Yamaha KX-690

Data[edit]

General

  • Manufacturer: Yamaha
  • Model: KX-690
  • Type: Single
  • Years of manufacture: 1996-2002
  • Made in: Malaysia
  • Color: titanium, black
  • Remote control: optional (RKX-1)
  • Power consumption: 16 watts
  • Dimensions: 435 mm × 127 mm × 280 mm (W × H × D)
  • Weight: 5 kg
  • Original price approx.: 750 DM (55,000 ¥ in Japan)


Connections

  • Number of inputs:
    • Line
  • Number of outputs:
    • Line

Headphones

Technical data

  • Sound heads: 3
  • Motors: 3
  • Synchronization fluctuations: ±0.04 % WRMS /0.07 % DIN (Stereo 10/97, p. 54: 0.13 /0.19 DIN (weighted/unweighted)
  • Band types: Type I, II, IV
  • Frequency response:
    • Type I: 20-18,000 Hz ±3 dB.

Type II: 20-19,000 Hz ±3 dB Type IV: 20-21,000 Hz ±3 dB

  • Distortion factor: <0,8 %
  • Signalrauschabstand: >60 dB
    • Chrome: Dolby NR C: 75 dBA, Dolby NR S: 80 dBA
    • Metal: Dolby NR C: 77 dBA, Dolby NR S: 82.5 dBA (according to Stereo 10/97, p. 54)

Auto Reverse: no

  • Title search: yes
  • Dolby: B / C / S / HX PRO
  • MPX filter: switchable
  • Fader: yes
  • Pitch control: no
  • CD synchro recording: no

Special Features

  • Dual-capstan drive
  • Timer switch
  • automatic title playback
  • automatic tape type switching
  • Counter memory
  • real-time counter
  • Repeat Segment and Total
  • HX-Pro
  • calibration computer
  • Bias Control
  • Play Trim
  • Headphone output level control
  • Secondary controls under cover flap

Remarks[edit]

  • as so often with Yamaha the cassette compartment is opened mechanically

Pictures[edit]

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Reports[edit]

Tests:

  • Stereo 10/1997: very good, 2 stars. "With all the higher recorder consecrations including double Capstan and Dolby S".
  • Stereoplay 5/1997: 16 points, good. (From summer 1998 other counting: 32 points, good)


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