Nakamichi 582 Discrete Head Cassette Deck

The Nakamichi 582 is a classic high-end three-head cassette deck, built during Nakamichi's golden era and widely regarded for its outstanding recording accuracy, exceptional playback quality, and precision tape transport. Featuring Nakamichi's discrete three-head design, independent record and playback heads allow real-time monitoring while recording, ensuring professional-level performance.

Designed for serious audiophiles and cassette enthusiasts, the 582 supports all major tape formulations and features Dolby B noise reduction, manual bias adjustment, output level control, and precision VU meters for accurate recording.

**Professionally serviced** – the transport mechanism has been fully serviced, new belts installed where required, transport cleaned and lubricated, tape path cleaned and demagnetized, controls cleaned, calibration checked, and all playback/recording functions thoroughly tested to ensure reliable operation.

Specifications:
• Model: Nakamichi 582
• Type: Stereo Cassette Deck
• Head Configuration: 3 Heads (Erase, Record, Playback)
• Drive System: Single Capstan, Belt Drive
• Tape Speed: 4.76 cm/s
• Supported Tape Types:
- Type I (Normal)
- Type II (Chrome)
- Type III (FeCr)
• Noise Reduction:
- Dolby B
• Frequency Response:
- Type I: 20 Hz – 18 kHz
- Type II: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Type III: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Wow & Flutter: 0.05% WRMS
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
- 58 dB (Dolby Off)
- Up to 68 dB (Dolby B)
• Inputs:
- Line In (RCA)
- Microphone Input
• Outputs:
- Line Out (RCA)
- Headphone Output
• Recording Features:
- Real-Time Tape Monitoring
- Manual Bias Adjustment
- Record Level Control
- Output Level Control
- Memory Stop
- Precision Peak/VU Meters
• Power Supply: 230 V AC, 50 Hz
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 482 × 135 × 300 mm
• Weight: Approx. 8.5 kg

Condition:
Professionally serviced and fully tested. Playback, recording, fast-forward, rewind, and all controls operate flawlessly. Cosmetic condition shows only light signs of use consistent with its age.

A legendary vintage Nakamichi cassette deck delivering reference-quality analog performance, superb recording capability, and the exceptional build quality that made Nakamichi one of the world's most respected cassette deck manufacturers.