The Pioneer CT-W606DR dual-well cassette deck is not willing to let the digital revolution pass it by. Just slightly more expensive than a standard analog recorder, it uses Pioneer's unique digital signal processing to greatly enhance the signal to noise ratio for recording as well as playback. By converting the analog signal to digital with a 20-bit converter, no analog noise is introduced from the record or replay circuitry. This results in cleaner analog tape recordings. Both transports have auto-reverse, although only one side is capable of recording, and they both have Dolby B and C noise reduction and Dolby HX Pro. Automatic tape selection enhances sonic performance. The relay feature allows for hours of uninterrupted playback. The music search is available for up to 15 tracks. Included in the long list of convenience features are headphone outputs, CD Syncho start, and full logic controls to protect tapes from transport damage.
I am an unabashed Pioneer Pusher and this unit was as good as I could find in this area. freq. response is about as good as it gets and after all It Is A Pioneer.
Strength
loads of features excellant fit with all the other pioneer components in my system elite [vsx26tx reciever,cld-d504 laserdisc player and pd-f906 cdplayer]with the new at .great dubbing capabilitiesand plenty of noise reduction features.this unit sounds great on playback and has been trouble free for over 2 years.
Weakness
none
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Written By
joe(Unregistered User)
From
N.Y.
Date Created
01/10/2001
Summary
The Pioneer CT-W606 DR is an outstanding dubbing cassette deck at it's price point. It's specs are comparable to decks costing 5 xs as much -literally. It features, digital noise reduction. A digital tape duplication noise system which allows to copy tape by reducing the noise. The result is a copy that is in some respects superior to the original. It has auto reverse(which I never use- the motors will last a lot longer). The signal to noise ratio (when digital NR, Dolby b or c on)90 db is outstsanding. The freq. response on type II tape 20-19000 Hz again outstanding. You have the option of playing back or recording in digital or analog. Overall an outstanding deck. The one drawback is the motor configuration-one per well. Really not ideal .
Strength
Digital NR, Noise Suppresser, Signal to noise ratio 90 db, Freq. Response
Weakness
Only one motor per well
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Fred(Unregistered User)
From
Montreal, Quebec
Date Created
07/24/2000
Summary
A good dubbing and playback unit for the price. For the few cassette lovers, eventhough I use all the latest mediums today, the cassette is still very practical except for the hiss, and lack of random selection ability.
Strength
Great for dubbing and playback, I only used two separate players for dubbing prior to this deck. Even with CDs and digital sound, I find that cassettes sound much more musical than CDs, I burn CDs as well
Weakness
Hiss , but that is the price to pay for this medium. Remote is not standard equipment
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Rob(Unregistered User)
From
Elkton, MD, USA
Date Created
06/11/2000
Summary
I know cassette decks are on the wane with all the digital recorders out there, but having a dubbing deck still provides some conveniences. Never was a big fan of double decks becaause they usually do not have great specs, e.g. frequency response, etc. I usually used two single decks for dubbing. However, I was delighted to learn that the specs for this deck are equal to decks costing 5 times as much. Type 2 cassette freq. response is 30-19K! The digital noise reduction and the tape hiss playback reduction are wonderful. My dubbed cassettes sound like near cd quality!!
Overall, a great deck. I bought mine online at CDeals for $180. Plenty of features and great sound, how can you lose?
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Excellent dubbing capabilities, Frequency response, digital noise reduction.
Weakness
Face plate lettering is very small for certain buttons.
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Mike Walters(Unregistered User)
From
H.H.I., SC
Date Created
10/09/1999
Summary
I'm very pleased with the performance and the recording with this deck the play back of the recordings are excellent and I'm so pleased with it I just ordered another one for my fun room. I just wish that Pioneer would make there receivers as well as they make there tape decks!
Strength
Very easy to use and great recording with good tapes.
Weakness
None as too this date!
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