The Pioneer CT-S 420 is a cassette tape deck that was manufactured between 1993 and 1994 in Japan. It features a sleek black design and is designed for playback and recording of audio cassettes. The unit has a power consumption of 20 W and a weight of 4.1 kg. It measures 420 x 125 x 280 mm (W x H x D). The original retail price was approximately DM 550. This model includes a range of technical specifications such as 3 audio heads and 2 motors, with synchronization fluctuations of +/- 0.14% (DIN). The frequency response varies across different tape types, achieving 20 to 21,000 Hz for Type IV (metal band) and 20 to 19,000 Hz for Type II (CrO2) and Type I (normal bands), all with a +/- 6 dB variation. The distortion factor can reach up to 0.6, while the signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 59 dB without Dolby noise reduction. Additionally, the CT-S 420 supports Dolby B and C as well as HX-Pro MPX filter. Notable features include title search for up to 15 titles, CD synchro recording, a 4-digit electronic tape/time counter with remaining time display, recording mute, auto-BLE tape meter, and an equalization function (Sound EQ). It also has input and output specifications, including line-in and line-out capabilities, as well as a headphone output.
