Kenwood KX‑650 (1979–80)
A two-head cassette deck made in Japan, supporting CrO2, FeCr, and Type I tapes with Dolby B noise reduction.
Overview
The Kenwood KX‑650 is a stereo cassette deck produced from 1979 to 1980 and made in Japan. It features a 2-head design with a 4-track, 2-channel system for standard compact cassettes. Known for clean playback and solid recording performance, it carries classic Kenwood styling and build quality. The unit supports Type I, FeCr, and CrO2 tapes and includes Dolby B noise reduction. Inputs include front mic (L/R) and rear line and DIN connectors. A service manual is available, indicating ongoing support for maintenance.
Specifications
| Tape Type Support | type I, FeCr, CrO2 |
| Noise Reduction | B |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz to 16kHz (CrO2 tape) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 64dB |
| Track System | 4-track, 2-channel |
| Input Sensitivity | 77.5mV (line), 0.19mV (mic) |
| Output Level | 0.775V (line) |
| Dimensions | 440 x 162 x 354mm |
| Weight | 6.5kg |
| Inputs | Mic x1 L/R (front); Line In L/R x1 (back); DIN x1 (back) |
| Type | 2-head, single compact cassette deck |
Design
The KX‑650 uses a 2-head design for separate record and playback functions, a common configuration for mid-to-high-end cassette decks of its era.
Market
A service manual for the KX‑650 is available at a regular price of $19.97, suggesting parts and repair documentation are accessible to collectors and restorers.
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