Yes, Dave the DR-1 has the pad lift feature and dual capstan. Glad to hear you like it! If I didnt’ already have a couple of Naks, I’d have snatched that one up!
There are simple protrusions on the top and bottom of the head that push the pressure pad away from the head.
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Lou Judson
Intuitive Audio
415-883-2689
On Apr 2, 2018, at 7:59 AM, Dave Radlauer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Lou and list,
>
> Thanks for mentioning the Nak DR-1. I was just about to chime in on this
> discussion in that regard > let's call it *a new thread on the lower priced
> Nakamichi decks appropriate for archiving*. DR-1 is the only in the DR
> series with manual playback azimuth adjustment.
>
> I've acquired several of these fine machines for the purpose, acquired
> through e-Bay, usually $350-425.00 in VG condition or recently serviced.
>
> I note the deck is dual capstan. But I don't know if the transport
> mechanism utilizes the felt-pad lift previously mentioned.
>
> Also remarkable is the astounding sound-to-noise ratio. My metering
> consistently shows a noise floor greater than -90 db, the lowest noise
> output I've seen from an analog device.
>
> I wonder if other Nakamichi owners have noticed the quietude of the
> circuitry/power supplies.
>
> And I appreciate that this Nak comes imprinted with my initials.
>
> Dave Radlauer
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