Nakamichi 550 Dual Tracer Veratile Stereo Cassette System (FOR PARTS)

Description

The main features of the Nakamichi 550 are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal and chrome tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport. Typical of this deck is the 70’s top loading layout with the cassette compartment located on the left side 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 550 are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable 550 transport function selection. To ensure the best response from the wide variety of tapes available adjustment of, sensitivity, to optimum levels can be performed prior to recording. The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the 550 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies. The 19kHz multiplex pilot signal present in FM stereo broadcasts can cause false triggering of the noise reduction system. The switchable MPX filter of the 550 filters out the pilot signal, and assuring proper Dolby processing of FM stereo programs. To make live recordings this deck has 3 microphone inputs (for left, right and center channels) to connect microphones with a jack connector.  Connection to other audio components for playback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.