KENWOOD KX-3080
¥ 25,000 (around 1996)
Commentary
This is a cassette deck that simply pursues sound quality.
Uses a power loading mechanism that can open / close the cassette door with one touch operation.
Equipped with a Dolby noise reduction B/C to reduce tape hissing.
In addition, Dolby HX-Pro is installed.
Features include DPSS, Rec Volume / Rec balance control, Auto Tape Selector, System Control and Headphone Jack.
Model Rating
| Type | Stereo cassette deck |
| Track system | 4-track, 2-channel stereo |
| Recording system | AC bias (frequency : 105 kHz) |
| Heads | Recording : 1 hard permalloy Erase Head x1 |
| Motor | 2 DC Motors |
| Wow flutter | 0.07%(WRMS) |
| Early winding time | Approximately 90 seconds (C-60) |
| Frequency characteristic | TypeI tape : 20 hz to 18 khz ± 3 db TypeII tape : 20 Hz to 18 kHz ± 3 dB TypeIV tape : 20 Hz to 19 kHz ± 3 dB |
| Overall signal-to-noise ratio | 56 dB (Dolby NR OFF, 250nWb/m, metal tape) 59dB(Dolby NR OFF) 67dB(Dolby NR B) 74dB(Dolby NR C) |
| Distortion factor | 1.7% (315 Hz, 3rd H. D., 250nWb/m, metal tape) |
| Input Sensitivity / Impedance | Line : 100mV/34k Ω |
| Output Level / Impedance | Line : 775mV/1k Ω Headphone : 0.5mV/32 Ω |
| Power supply voltage | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz |
| Rated power consumption | 20W (Electrical Appliance and Material Control Law) |
| Maximum external dimensions | Width 440x Height 124x Depth 374 mm |
| Weight | 4.6kg |