Kenwood KT 9XG
A top-of-the-line digital stereo tuner from Kenwood with quartz synthesis, produced circa 1981.
Overview
The Kenwood KT-9XG is a stereo FM tuner, an early digital model with a quartz synthesizer for precise tuning. Kenwood marketed it as a high-end unit for the USA market. It offered stable reception with low distortion. The circuit is similar to the Kenwood KT-815, which suggests a place in a premium line of tuners from the early 1980s.
Specifications
| Tuning Range | 88 to 108 MHz |
| Features | Quartz synthesizer, wide/narrow IF, blue GDT IF filters, low distortion |
| Original Price | $200 (April 1983) |
Design
The KT-9XG tunes digitally with a quartz synthesizer, so station selection is accurate. The internal design is similar to the KT-815. It also has blue GDT IF filters for improved signal handling.
Context
Kenwood positioned the KT-9XG as a top-of-the-line model. It was one of the company's early digital tuners, and it shows the brand's move toward synthesized tuning in the high-fidelity market.
Market
A broken ferrite slug is a known repair issue for this model. Service manuals and schematics are available, so maintenance and restoration are doable. Current market listings show units priced around $250.
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