Luxman K322 Cassette deck

In terms of design, function, and performance, this machine can be safely classified as a "classic of the genre. A typical tape pulling mechanism with two DC motors, which has long been proven to be simple and reliable. The recording/playback channel is built according to the classical scheme. A gentleman's set of functions, minimally necessary for today - the Dolby B and C systems, the HC Pro dynamic submagnetization, the pilot tone suppression filter for the tuner recording. The unit has a sub-magnetization level adjustment, which will allow, with some skill, to adjust the recording channel to the properties of the used magnetic tape. As with most modern decks, the type of tape used is determined automatically by the windows on the cassette. As a useful addition, Luxman K322 has a mode to remember the breakpoint when rewinding and to return to the position where you started recording. In this case the deck will automatically remain in the "recording standby" mode. In addition, the unit automatically forms a five-second pause in the recording program when you press the "Record Mute" key. The design of the front panel is quite well thought out, austere and even somewhat ascetic. The arrangement of the controls is quite well thought out and convenient. The only thing that "stung the eye" was the disproportionately small rewind keys and the record balance control moved to the right. In our opinion, it would have been logical to swap them with the magnetizing current regulator. The deck's indicator glows with a soft, pleasant orange light. And although it has no peak value memory, it is pleasant and comfortable to work with. The recording quality demonstrated by the deck was on par. Due to the use of a universal record-playback head in the unit, the maximum recording level was a bit lower as compared to other samples. But the range of magnetizing current variation, in our opinion, is too large (especially considering the absence of a through channel).