JVC DD-VR9 Cassette Deck
The DD-VR9 was a three-head 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
- 3-head configuration
- Ceramic-clad SA head for recording
- Computer-controlled two-motor full-logic mechanism
- Direct Drive Pulse Servo motor for capstan
- Digital Peak Display with memory
- B.E.S.T tuning system for flat response and low distortion
- Computer controlled conveniences: Index Scan, Blank Search, Block Repeat, Auto Rec Mute, 4-way Digital Counter, 20-song Multi-Music Scan
- Remote Control (optional R-70E)
- Dolby B/C noise reduction systems for low-noise recording/play
Specification
| Model Name | DD-VR9 |
| Frequency response (metal) | 25 Hz to 18 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Frequency response (chrome) | 25 Hz to 18 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Frequency response (normal) | 25 Hz to 17 kHz (±3 dB) |
| SNR | 60 dB |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.08 % |
| Crosstalk | 65 dB (1 kHz) |
| Channel Separation | 40 dB (1 kHz) |
| Number of Heads | 3 |
| Recording Head | Ceramic-Clad Sen-Alloy |
| Playback Head | Ferrite |
| 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 × 277 mm |
| Mass | 7.1 kg |
Cost/eBay
The DD-VR9 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.