Difference between revisions of "Kenwood KD-550"
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| − | ''' | + | '''General''' |
| − | * | + | * Manufacturer: [[Kenwood]] |
| − | * | + | * Model: KD-550 |
| − | * | + | * Year of manufacture: 1976 - 1978 |
| − | * | + | * Made in: Japan |
| − | * | + | * Color: ACRB frame (anti-resonance compression base) White / Gray |
| − | * | + | * Power consumption: 9 W |
| − | * | + | * Dimensions: 502 x 162 x 382 mm |
| − | * | + | * Weight: 15.5 kg |
| − | * | + | * Original price approx.: 900 DM (April 1977 paid) |
| − | ''' | + | '''Connections''' |
| − | * | + | * Outputs: 1 x Cinch |
| − | ''' | + | '''Technical data''' |
| − | * | + | * Drive: direct drive |
| − | * Motor: | + | * Motor: servo-controlled contactless DC motor |
| − | * | + | * Speed: 33/45 rpm |
| − | * | + | * Synchronisation fluctuations: < 0,03% * Rumble noise level: -70 dB |
| − | * | + | * Rumble noise ratio: -70 dB |
| − | * | + | * Turntable: cast aluminium 1,5kg |
| − | * | + | * Operating mode: |
* Pitch: +-8% | * Pitch: +-8% | ||
| − | * | + | * Tonearm: static and laterally balanced S-shaped light alloy tube tonearm |
| − | * | + | * Cartridge: Denon DI-110 (standard in Germany was the system Kenwood V 46), permissible cartridge weight 5.0 - 12.0 grams |
| − | ''' | + | '''Special Features''' |
| − | + | First record player made of a mixture of plastic, rock and glass fibre pressed under high pressure and temperature to eliminate resonances completely. According to the original instruction manual, the resonance-free frame is made of "special material, formed under high pressure. The material consists of a homogeneous combination of mineral (stone powder, glass fibres) and chemical components (calcium carbide, unsaturated polyester resins)." Which also explains the relatively high weight of 15.5kg. | |
| − | ''' | + | '''Other''' |
| − | * | + | * Very durable unit, my KD 550 has been running since April 1977, sometimes excessively. |
| − | == | + | == Remarks == |
| − | * | + | * Other models in the same series: |
| + | * [[Kenwood KD-500]] | ||
* [[Kenwood KD-550]] | * [[Kenwood KD-550]] | ||
* [[Kenwood KD-750]] | * [[Kenwood KD-750]] | ||
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* [[Kenwood KD-2055]] | * [[Kenwood KD-2055]] | ||
* [[Kenwood KD-3055]] | * [[Kenwood KD-3055]] | ||
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| − | == | + | == Pictures == |
| − | * | + | * Image: Kenwood KD-550 |
| − | [[ | + | [[Image:KenwoodKD-550.JPG]] |
| − | * | + | * Excerpt from brochure: Kenwood KD-550 |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Kenwood KD-500-550-Prospekt-2.jpg]] |
| − | == | + | == Reports == |
== Links == | == Links == | ||
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| + | [[Category:Turntables]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:25, 12 May 2020
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: Kenwood
- Model: KD-550
- Year of manufacture: 1976 - 1978
- Made in: Japan
- Color: ACRB frame (anti-resonance compression base) White / Gray
- Power consumption: 9 W
- Dimensions: 502 x 162 x 382 mm
- Weight: 15.5 kg
- Original price approx.: 900 DM (April 1977 paid)
Connections
- Outputs: 1 x Cinch
Technical data
- Drive: direct drive
- Motor: servo-controlled contactless DC motor
- Speed: 33/45 rpm
- Synchronisation fluctuations: < 0,03% * Rumble noise level: -70 dB
- Rumble noise ratio: -70 dB
- Turntable: cast aluminium 1,5kg
- Operating mode:
- Pitch: +-8%
- Tonearm: static and laterally balanced S-shaped light alloy tube tonearm
- Cartridge: Denon DI-110 (standard in Germany was the system Kenwood V 46), permissible cartridge weight 5.0 - 12.0 grams
Special Features
First record player made of a mixture of plastic, rock and glass fibre pressed under high pressure and temperature to eliminate resonances completely. According to the original instruction manual, the resonance-free frame is made of "special material, formed under high pressure. The material consists of a homogeneous combination of mineral (stone powder, glass fibres) and chemical components (calcium carbide, unsaturated polyester resins)." Which also explains the relatively high weight of 15.5kg.
Other
- Very durable unit, my KD 550 has been running since April 1977, sometimes excessively.
Remarks[edit]
- Other models in the same series:
- Kenwood KD-500
- Kenwood KD-550
- Kenwood KD-750
- Kenwood KD-1033
- Kenwood KD-2055
- Kenwood KD-3055
Pictures[edit]
- Image: Kenwood KD-550
- Excerpt from brochure: Kenwood KD-550
