JVC KD-V220 Cassette Deck
The KD-V220, consisting of KD-V220SL (silver), and KD-V220BK (black) were full-logic control cassette decks manufactured by the JVC Corporation. They had the following features.
- Precision two-motor full-logic mechanism
- 2-colour flourescent peak meter for high readability
- Dolby B/C noise reduction systems for low-noise recording/play
- Computer Shift Control: Simple two-key touch for versatile operation
- Music Scan to cue to the beginning of current or next song
Specification
| Model Name | KD-V220 |
| Frequency response (metal) | 40 Hz to 15 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Frequency response (chrome) | 40 Hz to 15 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Frequency response (normal) | 40 Hz to 14 kHz (±3 dB) |
| SNR (metal) | 58 dB |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.20 % |
| Crosstalk | 60 dB (1 kHz) |
| Channel Separation | 40 dB (1 kHz) |
| Number of Heads | 2 |
| Recording Head | Metaperm |
| Playback Head | Metaperm |
| Erase Head | 2-gap Ferrite |
| Motors | Electronic Governor, DC Motor × 2 |
| Fast Forward/Rewind Time | 95-seconds with C60 |
| Line-in Sensitivity/Impedance | 80 mV/100 kΩ |
| Line-out Level/Impedance | 300 mV/5 kΩ |
| Headphones | 0.3 mW/8 Ω |
| Dimensions | 435 mm × 109 mm × 228 mm |
| Mass | 3.5 kg |
Cost/eBay
The KD-V220 was a highly desirable piece of engineering that audiophiles seek even today. A good working one in mint condition can sell for well over a hundred pounds.