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Solid State Stereo Tape Deck (1970)

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The Kenwood KW-4066 is a high quality stereo tape deck which has been especially engineered to meet the highest standards and requirements of audio fans.

It is a dependable, one motor, three head system which employs all silicon transistor recording and playback preamplifiers.

It has been designed so that it can be readily panel mounted to form an integral part of you HiFi system.

Specifications

Track system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system

Heads: 1 x record, 1 x play, 1 x erase

Reel size: up to 7 inch reel

Equalization: NAB

Tape speeds: 1 ⁷⁄₈  3 ³⁄₄  7 ¹⁄₂ ips

Wow and flutter: 0.15% (7 ¹⁄₂ ips)

Frequency response: 25Hz to 20kHz (7 ¹⁄₂ ips)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 50dB

Total harmonic distortion: 0.6%

Input: 100mV (line), 0.55mV (mic)

Output: 0.775V (line)

Semiconductors: 16 x transistors, 6 x diodes

Dimensions: 16 x 7-1/16 x 12-11/16 inches

Weight: 22lbs

Accessories: 7" reel, connecting cords, reel caps, reel adjusting discs

Year: 1970

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 4 head Sosslid State Streo Tape Deck

Kenwood's KW-5066 is equipped with epoch-making Recording Bias Adjustment, high Speed full Track Erase System, Sound-on-Sound and Echo Recordings with Level Control etc., which will no doubt recall the real pleasures of Recording most tape decks have been long passed by.  Its recording and reproduction quality is needless to say refined by low noise pre-amplifiers. Add on your line-up and fully make use of  this Super Recording machine, KW-5066.

Special Features

Recording Bias Adjustment System permits the most desiderable bias for high fidelity recording on the recorder for a specific tape by the incorporated test signal oscillator.

 The exclusive Full Track Erase head with triple safety mechanism for rewinding provides instant full track erase of a pre-recorded tape.

 Easy-to read large size dual illuminated VU meters on the front panel ensures accurate recording and playback levels.

 Separate Input and Output level Control for easy monitoring.

 The exclusive DIN connector permits easy dubbing.

 Easy loading by one hand.

Sophisticated special recording can be done by setting only Sound-on -Sound and Echo recording level control and switch on front panel.

 Auto-Stop mechanism built into the head housing and 4-digit tape counter.

 Low-noise Silicon Transistors are used in special record and playback pre-amplifiers for high signal-to-noise ratio and low distortion.

 A Tape  Monitor Switch enables a fast, easy means to check sound immediately before and after it is recorded during the recording process.

 Three tape speeds to suit your recording requirements - 71/2 ips and 33-/4 ips speeds for high fidelity recordings and 1-7/8 ips for speech recordings

Noise Filter enables one to eliminate undesirable hiss noise on pre-recorded tape.

Specifications

Recording System:  4-Track Stereo/Mono recording and playback

Tape speeds:  7-1/2 ips, 3-3/4 ips 1-7/8 ips

Reels: Standard NAB 7" or smaller

Frequency Response:

25 - 20,000 Hz at 7-1/2 ips

25 - 12,000 Hz at 3-3/4 ips

25 - 6,000 Hz at 1-7/8 ips

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  better than 50 dB

Harmonic Distortion (Preamp):  less than 0,6% at 0 dBs (0,775 V)

Wow and Flutter (Playback): 

At 7-1/2 ips :  less than 0,15% (RMS); 0,08% (WRMS)

At 3-3/4 ips : less than 0,25% (RMS); 0,10% (WRMS)

At 1-7/8 ips :  less than 0,35% (RMS); 0,15% (WRMS)

Recording Time (4-Track Stereo)

1 hrs at 7-1/2 ips

2 hrs at 3-3/4 ips

4 hrs at 1-7/8 ips

Fast Wind/Rwind Time:  within 150 sec. With 1200 ft tape

Level Indicator:  Two VU Meters

Inputs Sensitivity/Impedance: 

Mic :  63 dBs (0,55 mV)/ 50 k Ω

Line :  18 dBs (100 mV)/ 100 k Ω

Output Level/Impedance:

Line :  0 dBs (0,775 V)/ 100 k Ω

Headphone :  28 dBs (30 mV)/ 8 Ω or more

DIN Connector: 

Input Sensitivity/Impednce:  38 dBs (9.8 mV) / 100 k Ω

Output level/Impedance:  0 dB (0,775 V)/ 3 k Ω

Equalizer:  NAB (record and Playback)

Heads:  4 Heads - Playback ; Recording, Erase and Full-track Erase

Bias Frequency:  approx 85 kHz

Transistors:  19 low-noise silicon transistor

Diodes:  2

Operating Position: Horizontal or Verical

Power Requirement:  110 - 120 V;  220 - 240V, AC 50/60 Hz

Dimensions (W x H x D):  16-1/2" x 7" x 15-1/2"

Weight:  24 lbs

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1946 – Kasuga Radio Co. Ltd. in Komagane City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan was founded by group of young entrepreneurs to manufacture sophisticated high-fidelity electronic components and amateur radio equipment.

Kenwood- combination of the name “Ken,” which is common in both America and Japan, and “Wood,” referenced the durable substance as well as the first overseas office in Hollywood.

1947 – Manufactures high-performance radio parts

1949 – Created the first-ever high-frequency transformer

1950 – Renamed as Kasuga Radio Industry Corporation

1955 – Established Tokyo office and begins mass production of audio, communications and measuring equipment.

1957 – Developed and manufactured the first FM tuner in Japan.

1960 – Company was renamed Trio Corporation. Trio’s products were rebranded by the Lafayette Radio Company, with a focus on citizens’ band radio.

1962 – Launched the industry’s first transistor amplifier

1963 – The first overseas office in Los Angeles County, California, USA

1972 – Releases KW-5066 R-R stereo tape deck

1977 – Launched Kenwood’s series of “Integrated Amplifier” stereo power amplifiers

1978 – Entered the commercial wireless radio equipment field

1980 – Released stereo cassette deck KX-1060 and launched car audio systems in the U.S.

1982 – Introduced portable FM radio.

1983 – First compact disc player.

1986 – Trio bought Kenwood and renamed itself Kenwood.

1991 – Released stereo double cassette deck KX-W8030. Developed the radio systems for F1 world championship race and began an official supplier contract with the Team McLaren.

1994 – Entered digital mobile phones

2008 – Kenwood made a deal to merge with JVC and formed a new holding company known as JVCKenwood.

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