Denon DR M11 ()
A stereo cassette tape deck made in Japan, introduced in 1984 with a computer servo mechanism.
Overview
The Denon DR M11 is a stereo cassette tape deck manufactured by Denon and introduced in 1984. It was produced from 1984 to 1987 and made in Japan. The deck features a computer servo mechanism for transport control and includes line inputs, line outputs, and a headphone output. It supports Dolby B and C noise reduction systems and uses a 3-head configuration with a single compact horizontal layout. The unit was originally priced at $320 in the United States and 850 DM in Germany.
Specifications
| Product type | Stereo Cassette Tape Deck |
| Years of manufacture | 1984–1987 |
| First introduced in | 1984 |
| Original price | $320 |
| Made in | Japan |
| Frequency Response CrO2 | 30–19,000 Hz |
| Noise Reduction | Dolby B, C |
| Head configuration | 3-head, single compact, horizontal |
| Record/Playback head | SF x 1 |
| Inputs | line |
| Outputs | line, headphone |
| Power supply | 110, 120, 220, or 240 V AC |
Design
The DR M11 features a computer servo mechanism for precise tape transport control, contributing to its . It uses a 3-head configuration with a combined SF record/playback head and a separate erase head, aligned horizontally in a single compact assembly.
Market
The Denon DR M11 was originally priced at $320 at launch in 1984. It is noted for reliable transport operation and high-quality recording and playback performance, with owners reporting it outperforming other high-end decks of its era.
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