JVC KD-V6 Cassette Deck
The KD-V6 was a discrete three-head cassette deck manufactured by the JVC Corporation. It had the following features.
- Three heads including SA recording head for super sound plus monitor convenience
- Computer-controlled precision two-motor full-logic mechanism
- Digital Peak Display with memory
- DC-configured amps for higher signal integrity
- Computer controlled conveniences: Index Scan, Block Repeat, Music Scan
- Auto Rec Mute, 2-way Digital Counter
- Remote Control (optional R-70E)
- Dolby B/C noise reduction systems for low-noise recording/play
Specification
| Model Name | KD-V6 |
| Frequency response (metal) | 20 Hz to 19 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Frequency response (chrome) | 20 Hz to 19 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Frequency response (normal) | 20 Hz to 18 kHz (±3 dB) |
| SNR (metal) | 58 dB |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.16 % |
| Crosstalk | 65 dB (1 kHz) |
| Channel Separation | 40 dB (1 kHz) |
| Number of Heads | Discrete 3-head configuration |
| Recording Head | Sen-Alloy |
| Playback Head | Metaperm |
| Erase Head | 2-gap Ferrite |
| Motors | Electronic Governor, DC Motor × 2 |
| Fast Forward/Rewind Time | 100-seconds with C60 |
| Line-in Sensitivity/Impedance | 80 mV/80 kΩ |
| Line-out Level/Impedance | 0 to 500 mV/5 kΩ |
| Headphones | 0 to 0.6 mW/8 Ω |
| Dimensions | 435 mm × 110 mm × 282 mm |
| Mass | 4.5 kg |
Cost/eBay
The KD-V6 was a highly desirable piece of engineering that audiophiles seek even today. A good working one in mint condition can sell for well over hundreds of pounds.