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

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 / equalizer 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