The Pioneer CT-S 440 S is a cassette tape deck that was manufactured between 1995 and 1996 in Japan. It features a sleek black design and has a power consumption of 16 watts. The dimensions of the unit are 420 mm in width, 125 mm in height, and 280 mm in depth, with a total weight of 3.7 kg. The original price when released was approximately 450 DM. This model is equipped with two sound heads and two motors, delivering impressive performance with synchronous fluctuations of ±0.07%/0.18% WRMS/DIN. It supports various tape types including Type I, II, and IV. The frequency response is rated at 25 Hz to 17 kHz ±6 dB for Type I and II tapes, and up to 18 kHz for Type IV tapes, ensuring clear and dynamic sound reproduction. The distortion factor is below 1% at -4 dB, while the signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 57 dB without Dolby noise reduction. The unit also supports Dolby B, C, and S formats, enhancing the audio quality further. Special features include a title search function, CD synchro recording, and a manual fader. Additionally, the unit includes the SUPER AUTO BLE measuring computer for bias, level, and EQ adjustments, and a Flex function for automatic sound equalization for muffled recordings. The display can be switched off for user convenience.
