| Model | Year(s) | Speeds | Maximum Reel Size | Number of heads | Number of tracks / channels | Number of Motors / Motor type | Frequency Response, Hz-kHz, +3dB with best tape at highest speed | Wow & Flutter, % | S/N, dB | Net Weight, lbs. | MSRP, US$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS-1030US | 74 | 15, 7.5 | 10.5 | 4 | 2/4 (Trk) / 2/2 (Chan) | 4 / unknown | 25-26 | 0.08 | 58 | 70.4 | 1000.00 |
| RS-1500US | 78-86 | 15, 7.5, 3.75 | 10.5 | 4 | 2 (Trk) / 2 (Chan) | 3 / d.c. direct | 30-30 | 0.018 | 60 | 55 | 1600.00 |
| RS-1506 | 78-86 | 15, 7.5, 3.75 | 10.5 | 4 | 4 (Trk) / 2 (Chan) | 3 / d.c. direct | 30-30 | 0.018 | 56 | 55 | 2000.00 |
| RS-1520 | 78-86 | 15, 7.5, 3.75 | 10.5 | 4 | 2 (Trk) / 2 (Chan) | 3 / d.c. direct | 30-30 | 0.018 | 58 | 55 | 2000.00 |
| RS-1700 | 78-86 | 15, 7.5, 3.75 | 10.5 | 6 | 4 (Trk) / 2 (Chan) | 3 / d.c. direct | 30-30 | 0.018 | 56 | 56.6 | 2000.00 |
| RS-1800 | 78-86 | 15, 7.5, 3.75 | 10.5 | 6 | 4 (Trk) / 2 (Chan) | 3 / d.c. direct | 30-35 | 0.018 | 56 | 114 | |
| RS-714US | 73 | 7.5, 3.75 | 7 | 3 | 2 (Trk) / 2(Chan) | 3 / unknown | 40-22 | 0.10 | 50 | 52.9 | |
| RS-715US | 73 | 7.5, 3.75 | 7 | 3 | 2 (Trk) / 2(Chan) | 3 / unknown | 40-22 | 0.10 | 50 | 52.9 | |
| RS-740US | 73 | 7.5, 3.75 | 7 | 3 | 2/4 (Trk) / 2/4 (Chan) | unknown / unknown | 30-20 | 0.10 | 55 | 28.6 |
Home / 8 Track
| Model | Year(s) | Frequency Response with Best Tape, Hz to kHz, +3dB | Number of Heads | Wow and Flutter, Wtd. Peak % | S/N with Noise Reduction, dB | Noise Reduction Circuit, Dolby B=B, Dolby C=C, dbx=D | Fine/Continuous Bias Adjustment? | Metal Tape Capable? | Peak Level Indicators? | Net Weight, lbs. | MSRP, US$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS-858US | 74-76 | 30-12 | 0.15 | 45 | n/a | NO | NO | NO | 20.75 |
Home / Elcaset
| Model | Year(s) | Frequency Response with Best Tape, Hz to kHz, +3dB | Number of Heads | Wow and Flutter, Wtd. Peak % | S/N with Noise Reduction, dB | Noise Reduction Circuit, Dolby B=B, Dolby C=C, dbx=D | Fine/Continuous Bias Adjustment? | Metal Tape Capable? | Peak Level Indicators? | Net Weight, lbs. | MSRP, US$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS-7500 | 78 | 25-22 | 3 | 0.06 | 60 | n/a | NO | NO | NO | 30.8 | 680.00 |
Home / DAT
| Model | Year(s) | Frequency Response , Hz to kHz, +2dB | Recording Sampling Rates | Dynamic Range, dB | THD, 1kHz at Maximum Record Level | Decoding System | IDs | Repeat Functions | Audible Fast Search | Net Weight, lbs. | MSRP, US$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV-DA10 | 90-94 | 20-20 | 48kHz, 44.1kHz, 32kHz | 90 | 0.008 | MASH | Auto Encode, Manual Encode, Skip ID, End ID, ID Erase | Entire Tape, Track | YES | 900.00 |
Home / DCC
| Model | Year(s) | Frequency Response , Hz to kHz, +2dB | Recording Sampling Rates | Dynamic Range, dB | THD, 1kHz at Maximum Record Level | Decoding System | IDs | Repeat Functions | Audible Fast Search | Net Weight, lbs. | MSRP, US$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS-DC10 | 92-93 | 20-20 | 48kHz, 44.1kHz, 32kHz | 92 | 0.003 | 1 | Auto Encode, Manual Encode, Skip ID, End ID, ID Erase | Entire Tape, Track | YES | 1000.00 | |
| RS-DC8 | 94 | 10-22 +0.2 | 95 | 0.007 | MASH | Disk, Track, Program | YES | 600.00 |
Home / Casseiver
| Model | Year(s) | Frequency Response with Best Tape, Hz to kHz, +3dB | Number of Heads | Wow and Flutter, Wtd. Peak % | S/N with Noise Reduction, dB | Noise Reduction Circuit, Dolby B=B, Dolby C=C, dbx=D | Fine/Continuous Bias Adjustment? | Metal Tape Capable? | Peak Level Indicators? | Net Weight, lbs. | MSRP, US$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA-C07 | 82 | 20-17 | 0.05 | B | YES | YES | |||||
| SA-R100 | 84 | ||||||||||
| SA-R40 | 82 | 20-20 | 0.05 | B | YES | YES | 1400.00 |
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