Denon DR M11 ()

A stereo cassette tape deck made in Japan, introduced in 1984 with a computer servo mechanism.

Overview

The Denon DR M11 is a stereo cassette deck from Denon. It was made in Japan from 1984 to 1987. Transport control comes from a computer servo mechanism. It has line inputs, line outputs and a headphone output. It supports Dolby B and C noise reduction and uses a 3-head configuration in a single compact horizontal layout. It was priced at $320 in the United States and 850 DM in Germany.

Specifications

Product type	Stereo Cassette Tape Deck
Years of manufacture	1984–1987
First introduced in	1984
Original price	$320
Made in	Japan
Frequency Response CrO2	30–19,000 Hz
Noise Reduction	Dolby B, C
Head configuration	3-head, single compact, horizontal
Record/Playback head	SF x 1
Inputs	line
Outputs	line, headphone
Power supply	110, 120, 220, or 240 V AC

Design

The DR M11 uses a computer servo mechanism for precise tape transport control, contributing to its . The 3-head configuration pairs a combined SF record/playback head with a separate erase head. Both sit horizontally in one compact assembly.

Market

The Denon DR M11 was priced at $320 at launch in 1984. It is noted for reliable transport operation and high-quality recording and playback. Owners report it outperforming other high-end decks of its era.

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