700 MkII vs RX-505
The RX-505's signal-to-noise is 70 dB against the 700 MkII's 65 dB, its thd 0.900% against 1.500%, and its weight 10 kg (22 lbs) against 12.5 kg (28 lbs). Both share output voltage (1.0V RMS).
AI-generated product photo — not official manufacturer imagery.
AnalogCassette DeckDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,500
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the 700 MkII
The Nakamichi 700 MkII is a three-head, single-well Tri-Tracer cassette deck from the mid-1970s, using separate erase, record, and playback heads and designed as a more affordable variant of the 1000 Tri-Tracer. It offers a tape speed of 4.75 cm/s and supports Type I and CrO2 tapes with built-in Dolby B noise reduction. The deck achieves a frequency response of approximately 35 Hz to 20 kHz with chrome tape, a signal-to-noise ratio around 65 dB with Dolby B, wow and flutter specified at about 0.05-0.06%, and total harmonic distortion around 1.5-2%. It includes line and microphone inputs and a line output of about 1 V, with front-panel record calibration controls. The chassis is a full-width component measuring approximately 520 x 267 x 130 mm and weighing about 12.5 kg, manufactured in Japan in the mid-1970s as part of Nakamichi's classic Tri-Tracer series.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 1.500%
- SNR
- 65 dB
- Output Voltage
- 1.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Analog Inputs
- Line, Microphone
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 520 × 267 × 130 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 12.5 kg (28 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions