600 vs Harman Kardon CD491
The CD491's signal-to-noise is 75 dB against the 600's 65 dB, its thd 1.000% against 1.500%, and its weight 7.2 kg (16 lbs) against 6.5 kg (14 lbs). Both share output voltage (0.6V RMS).
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The Nakamichi 600 is a classic HiFi product that offers excellent sound quality and functionality. It supports Type I and CrO2 tapes, with a frequency response of 40 Hz to 18 kHz when using CrO2 tapes. The deck includes features like adjustable bias and record levels, as well as an intermodulation distortion suppressor circuit. Its unique wedge-shaped design makes it visually appealing and user-friendly.
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The CD491's signal-to-noise is 75 dB against the 600's 65 dB, its thd 1.000% against 1.500%, and its weight 7.2 kg (16 lbs) against 6.5 kg (14 lbs). Both share output voltage (0.6V RMS).
The V-770's signal-to-noise is 60 dB against the 600's 65 dB, its thd 3.000% against 1.500%, its output voltage 0.4V RMS against 0.6V RMS, and its weight 4.9 kg (11 lbs) against 6.5 kg (14 lbs).
The Beocord 8002's signal-to-noise is 68 dB against the 600's 65 dB, its thd 2.000% against 1.500%, its output voltage 1.0V RMS against 0.6V RMS, and its weight 7.5 kg (17 lbs) against 6.5 kg (14 lbs).
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