JVC KD-X1 Cassette Deck
The KD-X1, consisting of KD-X1BK, and KD-X1SL, were logic-control cassette decks manufactured by the JVC Corporation. They had the following features.
- Touch-operated logic circuit for tape transport
- Separate record level controls
- 6-LED peak level indicator for each channel
- ANRS/Dolby B noise reduction to reduce hiss noise
- High-performance metal tape compatibility
- Low-noise automatic input selector
- Gear/oil-damped system
Specification
| Model Name | KD-X1 |
| Frequency response (metal) | 40 Hz to 15 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Frequency response (chrome) | 40 Hz to 15 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Frequency response (normal) | 40 Hz to 14 kHz (±3 dB) |
| SNR (metal) | 58 dB |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.2 % |
| Crosstalk | 60 dB (1 kHz) |
| Channel Separation | 40 dB (1 kHz) |
| Number of Heads | 2 |
| Recording Head | Metaperm |
| Playback Head | Metaperm |
| Erase Head | 2-gap Ferrite |
| Motors | Electronic Governor, DC Motor |
| Fast Forward/Rewind Time | 100-seconds with C60 |
| Line-in Sensitivity/Impedance | 80 mV/100 kΩ |
| Line-out Level/Impedance | 300 mV/5 kΩ |
| Headphones | - |
| Dimensions | 435 mm × 115 mm × 237 mm |
| Mass | 3.5 kg |
Cost/eBay
The KD-X2 was a basic range tape deck that is still desirable today. A good working one in mint condition can sell for well over fifty pounds or more.