Kenwood KX-880 D specifications

Brand : Kenwood

General

connectors

Tech nical data

special features

the previous model: KX-880 G (without Dynamic-Bias System)

successor model: KX-880 HX (with Dolby Dolby HX Pro)

Other models from the same series:

number of inputs:
- Line (RCA-RCA R+L)
- microphone (6.35 mm Jack R+L, front)
number of outputs:
- Line (RCA-RCA R+L)
- headphones (6.35 mm Jack) with level control

heads: 2 (A/W-station wagon head: Amorphous Alloy, erase head: double-gap ferrite)
motor: 3 (1 sound Waves direct drive, 1 DC runner for the disc and the Mechanics)
tape speed: 4.75 cm/s
a rating of wow and flutter: 0,054 (EIAJ) / 0,027 % ()
band types: IEC type I / II / IV
frequency response (-20db level):
- 20 - 18,000 Hz (I)
- 20 - 19.000 Hz (II)
- 20 - 22,000 Hz (IV)
total harmonic distortion: 0.8% (0 dB VU, 1 kHz)
signal-to-noise ratio:
- 59 dB (without Dolby)
- 67 dB (Dolby B)
- 74 dB (Dolby C)
Auto-Reverse: no
title search: blank job-seekers to run, track scan function (Index Scan)
noise reduction: Dolby B / C
MPX-Filter : Yes, switchable
- (when recording on Timer is automatically the MPX Filter on)
Fader: no
Pitch-control: no
CD Synchro recording: No

3 motors-direct drive
Programmable DPSS-scan functions: vacancies, search, Re-Rec Standby, Title automatic play Index Scan, etc.
Linear real-time counter with DPSS-function display
S-TLLE-mode current consumption
high-Resolution fluorescence display with peak hold (Peak Hold), two-tone, calibrated from -36 dB to + 12 dB
the Rec Calibration Bias and Level controls
Dynamic-Bias System
significantly improved height headroom
headphone output with level control

Audio 06/1987 comparison test with eight records from 450 to 1,100 DM: "...the slightest noise... airy in filigree treble passages, ... exact, precise, plastic ...; ... excellent sound and excellent workmanship...": four (out of five possible) "ears".