Technical Details
Brand: Denon
Model:DH-510
Category:Super High Fidelity
Application:Studio
Electronic:Solid State
Country of Manufacture:Japan
Release dates:1980 - 1985
Original Price: $1350
Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB
Speeds: 3 3/4, 7 1/2
Max Reel Size("): 10.5"
Number of heads: 3
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
# Motors: 3
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 110-120v, 220-240v
Frequency Response:see test report
Wow and Flutter:0.045% at 15 ips, 0.055% at 7½ ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:playback 63 dB, record 59 dB
Sound quality rating:7 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 7 / 10
Additional Details
Description
A two speed (7½ & 15 ips) half-track stereo recorder, solidly built. with a 10½ NAB reel capacity and an excellent tape-tensioning sytem. Features included three heads, three motors, separate bias and recording EQ adjustments for each channel and solenoid transport controls.
Additional Info
Channel separation: 63 dB / Distortion via tape (at 1kHz): see test report / Rewind speed: 87 seconds for 1800ft LP tape (7″) / Half-track stereo
DH-510 Review page 26 High-fidelity August 1981