Pioneer CT-4141A Top-Loader Stereo Tape Deck Japan 1974

The first top-loading tape deck I restore and I like it very much. The Pioneer CT-4141A was first released in 1972. It’s a 2-head, top-loading stereo cassette deck featuring Dolby-B noise reduction. This top-loader cassette deck is known for its classic 70s design with VU meters and a ‘Spinning’ tape-running indicator.
The unique skip button allows quick transport of the tape while monitoring the playback sound. The built in Dolby noise reduction system has a Dolby indicator pilot lamp. Independent bias / equaliser tape selection allows use of any cassette tape: standard, low noise/high output or chromium dioxide. Other features include full auto stop mechanism, tape running pilot indicator, independent record/playback controls, electronically controlled DC motor and a stereo/mono mode switch.
This device was produced for the US / Canadian market and comes with the 120V power supply and US style plug. The 220V to 120V adaptor is included in the package so you can use the tape deck in Europe with standard 220V network and European power plug. The device kept in almost mint condition as you can see the pictures. We only changed the belts.

Specifications
Manufacturer: Pioneer
Model: CT-4141 A
Serial No: TK3600882
Type: Top loader cassette tape deck
Years of manufacture: 1974 - 1976
Country of origin: Japan
Color: front silver, wooden cabinet
Power consumption: 15 W
Dimensions: 396 x 96 x 242 mm (W x H x D)
Weight: 4.7 kg

Technical Data
Power supply: 120V / 50/60 Hz (220V to 120V adaptor included)
Audio heads: 2
Recording / Playback: Permalloy
Erase: Ferrite
Motor: 1
Synchronous fluctuation: - 0.19% (WRMS)
Band types: Type I (Normal), Type II (CrO2)
Frequency response:
- Normal: 30 - 12'500 Hz
- CrO2: 30 - 15'000 Hz 
Distortion factor: - 1.7 %
Signal-to-noise ratio:
- Normal: 48 dB (without Dolby), 58 dB (with Dolby).
- CrO2: above 5 kHz 4.5 dB higher
Noise reduction: Dolby: B
Premagnetization and cancellation frequency: 85 kHz

Connections 
Number of inputs:
- Microphone: 0.5 mV - 90 mV / 20 kOhm (6.35 mm jack).
- Line In: 50 mV - 7 V / 300 kOhm (Cinch) 
- Rec/PB: 15 mV - 2.2 V / 10 kOhm (DIN)

Number of outputs:
- Line Out: 450 mV / 50 kOhm (RCA).
- Rec/PB: 450 mV / 50 kOhm (DIN) 
- Headphones: 56 mV / 8 Ohm (6.35 mm jack)

Special Features 
Tape selector (standard chrome) with bias and EQ individually adjustable
Skip button for listening at double tape speed
Tape run display
Separate control for recording and playback

Tags: Pioneer CT4141A, Tape Deck, Cassette Deck, Top-Loading, 70sTapeDeck