Kenwood KX-7050 S (1993–1994)
The Kenwood KX-7050 S is a three-head stereo cassette deck with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $340. It was one of only two Dolby S cassette decks ever submitted for review, which shows how slowly that noise reduction system caught on. The deck has Dolby B, C, and S noise reduction, plus HX-Pro. The three-head layout allows tape monitoring through the record path.
Contemporary review coverage was limited but positive. Ters Audio praised the KX-7050S for successfully combining features, sound engineering, and high-tech Dolby S at an attractive price. It called the deck good value and "strongly endorsed."
Surviving listings show the deck was sold in Japan and Eastern Europe, with some units marked for 100V operation. One Russian listing describes a unit in ideal condition with the remote included and preventive maintenance performed. The original remote is no longer available from Kenwood, though replacement pressure rollers can still be sourced. Service and owner's manuals remain available for free download.
Known specs:
- 3-head cassette deck with tape monitor (through-channel)
- Dolby B/C/S noise reduction and HX-Pro
- Production years disputed (1993–1994 per hifi-wiki.com; 1990 per a Russian listing)
- Original MSRP: $340
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