Key features:

• Small size and light weight design
• 8x Oversampling D/A Converter
• Automatic SP or LP selection for Playback
• Anti-Shock
• Date Function Check
• Digital Volume Limiter System
• Fast AMS Search Music Scan Mode
• Digital Mega Bass Circuit
• Headphones with Remote Control & Carrying Case

Main specifications:

• Tracking method: Non-tracking method;
• Sampling frequency: 48kHz, 44.1kHz, 32kHz;
• Quantization: Standard 16bit linear, long-term 12bit non-linear;
• Frequency characteristics: fs48kHz 20Hz~22kHz+1.0.-1.5dB, fs44.1kHz 20Hz~20kHz+1.0.-1.5dB, fs32kHz 20Hz~14.5kHz+1.0, -1.5dB;
• Output terminal: Remote 1 x headphone (dedicated remote control unit jack), 1 x headphone (stereo mini jack)
• Power supply: dry battery (2 x AA dry batteries), external power supply (rated DC3.0V, AC adapter (sold separately AC-E30L) AC100V 50/60Hz), car battery cord (sold separately DCC-E230);
• Battery life: Approximately 4 hours (using AA alkaline batteries);
• Maximum external dimensions: 116.3 x 28.5 x 69.5 mm (width/height/depth, excluding maximum protrusions);
• Weight: Approximately 210 g (main unit only), approximately 315 g (with tape, headphones, remote control and 2 AA alkaline dry batteries);
• Accessories: AA alkaline batteries (2), remote control unit (1), carrying case (1), headphones (1).

*180 minute tapes cannot be used. 

RRP: 49800 ¥ (JPY) (Exc. TAX)

Here it is on the bench:

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The Sony NT-2 is a beautiful piece of engineering. It offers 12-bit non-linear 32 kHz digital recording, utilizing the LDM-2 modulation system. The tape itself is no bigger than a stamp! One of its standout features is the Non-Tracking (NT) system, which allows for autoreverse recording on both sides of the tape without any muting of sound. Remarkably, each tape contains two pinch rollers—one for each side! Both reels and the capstan are actuated by the head drum, an innovative design at the time.

Main specifications:​

• Format: NT format digital stereo tape recorder.
• Recording system: Helical scan 2 heads, digital recording.
• Sampling frequency: 32kHz.
• Quantization bits: 12-bit non-linear.
• Frequency response: 10- 15,000Hz (+1-3dB).
• Overall recording/playback dynamic range: 80dB or more.
• Playback dynamic range: 86dB or more.
• Total harmonic distortion: Less than 0.08%.
• Inputs: Mic. input jack (stereo minijack, plug-in power type) x 1, line input jack (stereo minijack) x 1.
• Outputs: headphones (stereo minijack) x 1, line (stereo minijack) x 1.
• Power: Alkaline battery (size AA) x 1, attached external AC power adapter (standard DC 1.5V), AC100-240V 50/60Hz.
• Power consumption: approx. 0.3W DC.
• Battery powered operation time: approx. 6 hrs continuous recording, 4.5 hrs. continuous playback (when using size AA (R6) alkaline battery).
• Recording/Playback time: Max. 120 mins (when using NTC-120).
• Max. external dimensions: 22 x 112.8 x 63mm (width/height/depth/including projecting parts).
• Weight: approx. 155g (main unit only), approx. 210g (with remote control equipped headphones, one size AA alkaline battery and NTC-60).
• Accessories included: NT cassette tape x 1, AC power adaptor x 1, stereo microphone x 1, stereo headphones with remote controller x 1, line cable x 1, Lithium batteries x 1, size AA alkaline batteries x 1, cleaning cassette x 1, cleaning case x 1. Operating instructions: English, French, Spanish, German (with simplified texts in Japanese & Korean).

RRP: 128000 ¥ (JPY) (Exc. TAX)

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