JVC KD-VR5 Cassette Deck
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The KD-VR5 was an auto-reverse cassette deck manufactured by the JVC Corporation. It had the following features.
- Hi-Fi U-Turn quick auto-reverse system with Flip Reverse Head
- Digital Peak Display with memory
- Auto Fader for smooth transitions
- Computer-controlled precision two-motor full-logic mechanism
- Compu-Scanning Control: Index Scan, Blank Search, Music Scan
- Blank Skip, Auto Rec Mute, 2-way Digital Counter
- JVC-exclusive Sen-Alloy (SA) head for better sound
- Dolby B/C noise reduction systems for low-noise recording/play
Specification
Model Name | KD-VR5 |
Frequency response (metal) | 30 Hz to 16 kHz (±3 dB) |
Frequency response (chrome) | 30 Hz to 16 kHz (±3 dB) |
Frequency response (normal) | 30 Hz to 15 kHz (±3 dB) |
SNR (metal) | 58 dB |
Wow and Flutter | 0.16 % |
Crosstalk | 55 dB (1 kHz) |
Channel Separation | 40 dB (1 kHz) |
Number of Heads | 2 |
Recording Head | Sen-Alloy |
Playback Head | Sen-Alloy |
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/35 kΩ |
Line-out Level/Impedance | 300 mV/5 kΩ |
Headphones | 0.3 mW/8 Ω |
Dimensions | 435 mm × 110 mm × 282 mm |
Mass | 4.7 kg |
Cost/eBay
The KD-VR5 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.