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== Daten ==
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== Data ==
'''''Sony Stereo Kassetten-Deck TC-KA 6 ES'''''
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'''General:'''
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* Manufacturer: [[Sony]]
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* Model: TC-KA 6 ES
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* Type: Cassette Tape Deck
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* Years of manufacture: 1995 - 2000
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* Made in: Japan
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* Color: Black, Champagne
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* Remote control: yes
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* Power consumption: 220 V, 50 Hz, 30 W
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* Dimensions: 430 x 135 x 360 mm (WxHxD)
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* Weight: 7,6 kg
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* Original price: 1'400 DM (black) / 1'500 DM (champagne)
  
  
'''Allgemein:'''
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'''Connections:'''
* Hersteller: [[Sony]]
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* Number of inputs:
* Modell: TC-KA 6 ES
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** Line Cinch: 0.16 V/ 47 kOhm
* Typ: Einzeldeck
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* Number of outputs:
* Baujahre: 1994-1996
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** Line Cinch: 0.5 V/ 47 kOhm
* Hergestellt in: Japan
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Load impedance 10 kOhm
* Farbe: schwarz, champagner
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** Headphones: 0-3 mW at 32 Ohm (6.3 mm jack)
* Fernbedienung: Ja
 
* Leistungsaufnahme: 220 V, 50 hz, 30 Watt
 
* Abmessungen: 43,0 x 13,5 x 36,0 cm (BxHxT)
 
* Gewicht: 7,6 kg
 
* Neupreis: 1.400,- DM (schwarz) / 1.500,- DM (champagner)
 
  
  
'''Anschlüsse:'''
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'''Technical data:'''
* Anzahl der Eingänge:
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* Audio heads: 3
** Line Cinch: 0,16 V/ 47 KOhm
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* motors: 3
* Anzahl der Ausgänge:
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* Variation of synchronism: 0.025 % (WRMS), ± 0.07 % (DIN), ± 0.05 % (IEC)
** Line Cinch: 0,5 V/ 47 KOhm
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* Band types: Type I / II / IV
** Lastimpedanz 10 kohm
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* Frequency response:
** Kopfhörer: 0- 3 mW an 32 ohm (6,3 mm Klinke)
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** 20-21,000 Hz (Pure IV, ±3 dB).
 
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** 20-19,000 Hz (Type II CrO2)
 
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** 20-17,000 Hz (Type I Ferro)
'''Technische Daten:'''
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* Distortion factor:
* Tonköpfe: 3, 1x Rec, 1x Play, 1x Löschkopf
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** Type I: 0.4 %
* Motoren: 3
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Type IV: 1.5
* Gleichlaufschwankungen: 0,025 % (WRMS), ± 0,07 % (DIN), ± 0,05 % (IEC)
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* Signal-to-noise ratio:
* Bandarten: Typ I / II / IV
 
* Frequenzgang:  
 
** 20- 21.000 Hz (Reineisen IV, ± 3 dB)
 
** 20- 19.000 Hz ( Typ II CrO2)
 
** 20- 17.000 Hz ( Typ I Ferro )
 
* Klirrfaktor:
 
** Typ I: 0,4 %
 
** Typ IV: 1,5 %
 
* Signalrauschabstand:
 
 
** I: 57 dB
 
** I: 57 dB
** II: 59 dB
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II: 59 dB
** IV: 61 dB  
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** IV: 61 dB
* Auto-Reverse: nein
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* Auto Reverse: no
* Titelsuchlauf: ja (AMS)
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* Title search: yes (AMS)
 
* Dolby: B / C / S / HX-Pro
 
* Dolby: B / C / S / HX-Pro
* MPX-Filter: ja, schaltbar
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* MPX filter: yes, switchable
* Umspulzeit: 90 s (C-60)
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* Rewind time: 90 s (C-60)
* Fader: nein
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* Fader: no
* Pitch-Kontrolle: nein
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* Pitch control: no
* CD-Synchro-Aufnahme: ja
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* CD synchro recording: yes
  
  
'''Besondere Ausstattungen:'''
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'''Special features:'''
* Dolby HX-pro ist ständig eingeschaltet (nur bei KA 3 ES schaltbar)
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* Dolby HX-pro is always on (switchable on KA 3/5/7 ES).
* Hinterbandkontrolle
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* 3-head deck with rear tape control
* Automatische Bandsorten-Erkennung
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* Automatic tape type detection
* Doppel- Capstan mit Direktantrieb, Saphirlager
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* Double-capstan tape drive with direct drive and sapphire bearings of the sound waves
* Bias/ Level/ EQ- Kalibrierung mit Testtongenerator
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* Fluorescent level meter with 2 × 24 segments
** Testtöne: 15 khz, 3 khz, 400 Hz
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* Gold-plated inputs and outputs
* Fluoreszenz- Pegelanzeige mit 2 x 24 Segmenten
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* Cassette compartment motor-controlled and with fixed locking mechanism for the inserted cassette for maximum precision
* Vergoldete Ein- und Ausgänge
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* Timer pre-installation for recording / playback
* Kassettenfach motorgesteuert
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* CD synchro playback with Sony CD players possible
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* Built-in sensor for remote control (RM-J701)
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* Aluminium front panel
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* SD sound heads (Super Density = Permalloy)
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* Tape calibration on 3 levels with test tone generator: Bias, Level and Equalizer
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* Test tones: 15 kHz, 3 kHz, 400 Hz
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* Headphone output, adjustable (6.3 mm jack, gold-plated)
  
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== Comments ==
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* Previous model:
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** [[Sony TC-K 909 ES]]
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* Successor model: none. The TC-KA 6 ES marks the end of the high-quality ES series of cassette decks.
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* Only cassette deck from Sony over 1000 DM in Germany, in the late 90s.
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* The Sony TC-KA 6 led the test best lists of the Hifi magazine Stereoplay for a long time (1995-2000, see below).
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* The [[Sony TC-KA 1 ES|TC-KA1ESA]] and [[Sony TC-KA 2 ES|TC-KA2ES]], released a year later, are rebadged mid-range decks.
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* The unit shares a user manual with the [[Sony TC-KA 3 ES]]. The KA3 was intended for USA, Canada and other non-European market countries (see Bda, pg.2), the differences of both decks, e.g. sound heads, are listed in the BDA, pg.2
  
== Bemerkungen ==
 
Vorgängermodell:
 
* [[Sony TC-K 909 ES]]
 
  
Nachfolgemodell:
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* Other models of the same series:
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** [[Sony TC-KA 1 ES]]
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** [[Sony TC-KA 2 ES]]
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** [[Sony TC-KA 3 ES]]
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** [[Sony TC-KA 5 ES]]
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** [[Sony TC-KA 6 ES]]
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** [[Sony TC-KA 7 ES]]
  
Weitere Modelle der gleichen Serie:
 
  
[[Sony TC-KA 7 ES]]
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== Pictures ==
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* [[Picture: Sony TC-KA 6 ES
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[[File:Tcka6es.jpg]]
  
Sony TC-KA 6 ES
 
  
[[Sony TC-KA 5 ES]]
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* Picture: Sony TC-KA 6 ES
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[[File:Sony TC-KA 6 ES.jpg]]
  
[[Sony TC-KA 3 ES]]
 
  
[[Sony TC-KA 2 ES]]
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* Excerpt from brochure: Sony TC-KA 6 ES
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[[File:Sony TC-KA 6 ES-Prospekt-1998.jpg]]
  
== Bilder ==
 
  
[[Datei:Tcka6es.jpg]]
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== Reports ==
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* Stereoplay 9/1995: Absolute top class IV (Only device of this class). Then 1997- July 1998: 20 points, top class, very good (Only device in this class). From 8/1998-2000 : 41 points, top class, very good, only unit in this class. (Stereoplay had refined the rating system from 8/98 = doubled).
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Stereo 8/1995: 2 stars, very good. 2nd place in the best list (until 1997). "Smooth sound for the life of the recorder. The cast drive is now back in top form."
  
[[Datei:Sony TC-KA 6 ES.jpg]]
 
  
== Berichte ==
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== Links ==
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* https://www.sony.de/electronics/support/audio-components-cassette-decks/tc-ka6es#manuals , January 20, 2018 accessed.
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* [[Dolby S cassette decks compared]]
  
== Links ==
 
  
[[Kategorie:Kassettendecks]]
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[[Category:Cassette decks]]
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[[Category:Dolby S]]

Latest revision as of 16:54, 9 March 2020

Data[edit]

General:

  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Model: TC-KA 6 ES
  • Type: Cassette Tape Deck
  • Years of manufacture: 1995 - 2000
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Black, Champagne
  • Remote control: yes
  • Power consumption: 220 V, 50 Hz, 30 W
  • Dimensions: 430 x 135 x 360 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 7,6 kg
  • Original price: 1'400 DM (black) / 1'500 DM (champagne)


Connections:

  • Number of inputs:
    • Line Cinch: 0.16 V/ 47 kOhm
  • Number of outputs:
    • Line Cinch: 0.5 V/ 47 kOhm

Load impedance 10 kOhm

    • Headphones: 0-3 mW at 32 Ohm (6.3 mm jack)


Technical data:

  • Audio heads: 3
  • motors: 3
  • Variation of synchronism: 0.025 % (WRMS), ± 0.07 % (DIN), ± 0.05 % (IEC)
  • Band types: Type I / II / IV
  • Frequency response:
    • 20-21,000 Hz (Pure IV, ±3 dB).
    • 20-19,000 Hz (Type II CrO2)
    • 20-17,000 Hz (Type I Ferro)
  • Distortion factor:
    • Type I: 0.4 %

Type IV: 1.5

  • Signal-to-noise ratio:
    • I: 57 dB

II: 59 dB

    • IV: 61 dB
  • Auto Reverse: no
  • Title search: yes (AMS)
  • Dolby: B / C / S / HX-Pro
  • MPX filter: yes, switchable
  • Rewind time: 90 s (C-60)
  • Fader: no
  • Pitch control: no
  • CD synchro recording: yes


Special features:

  • Dolby HX-pro is always on (switchable on KA 3/5/7 ES).
  • 3-head deck with rear tape control
  • Automatic tape type detection
  • Double-capstan tape drive with direct drive and sapphire bearings of the sound waves
  • Fluorescent level meter with 2 × 24 segments
  • Gold-plated inputs and outputs
  • Cassette compartment motor-controlled and with fixed locking mechanism for the inserted cassette for maximum precision
  • Timer pre-installation for recording / playback
  • CD synchro playback with Sony CD players possible
  • Built-in sensor for remote control (RM-J701)
  • Aluminium front panel
  • SD sound heads (Super Density = Permalloy)
  • Tape calibration on 3 levels with test tone generator: Bias, Level and Equalizer
  • Test tones: 15 kHz, 3 kHz, 400 Hz
  • Headphone output, adjustable (6.3 mm jack, gold-plated)

Comments[edit]

  • Previous model:
  • Successor model: none. The TC-KA 6 ES marks the end of the high-quality ES series of cassette decks.
  • Only cassette deck from Sony over 1000 DM in Germany, in the late 90s.
  • The Sony TC-KA 6 led the test best lists of the Hifi magazine Stereoplay for a long time (1995-2000, see below).
  • The TC-KA1ESA and TC-KA2ES, released a year later, are rebadged mid-range decks.
  • The unit shares a user manual with the Sony TC-KA 3 ES. The KA3 was intended for USA, Canada and other non-European market countries (see Bda, pg.2), the differences of both decks, e.g. sound heads, are listed in the BDA, pg.2



Pictures[edit]

  • [[Picture: Sony TC-KA 6 ES

Tcka6es.jpg


  • Picture: Sony TC-KA 6 ES

Sony TC-KA 6 ES.jpg


  • Excerpt from brochure: Sony TC-KA 6 ES

Sony TC-KA 6 ES-Prospekt-1998.jpg


Reports[edit]

  • Stereoplay 9/1995: Absolute top class IV (Only device of this class). Then 1997- July 1998: 20 points, top class, very good (Only device in this class). From 8/1998-2000 : 41 points, top class, very good, only unit in this class. (Stereoplay had refined the rating system from 8/98 = doubled).

Stereo 8/1995: 2 stars, very good. 2nd place in the best list (until 1997). "Smooth sound for the life of the recorder. The cast drive is now back in top form."


Links[edit]