Denon DRM-555 2 Head 2 Motor Cassette Deck

by Denon

Product Details

• Item Weight: 7.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• ASIN: B0000BZHFL
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #227,299 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #64 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Stereo Components > Tape Decks
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 27, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The DRM-555 is an auto-reverse, single cassette deck in the affordable class that lets real music lovers enjoy recordings in high-quality sound through easy operation. The DRM-555 is equipped with a Manual Bias Adjustment control as well as Dolby B/C noise reduction and Dolby HX-Pro to ensure that the sound of each tape you play back or record from CD or other digital sources are heard at the highest quality sound possible. The DRM-555 also includes the Memory Stop function that lets you automatically stop a tape at any desired point, and the CD Synchro Record function that lets you start both the tape and the CD player for recording at the same time. The front panel of the DRM-555 is made of aluminum appropriate to the unit’s high functionality. Its tasteful appearance contributes a complementary presence to the interior of virtually any audio listening room.

Features:

• Stable transport mechanism 
• Dolby B and C noise reduction systems 
• Dolby Hx Pro headroom extension system 
• Manual bias adjustment 
• MPX filter switch 
• CD Synchro Record function 
• Quick auto reverse 
• Headphone jack with level control 
• Peak FL level meters 
• Auto tape selector 
• Display dimmer 
• IR front panel remote sensor equipped 

Detailed Features:

• Computer-controlled full logic control: Perfectly stable tape transport is an essential requirement for high-quality cassette sound reproduction. The DRM-555 employs a 1-motor quick reverse tape drive mechanism, controlled by a microprocessor, which ensures optimum performance and precise tape-to-head contact not only over the entire length of the tape but in both directions of the tape’s travel as well.
• CD Sychro Record: The DRM-555 includes a CD Synchro Record function that lets you make recordings from CD easily, without performing separate keystoke operations on both the cassette deck and the CD player. With CD Synchro Record, one button does it all.
• Dolby B and C noise reduction
• Dolby HX Pro headroom extension system: Even though the DRM-555 is a more affordable deck, it is equipped with the advanced Dolby HX Pro system in addition to the popular Dolby B/C noise reduction systems. Dolby HX Pro extends the high-frequency saturation level during recording, allowing higher recording levels to be selected without sacrificing the life-like quality of the program source. Because this system works by automatically adjusting the bias levels during recording on normal, high, and metal tapes, the tape can be played back on any other deck, including those without Dolby HX Pro.
• Easy-to-read fluorescent display: The fluorescent display on the DRM-555 includes a 4-digit electronic counter, separate left-and right-channel output level indicators featuring peak hold display, covering a range from -40 dB to +10 dB in 12 stages, and other vital operation modes in an easy-to-read layout.
• Tape bias adjustment control: The DRM-555’s bias adjustment knob lets you achieve the ideal bias setting with any type or brand name of tape. Standard bias is provided in the center clickstop position.
• Memory stop: When the Memory button is pressed while the tape is in motion, the location of that point is automatically stored in the DRM-555’s memory.
• Music search system: Press the Play and FF buttons together and playback will start from the beginning of the next selection. Similarly, pressing Play and REW will return the tape to the beginning of the selection currently in play.
• Other features: auto tape selector; auto space; non-slip reel drive for uniform tape tension; full auto stop; MPX filter switch; dual power supply; IS remote control system (with remote sensor); head phone level control.

Specifications:

• Head: 1 playback/record; 1 erase
• Motor capstan: DC servo motor
• Wow and flutter: 0.08 % wrms, +/-0.14 % w.peak
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 17 kHz +/-3 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio: more than 74 dB (Dolby C on)
• 120 V, 60 Hz
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 434 x 135 x 270 mm; 17.1" x 5.3" x 10.6"

Product Description

2 head, 2 motor auto-reverse cassette deck ¿ Stable transport mechanism ¿ Dolby B & C noise reduction systems ¿ Dolby HX Pro headroom extension system ¿ Manual bias adjustment ¿ MPX filter switch ¿ CD synchro record function ¿ Headphone jack with level control ¿ Peak FL level meters ¿ Auto tape selector ¿ Display dimmer ¿ IS front panel remote sensor equipped

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Avoid This Cassette Deck At All Costs!, April 28, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Denon DRM-555 2 Head 2 Motor Cassette Deck (Electronics)

Bought this unit 2 years ago and it's given me nothing but headaches! I'm on my second replacement from the dealer, and it too has problems. Both units make static, popping sounds mixed with the sound on any cassette being played-even blank tapes. I swapped cables and my entire stereo system-the noise continues. Don't like to be negative, but this Denon DRM-555 cassette deck is the worse piece of junk audio gear I have ever used! Both units are now out of warranty, and I could not get any support of any kind from Denon. I got taken! ARRGGHGHHHH!!

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Alternative to a Double Deck, May 25, 2004

By 

Mark A. Wellman (Plaucheville, LA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Denon DRM-555 2 Head 2 Motor Cassette Deck (Electronics)

I have owned many cassette decks. When my old one died, I looked for a replacement that was not a double deck. The Denon DRM-555 has been a very good deck. I mostly use it as a player, but I have made some recordings on it. Some of these recodings were of live music (via a mic mixer), and they sound fine. It is a good cassette deck for the price.

After about a year, it started making popping sounds when playing. It does not do it when recording, so now I only use it to record my band. A am very disappointed in the reliablity of this unit. I wish I could reduce my rating to two stars.