Pioneer CT-F900

Pioneer CT-910

1 9 7 8 1978
1 9 7 9 1979

A transitional model but a majestuous one, with Pioneer trying to accomodate the control keys a bit like Luxman does.

Inside is however mid-end only :
two motors & three heads, 17Khz frequency response (at best), 64dB s/n ratio (bis), a bias trim pot, a sizeable transformer and... lots of free space behind the 18,7cm front.


The CT-F900 was available with a wood enclosure as well, making it one of the most striking unit Pioneer ever designed.

Pioneer CT-F900, image 1 Pioneer CT-F900, image 2 Pioneer CT-F900, image 3
Pioneer CT-F900 specifications
Title Value
Motors : 1x DC-Servo for Capstan
1x DC for FF/REW
Rec Head : Sendust
Play head : Sendust
Erase head : Ferrite
Frequency response : 30Hz...15Khz (±3dB, Normal)
30Hz...17Khz (±3dB, CrO2)
30Hz...15Khz (±3dB, Ferrichrome)
S/N ratio : > 54dB (Dolby out)
> 64dB (Dolby in)
Wow & flutter : ± 0,14% (DIN, weighted)
< 0,05% (WRMS)
Inputs : 60mV...25V / 100kOhm (line in)
0,3mV...100mV / 30kOhm (MIC in)
Outputs : 450mV...640mV / 50kOhm (line out)
63mV...90mV / 4...16 Ohm (headphones)
PC : 44W
Dimensions : 42 x 18,7 x 36,2cm
48 x 18,7 x 36,8cm (with JA-R102)
Weight : 11kg.
List price : 99,800¥ (1978)
1300DM (1979)
Optional JA-R102 rack ears (3600¥)
wood enclosure (some export models)
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