Nakamichi BX-2 Cassette Deck **Nakamichi BX-2 Cassette Deck - Product Description** The Nakamichi BX-2 is a classic 2-head cassette deck from the early 1980s, renowned for its precision engineering and exceptional sound quality. As part of Nakamichi’s legendary BX series, the BX-2 combines advanced features with a sleek, minimalist design, making it a top choice for audiophiles and enthusiasts of analog sound. This cassette deck is designed for high-fidelity recording and playback, ensuring crystal-clear audio reproduction and reliability. **Key Features:** - **2-Head Design**: Features dedicated heads for recording/playback and erasing, providing high-quality sound reproduction and precise recording. - **Direct Drive System**: Equipped with a high-torque direct-drive capstan motor for stable tape transport, minimizing wow and flutter for superior sound clarity. - **Dolby Noise Reduction**: Supports Dolby B and C noise reduction systems to reduce hiss and improve signal-to-noise ratio, enhancing playback quality. - **Discrete 3-Head Technology**: Although it's a 2-head deck, it utilizes Nakamichi’s proprietary head design for enhanced accuracy in both recording and playback. - **Fine Bias Adjustment**: Allows users to fine-tune the tape bias to optimize performance for different tape formulations (Type I, II, and IV). - **Dual Capstan Transport**: Ensures optimal tape tension and smooth tape handling, reducing distortion and improving playback quality. - **Classic Aesthetic**: The BX-2 features Nakamichi’s signature black finish with clear, easy-to-read VU meters and a simple layout that’s both functional and elegant. - **Manual Recording Level Adjustment**: Enables precise control over recording levels for perfect sound capture. SPECS: - **Frequency Response**: - Normal (Type I): 20 Hz to 18 kHz - CrO2 (Type II): 20 Hz to 20 kHz - Metal (Type IV): 20 Hz to 21 kHz - **Signal-to-Noise Ratio**: - Dolby B: 66 dB - Dolby C: 74 dB - **Wow and Flutter**: Less than 0.06% WRMS - **Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)**: 0.8% (at 0 VU) - **Input Sensitivity**: - Line Input: 50 mV - Microphone Input: 0.3 mV - **Output Level**: 0.45V (line out) - **Dimensions**: 430mm (W) x 135mm (H) x 260mm (D) - **Weight**: 6.3 kg The Nakamichi BX-2 is an excellent choice for anyone looking to experience the warm, dynamic sound of analog audio, with the reliability and precision that Nakamichi is known for. Whether you're archiving tapes or enjoying your favorite recordings, the BX-2 delivers consistent, high-quality performance. Without the cassette flap. As you can see on the pictures. Video of the deck in action; https://youtu.be/mc68CfRp4H0?si=9xWkJLO9p-h428EU (Authorized link) To deliver this product properly, it is carefully packed in very strong boxes, thereby wrapped in bubble wrap with lots of padding. We mainly use plastic to fill up the package, if wished differently please contact us. The package is shipped insured to protect both the buyer and seller. For further packing wishes please message after purchase. Photos serve as additional description of product condition / condition of display & LEDs. Please review them carefully before purchase. Orders to islands, or special destinations have a higher shipping cost, for example; Canary Islands