JVC DD-VR77 Cassette Deck
The DD-VR77 was a direct-drive auto-reverse cassette deck manufactured by the JVC Corporation. It had the following features.
- Hi-Fi U-Turn quick auto-reverse system, with Flip Reverse Head
- Ceramic-clad SA head for high-frequency performance
- Multi-Editor for real-time and post-recording fades
- Digital Peak Display with memory
- Computer-controlled two-motor full-logic mechanism
- Direct Drive Pulse Servo motor for capstan
- Compu-Scanning Control: Index Scan, Blank Search, 20-song Multi-Music Scan
- Block Repeat, Blank Skip, Auto Rec Mute, 4-way Digital Counter
- Remote Control (optional R-70E)
- Dolby B/C noise reduction systems for low-noise recording/play
- DC configured amps
Specification
Model Name | DD-VR77 |
Frequency response (metal) | 20 Hz to 17 kHz (±3 dB) |
Frequency response (chrome) | 20 Hz to 17 kHz (±3 dB) |
Frequency response (normal) | 20 Hz to 16 kHz (±3 dB) |
SNR (metal) | 58 dB |
Wow and Flutter | 0.08 % |
Crosstalk | 65 dB (1 kHz) |
Channel Separation | 40 dB (1 kHz) |
Number of Heads | 2 |
Recording Head | Ceramic-Clad Sen-Alloy |
Playback Head | Ceramic-Clad Sen-Alloy |
Erase Head | 2-gap Ferrite |
Motors | Direct-drive pulse servo motor, DC Motor × 2 |
Fast Forward/Rewind Time | 90-seconds with C60 |
Line-in Sensitivity/Impedance | 80 mV/80 kΩ |
Line-out Level/Impedance | 0 to 500 mV/5 kΩ |
Headphones | 0 to 0.6 mW/8 Ω |
Dimensions | 435 mm × 110 mm × 282 mm |
Mass | 5.2 kg |
Cost/eBay
The DD-VR77 was a highly desirable piece of engineering that audiophiles seek even today. A good working one in mint condition can sell for well over hundreds of pounds.