The Pioneer RT-909 is one of the most coveted open reel decks, with its sleek design and classic styling, this deck delivers. In terms of performance, we've fully restored this one mechanically and electronically. It's just a classic piece - 4 heads, 3 motors, 2 speeds, and one perfect way to enjoy the warmth and richness that can only come from analog recordings.
- Production
- 1979-84
- Condition
- 8/10
- Serial No.
- CF3617279
- Orig. MSRP
- $894
- Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- Replaced pinch rollers
- Replaced capstan belt
- Disassembled, cleaned, and lubricated tension rollers
- Cleaned tape path and heads
- Repainted the cover
- Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
- Factory Specs
Type Solid-state 4-track open reel recorder
Track system auto reverse, 4-track, 2-channel, stereo system
Heads 2 x playback, 1 x record, 1 x erase
Motor 2 x reel, 1 x capstan
Reel size up to 10.5 inch reel
Tape speeds 3 3⁄4 7 1⁄2 ips
Wow and flutter 0.04% (7 1⁄2 ips)
Frequency response 20Hz to 30kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)
Signal to Noise Ratio 60dB
Total harmonic distortion 1%
Crosstalk 50dB
Input 50mV (line), 0.3mV (mic)
Output 0.45V (line)
Semiconductors 4 x FET, 43 x IC, 121 x transistors, 126 x diodes
Dimensions 19"W x 13.5"H x 10.5"
Weight 47 lbs.
- Documentation
Pioneer RT-909 Owner's Manual
- The History of Pioneer
- Pioneer was founded by Nozomu Matsumoto in 1938 in Tokyo as a radio and speaker repair shop. In December 1953 Mr. Nozomu Matsumoto succeeded in developing the first domestic dynamic speaker made of original parts. It was named A-8 and marketed in Japan under the Pioneer brand. It later became the origin of the HiFi ...
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- Liner Notes
The Pioneer RT-909 3-motor deck, with auto reverse / repeat playback and many more features, takes the open-reel format another important and impressive step ahead of anything available in the cassette format. You're going to sense this the moment you see it, and hear it, in action. Features? It's another loaded deck from Pioneer. It not only accepts the conventional 7 inch reels, but also the professional size 10.5 inch diameter reels.
- Stock No.
- 8199214366941
The Pioneer RT-909 is one of the most coveted open reel decks, with its sleek design and classic styling, this deck delivers. In terms of performance, we've fully restored this one mechanically and electronically. It's just a classic piece - 4 heads, 3 motors, 2 speeds, and one perfect way to enjoy the warmth and richness that can only come from analog recordings.
Production
1979-84
Condition
8/10
Serial No.
CF3617279
Orig. MSRP
$894
Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- Replaced pinch rollers
- Replaced capstan belt
- Disassembled, cleaned, and lubricated tension rollers
- Cleaned tape path and heads
- Repainted the cover
- Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
Factory Specs
Type Solid-state 4-track open reel recorder
Track system auto reverse, 4-track, 2-channel, stereo system
Heads 2 x playback, 1 x record, 1 x erase
Motor 2 x reel, 1 x capstan
Reel size up to 10.5 inch reel
Tape speeds 3 3⁄4 7 1⁄2 ips
Wow and flutter 0.04% (7 1⁄2 ips)
Frequency response 20Hz to 30kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)
Signal to Noise Ratio 60dB
Total harmonic distortion 1%
Crosstalk 50dB
Input 50mV (line), 0.3mV (mic)
Output 0.45V (line)
Semiconductors 4 x FET, 43 x IC, 121 x transistors, 126 x diodes
Dimensions 19"W x 13.5"H x 10.5"
Weight 47 lbs.
Documentation
Pioneer RT-909 Owner's Manual
The History of Pioneer
Pioneer was founded by Nozomu Matsumoto in 1938 in Tokyo as a radio and speaker repair shop. In December 1953 Mr. Nozomu Matsumoto succeeded in developing the first domestic dynamic speaker made of original parts. It was named A-8 and marketed in Japan under the Pioneer brand. It later became the origin of the HiFi ...
[ Read More ]
Liner Notes
The Pioneer RT-909 3-motor deck, with auto reverse / repeat playback and many more features, takes the open-reel format another important and impressive step ahead of anything available in the cassette format. You're going to sense this the moment you see it, and hear it, in action. Features? It's another loaded deck from Pioneer. It not only accepts the conventional 7 inch reels, but also the professional size 10.5 inch diameter reels.
Stock No.
8199214366941
