JVC KD-85 Stereo Cassette Deck Tape Player Recorder Tested

JVC KD-85 Stereo Cassette Deck Tape Player Recorder - Tested Read

Condition:

Offering a rare and meticulously engineered machine, this pre-owned/ used unit is suitable for either use, parts, or repair. During playback, slight pressure on the cassette within the holster is required to mitigate a clicking noise, likely stemming from misaligned gear teeth. However, playback speed is accurately calibrated, and essential features such as lights, VU meter, boards, switches, and controllers are fully operational. Notably, a plastic or glass cover/ screen for the cassette deck holster is missing, and the metal cover exhibits visible scratches. Despite these cosmetic imperfections, the machine delivers impressive audio quality, which can be further enhanced by applying pressure to the cassette deck.

Additional Notes/ Specifications:

Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck

Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo

Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s

Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase

Motor: frequency controlled DC servo

Tape Type: type I, FeCr, CrO2

Noise Reduction: ANRS

Frequency Response: 30Hz to 16kHz  (Cr02 tape)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 61dB  (ANRS)

Wow and Flutter: 0.05%

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.4%

Input: 80mV (line), 0.2mV (mic)

Output: 0.5V (line)

Semiconductors: 18 x IC, 65 x transistors, 94 x diodes, 5 x zener diodes

Dimensions: 450 x 158 x 327mm

Weight: 9.9kg

Year: 1978

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