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KX-500

Name: Yamaha KX-500
Brand: Yamaha

Yamaha

1988 – 1990

AnalogCassette DeckDiscontinued

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$54.32

About the KX-500

The Yamaha KX-500 is a vintage stereo cassette deck manufactured by Yamaha from 1988 to 1990 in Japan. It is a single compact cassette deck designed for high-quality tape recording and playback. The unit features a 2-head configuration with separate record/playback and erase heads, along with three motors for reliable tape transport. It supports Type I, Type II (CrO2), and Type IV (Metal) cassette tapes, with automatic tape type switching. The deck includes Dolby B and C noise reduction, HX Pro headroom extension technology, and a switchable MPX filter. Notable features include Play Trim for adjusting playback frequency response, a programmable title search function (9 titles), repeat segment and total playback modes, and adjustable output levels. The unit comes with optional remote control (RS-K5) and includes a timer switch for automated recording. It is no longer manufactured and is now a sought-after vintage audio component.

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