TD470

Harman Kardon TD 470 – High‑End 3‑Head Stereo Cassette Deck with Dolby S, HX‑Pro and Dual‑Capstan Transport

The Harman Kardon TD 470 is a high‑end, audiophile‑grade cassette deck designed for demanding analog enthusiasts who expect studio‑level performance from a home component. Featuring a precision 3‑head configuration, dual‑capstan closed‑loop transport, Dolby B/C/S noise reduction and HX‑Pro headroom extension, the TD 470 delivers exceptional clarity, low distortion and highly stable tape handling.

With its quartz‑locked direct‑drive capstan motor, automatic tape calibration and premium amorphous heads, the TD 470 stands among the finest cassette decks Harman Kardon ever produced.

Key Features

• High‑end 3‑head stereo cassette deck (separate record/playback heads)
• Dual‑capstan closed‑loop transport for maximum tape stability
• Dolby B, Dolby C and Dolby S noise reduction
• HX‑Pro dynamic headroom extension
• Quartz‑locked direct‑drive capstan motor
• Auto‑calibration (bias, level, EQ)
• MPX filter for FM recording
• Real‑time tape counter (minutes/seconds)
• Gold‑plated RCA connectors
• Large fluorescent peak meters

Transport & Mechanism

• Dual‑capstan, closed‑loop tape path
• 3‑motor transport system
  • 1 × direct‑drive capstan motor
  • 2 × reel/assist motors
• Soft‑touch electronic transport controls
• Drawer‑type cassette loading mechanism
• Auto tape type selection (Normal / CrO₂ / Metal)
• Precision tape stabilizer

Audio Performance

• Frequency response (IHF, –20 dB):
  • Type I (Normal): 20–20 000 Hz
  • Type II (CrO₂): 20–20 000 Hz
  • Type IV (Metal): 20–20 000 Hz
• Signal‑to‑noise ratio:
  • Dolby OFF: 51–54 dB
  • Dolby B: 69–72 dB
  • Dolby C: 69–72 dB
  • Dolby S: 72–75 dB
• Wow & flutter:
  • 0.035% WRMS (NAB)
  • 0.06% DIN
• THD @ 1 kHz: 0.6–1.3% (depending on tape type)
• Channel separation: > 40 dB

Controls & Functions

• Auto‑calibration (bias, level, EQ)
• Manual recording level control
• Bias fine adjustment
• Tape/source monitoring (3‑head system)
• MPX filter
• Intro Scan and music search
• CD‑synchro recording
• Timer record/playback compatibility

Connectivity

• Line input (RCA): 45 mV / 22 kΩ
• Line output (RCA): 640 mV / 10 kΩ
• Headphone output with level control
• Gold‑plated connectors

General Specifications

• Power supply: AC 230 V, 50 Hz
• Power consumption: 18 W
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 126 × 442 × 320 mm
• Weight: 5.4 kg
• Finish: Black with aluminum accents
  

Typical Applications

• Audiophile cassette playback
• Archival digitization of analog recordings
• High‑quality home recording
• Vintage hi‑fi systems
• Professional or enthusiast tape collections