TASCAM has updated its best-selling combination CD players/cassette recorders to the CD-A550. Like TASCAM's CD-200, the new model uses TEAC's new CD-5020A drive mechanism, designed for audio playback with a smooth loading drawer and low clamping noise. New features include MP3 and WAV file playback, CD Text display, Auto Cue and Auto Ready. Also new is the digital output and pitch control for both the CD and cassette mechanisms.

 

The CD-A550 is a combination CD player and cassette recorder with unbalanced phono inputs and outputs. Contractor-specific features such as power-on play, a wired remote control, rackmountable design and CD shock memory ensure reliable performance. RCA unbalanced inputs/outputs for Tape and CD.

Common outputs which can be selected sources as Tape or Auto or Mix RCA coaxial output for CD digital out

CD-Tape continuous play
CD to Tape dubbing include Edit dubbing
Power on play (CD and Tape), Power on record (Tape only)
Mono mix (CD and Tape)
3 U Rack mountable
CD-DA (support CD-R and CD-RW disc), MP3 and WAV file play
Various time display (CD-DA: Lap, Remain, Total remain MP3: Elapsed)
CD Text and ID3 tag
Auto Cue, Auto Ready, Cue Call and Incremental Play
Shock-proof memory
Pitch control for CD (±12.5%) and cassette (±10%)
Auto reverse cassette playback and recording
Dolby B noise reduction
REC mute
Return to Zero
Tape type: normal, chrome and metal (play only)
55-key Wireless Remote control