Kenwood KD-500
Kenwood KD-550
Not yet Kenwood's big push toward high-end but nevertheless sporting what was then becoming a widespread trend : composite materials !
So, the base is made of plastic granulates, stone powder and mineral fibers, all (com)pressed together under high heat.
The underside is formed so that no possible resonating cavity remains. This composite was later on used on lower-end Kenwood tables.
Available as a drive (KD-500) or with a stock tonearm (KD-550).
I'm sure the KD-500 would be a nice affordable drive to re-discover.
Kenwood KD-500 specifications
Title |
Value |
System: |
"studio turntable" |
manual operation |
Direct Drive |
Motor: |
DC servo-controlled |
Platter: |
30cm Ø, diecast aluminium |
Speeds: |
33 1/3 & 45rpm |
Pitch adjust: |
± 8% |
Wow & flutter: |
below 0,03% (WRMS) |
below 0,05% (DIN 45507) |
S/N ratio: |
-70dB (DIN 45500) |
Tonearm: |
static lateral balance |
S-shape, lightweight wand |
Eff. length: |
23,7cm |
Overhang: |
1,5cm |
Tracking error: |
± 1,5° |
Tracking force: |
0...4g |
Cartridge weight: |
5...12g |
Supplied cartridge: |
Kenwood V-46 (MM) |
Shape: |
0,5mil diamond, elliptical |
Output: |
0,3mV (1Khz, 5cm/s.) |
Frequency response: |
10Hz...25Khz |
Tracking force: |
1,5g (± 0,5g) |
Impedance: |
50kOhm |
Stylus: |
N-46 |
PC: |
9W |
Dimensions: |
50,2 x 16,2 x 38,2cm |
Weight: |
15,5kg (KD-550) |
14,9kg (KD-500) |
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