Kenwood DP-460 (1987–1989)
A compact Hi-Fi CD player from Kenwood’s late-1980s lineup, designed for high-quality playback of CD and CD-DA formats.
Overview
The Kenwood DP-460 is a single-disc compact disc player produced from 1987 to 1989. Made in Japan and finished in black, it was positioned as an affordable yet thoughtfully designed component in Kenwood’s early CD offerings. Marketed at just £159 in the UK upon release, the DP-460 was noted for its sensible ergonomics and functional feature set. It shares internal similarities with the Realistic CD-2300 of the same era, suggesting shared design or manufacturing lineage.
Specifications
| Product type | Compact Disc Player |
| Production years | 1987 – 1989 |
| Made in | Japan |
| Colour | Black |
| CD Changer Capacity | 1 disc |
| Frequency response | 20-20,000Hz ± IdB |
| Original price | £159 (UK, 1987) |
| DAC chip | Toshiba TD6709N |
| DAC clock frequency | 55.234 MHz (measured on X_o and X_in, pins 12 and 10) |
Design
The DP-460 uses a Toshiba TD6709N DAC chip, with a measured clock frequency of 55.234 MHz on the X_o and X_in pins (12 and 10). It was designed specifically for high-quality audio playback of CD and CD-DA formats, reflecting Kenwood’s focus on fidelity in their compact Hi-Fi line.
Context
The DP-460 was mentioned alongside models like the DP-770 D, DP-860, and DP-990 D in Kenwood’s product ecosystem, though no explicit hierarchy is documented. It entered the market during a period of rapid adoption of CD technology, offering a competitively priced option with practical design choices.
Market
Current listings show the DP-460 selling for as low as $25 to $40, typically through local cash sales or online marketplaces. A common maintenance note among users is that the internal gears may require greasing due to age, though this is considered an easy fix for vintage audio enthusiasts.
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