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Harman Kardon TD 470 – High‑End 3‑Head Stereo Cassette Deck with Dolby S, HX‑Pro and Dual‑Capstan Transport The Harman Kardon TD 470 is a high‑end, audiophile‑grade cassette deck d esigned for demanding analog enthusiasts who expect studio‑level performance from a home component. Featuring a precision 3‑head configuration, dual‑capstan closed‑loop transport, Dolby B/C/S noise reduction and HX‑Pro headroom extension, the TD 470 delivers exceptional clarity, low distortion and highly stable tape handling. With its quartz‑locked direct‑drive capstan motor, automatic tape calibration and premium amorphous heads, the TD 470 stands among the finest cassette decks Harman Kardon ever produced. Key Features High‑end 3‑head stereo cassette deck (separate record/playback heads) Dual‑capstan closed‑loop transport for maximum tape stability Dolby B, Dolby C and Dolby S noise reduction HX‑Pro dynamic headroom extension Quartz‑locked direct‑drive capstan motor Auto‑calibration (bias, level, EQ) MPX filter for FM recording Real‑time tape counter (minutes/seconds) Gold‑plated RCA connectors Large fluorescent peak meters Transport & Mechanism Dual‑capstan, closed‑loop tape path 3‑motor transport system 1 × direct‑drive capstan motor 2 × reel/assist motors Soft‑touch electronic transport controls Drawer‑type cassette loading mechanism Auto tape type selection (Normal / CrO₂ / Metal) Precision tape stabilizer Audio Performance Frequency response (IHF, –20 dB): Type I (Normal): 20–20 000 Hz Type II (CrO₂): 20–20 000 Hz Type IV (Metal): 20–20 000 Hz Signal‑to‑noise ratio: Dolby OFF: 51–54 dB Dolby B: 69–72 dB Dolby C: 69–72 dB Dolby S: 72–75 dB Wow & flutter: 0.035% WRMS (NAB) 0.06% DIN THD @ 1 kHz: 0.6–1.3% (depending on tape type) Channel separation: > 40 dB Controls & Functions Auto‑calibration (bias, level, EQ) Manual recording level control Bias fine adjustment Tape/source monitoring (3‑head system) MPX filter Intro Scan and music search CD‑synchro recording Timer record/playback compatibility Connectivity Line input (RCA): 45 mV / 22 kΩ Line output (RCA): 640 mV / 10 kΩ Headphone output with level control Gold‑plated connectors General Specifications Power supply: AC 230 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: 18 W Dimensions (H × W × D): 126 × 442 × 320 mm Weight: 5.4 kg Finish: Black with aluminum accents Typical Applications Audiophile cassette playback Archival digitization of analog recordings High‑quality home recording Vintage hi‑fi systems Professional or enthusiast tape collections Show more