Kenwood KX-502
Documentation on the Kenwood KX-502 is thin. The record shows a single-deck cassette recorder from Kenwood, known today mostly through the aftermarket parts that keep it running. The unit turns up in a period hire price list from Walker Sound Ltd., where it was available for rental at £18.00, listed among mixing desks and digital players. That suggests professional-adjacent rental stock rather than a consumer showpiece.
The most concrete information comes from parts suppliers. A kit of four belts for the transport is available, made to measure. Replacement idler tires and a set of four reel caps are also offered, with the reel caps listed as compatible with the KX-502, KX-520, and KX-520 MKII. An OEM service manual exists in photocopy form, which is often the best a collector can hope for with a deck like this. No production years, original price, or audio performance specifications have surfaced, and no owner reviews or reliability notes are documented.
Known Specs
- Type: Cassette deck
- Replacement belts: kit of 4 (made to measure)
- Replacement idler tire: available
- Replacement reel caps: 4 pieces, shared with KX-520 and KX-520 MKII
- Service manual: OEM photocopy available
- Period rental rate: £18.00 (Walker Sound hire list)
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