Sony TCD-D7 Tape Decks
Sony TCD-D7 Tape Decks
USER REVIEWS
[Dec 12, 1999]
Spence
Audiophile
Strength:
backlight, sound quality, size, controls
Weakness:
no 44.1K, SCMS, transport reliability, battery life, inaccurate db meter, proprietary digital hookup. Good machine for it's day but with flaws: the loading mechanism is very fragile, mine has required realignment several times, and a head replacement under moderately light use. Pretty good DAC's and ADC's on board, the onboard Similar Products Used: tcd-d8, |
[Jan 03, 1999]
VINCENT CHEN
an Audiophile
Description and specifications: digital audio tape recorder/player. 5 1/4"" x 1 1/2" x 3 1/2". Weight 1lb 1oz . power ac down to 6 volt dc or 4 "aa" batteries.sampling rates 48,44.1,32khz. Frequency response: 20-22khz (48khz) 20-20khz (44.1khz), 20-14.5khz (32khz). All sweeps at -/+ 1 db. Long/standard play signal to noise ratio >87db. THD less than .008% @ 1khz,22khz,lpf,line in. Wow and flutter less than +/- 0.001% w.peak. mic impedence input 4.7kohms,line in 4.7kohms. All manufacturers claims. |
[Jan 19, 1999]
Pablito
an Audio Enthusiast
Review of Sony TC D3 Deck. |
[May 30, 1999]
VINCENT CHEN
an Audiophile
Amazing little machine saves the day for my surprise recording need for my multimedia project dropped on my lap. Once again, the TCD-D7 does the job just fine. A renewed stronger faith for this little gem. |
[Nov 09, 2000]
Harry
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Rugged given the complexity associated with the miniaturization of r-dat. Keypad well thought out and easy to operate by touch. Hold feature a stealther's dream.
Weakness:
expense of proprietary 7-pin digital cable This deck has never let me down in spite of some hard knocks. One should take care loading and unloading tape--mine ate one when I was casual about this process. So far, never a problem with a 90 meter tape. Strongly recommend use of the 8" microhone extension cord from soundprofessionals.com, or homemade equivalent. $15 is a lot less than what you'd have to pay to get the input jack replaced should misforune befall it. (Wish I had used one on my D-6) Similar Products Used: analog recording walkmans: d-3 and d-6 |