The LX-5 and LX-3 are simple to operate because their complexity is internal. Microprocessor-controlled transports handle tape gently no matter which function you command. Automatic faders smoothly change recording level for you. Dolby-C noise reduction virtually eliminates tape hiss while B-type NR is compatible with your older tapes. And there are the Nakamichi “standards” — the exclusive Diffused- Resonance Dual-Capstan transport that eliminates scrape flutter and modulation noise, the superior performance of Nakamichi heads and electronics.