The Hitachi D-5500 is a cassette tape deck that was manufactured from 1979 to 1980 in Japan. The unit is characterized by its silver color and compact dimensions of 435 x 186 x 320 mm (W x H x D), weighing approximately 14 kg. It features a removable remote control for added convenience. The D-5500 supports various tape types including Type I (Normal), Type II (Chrome), and Type III (FeCr), and has a frequency response of 30 Hz to 19 kHz for Normal tapes, extending up to 20 kHz for Chrome and FeCr tapes. It is equipped with 3 audio heads and operates with a dual direct drive motor system. The device boasts impressive specifications such as a signal-to-noise ratio of 60 dB when Dolby noise reduction is off and 68 dB when on. Key features also include a distortion factor of 1.2, crosstalk attenuation greater than 65 dB at 1 kHz, and a fast rewind time of 70 seconds for a C-60 tape. Input connections include a 0.35 mV microphone input, multiple line in options, and output connections for both line out and headphones. The model is part of a series that includes other variants like the Hitachi D-30 S and Hitachi D-75 S.
