Kenwood KX 1003 (1977–1979)

A 3-head cassette deck from Kenwood's late-1970s lineup, with a gunmetal finish and the same design as the KX-1030.

Overview

The Kenwood KX 1003 is a 3-head, single compact cassette deck made from 1977 to 1979. It uses a 4-track, 2-channel stereo system with a tape speed of 4.76 cm/s. Inside, it shares its design with the Kenwood KX-1030. The main difference is the "gunmetal"-style finish. Kenwood built it as part of a series that includes the KX-603, though its exact place in the lineup is not documented.

Specifications

Years of manufacture	1977 - 1979
Track System	4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed	4.76 cm/s
Power consumption	13 watts
Dimensions	430 x 167 x 325 mm (W x H x D)
Weight	7.5 kg
Original price approx.	1'500 DM

Design

The Kenwood KX-1003 is the "gunmetal"-style version of the Kenwood KX-1030. It is technically identical to that model, with the same 3-head configuration and internal layout.

Market

A used, non-functional unit was listed for $135.00 as "Parts Only," and another was listed for 1400 RON on a Romanian audio site. Service manuals and schematics are available for download.

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