Kenwood - KX-880SR 'Basic X1' Direct Drive Audio-cassette deck
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This refurbished Kenwood KX-880SR ‘Basic X1’ direct-drive cassette deck was produced between 1983 and 1988, is in excellent physical condition and has been tested and works.
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Description from the seller
Rare Kenwood direct drive deck with amorphous heads.
The Kenwood Basic X1 (also sold as the KX-880SR) is a high-quality, vintage 2-head direct drive cassette deck that was produced between 1983 and 1988. The device is part of Kenwood's renowned Basic series and is known for its reliable running gear and high sound quality.
Key features and technique
Sankyo Direct-Drive running gear. The deck uses a beltless Sankyo mechanism in which the capstan is driven directly. This is the same basic system that was also used in well-known Nakamichi cassette decks (such as the BX-300), which ensures a very stable band speed.
Amorphous recording/display head. According to the data on Hifi-Wiki, the deck has a wear-resistant amorphous alloy head for recording and display, combined with a ferrite erasing head.
Extensive tape selection and noise cancellation. The device supports Type I (Normal), Type II (CrO2) and Type IV (Metal) cassettes. For noise cancellation, both Dolby B and Dolby C are built-in, including a switchable MPX filter for FM recordings.
Useful search functions. The deck is equipped with DPSS (Direct Program Search System) and Blank Search to quickly skip songs or find empty pieces of tape.
Technical specifications
The specifications below come from the device's manual on HiFi Engine and Hifi-Wiki.
Property Specification
Type 2-cup single cassette deck (4-track, 2-channel stereo)
Engines 3 motors (1x FG servo direct-drive capstan, 2x DC motor)
Frequency range 20 Hz – 17 kHz (Normal), 20 Hz – 18 kHz (CrO2), 20 Hz – 21 kHz (Metal)
Signal-to-noise ratio 59 dB (without Dolby), 67 dB (Dolby B), 74 dB (Dolby C)
Wow and Flutter 0.027% (WRMS) / ±0.08% (DIN)
Distortion (THD) Less than 0.8% (at 1 kHz)
Connections Cinch (RCA) in/out, 2x 6.3 mm microphone input, adjustable 6.3 mm headphone output
Dimensions & Weight 440 x 111 x 322mm, 5.9 kg
Heads cleaned and demagnetized.
Sounds excellent
New green led light
speed set correct.
Record-play tested well. All works fine.
Contacts cleaned
Heads are as new.
New pinchroller!
Oiled
No idler tire, but gear.
Long term tested
Carefully insured shipped
Seller's Story
With a passion for technology and sound, we offer a varied selection, mainly of analog audio equipment, for every budget. Everything is checked, tested, cleaned, and usually refurbished as well. Shipping in sturdy packaging and pickup is always possible near Hoorn/Alkmaar.
Translated by Google TranslateRare Kenwood direct drive deck with amorphous heads.
The Kenwood Basic X1 (also sold as the KX-880SR) is a high-quality, vintage 2-head direct drive cassette deck that was produced between 1983 and 1988. The device is part of Kenwood's renowned Basic series and is known for its reliable running gear and high sound quality.
Key features and technique
Sankyo Direct-Drive running gear. The deck uses a beltless Sankyo mechanism in which the capstan is driven directly. This is the same basic system that was also used in well-known Nakamichi cassette decks (such as the BX-300), which ensures a very stable band speed.
Amorphous recording/display head. According to the data on Hifi-Wiki, the deck has a wear-resistant amorphous alloy head for recording and display, combined with a ferrite erasing head.
Extensive tape selection and noise cancellation. The device supports Type I (Normal), Type II (CrO2) and Type IV (Metal) cassettes. For noise cancellation, both Dolby B and Dolby C are built-in, including a switchable MPX filter for FM recordings.
Useful search functions. The deck is equipped with DPSS (Direct Program Search System) and Blank Search to quickly skip songs or find empty pieces of tape.
Technical specifications
The specifications below come from the device's manual on HiFi Engine and Hifi-Wiki.
Property Specification
Type 2-cup single cassette deck (4-track, 2-channel stereo)
Engines 3 motors (1x FG servo direct-drive capstan, 2x DC motor)
Frequency range 20 Hz – 17 kHz (Normal), 20 Hz – 18 kHz (CrO2), 20 Hz – 21 kHz (Metal)
Signal-to-noise ratio 59 dB (without Dolby), 67 dB (Dolby B), 74 dB (Dolby C)
Wow and Flutter 0.027% (WRMS) / ±0.08% (DIN)
Distortion (THD) Less than 0.8% (at 1 kHz)
Connections Cinch (RCA) in/out, 2x 6.3 mm microphone input, adjustable 6.3 mm headphone output
Dimensions & Weight 440 x 111 x 322mm, 5.9 kg
Heads cleaned and demagnetized.
Sounds excellent
New green led light
speed set correct.
Record-play tested well. All works fine.
Contacts cleaned
Heads are as new.
New pinchroller!
Oiled
No idler tire, but gear.
Long term tested
Carefully insured shipped
Seller's Story
With a passion for technology and sound, we offer a varied selection, mainly of analog audio equipment, for every budget. Everything is checked, tested, cleaned, and usually refurbished as well. Shipping in sturdy packaging and pickup is always possible near Hoorn/Alkmaar.
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Era
1900-2000
Brand
Kenwood
Model
KX-880SR 'Basic X1' Direct Drive
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Excellent
Number of objects
1
Includes
Power cord, Refurbished
Weight
10 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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