Yamaha KX-200 Cassette Deck

The KX-200 is a solid performer that comes with only the features you really need. It has title skip/search functionality as well as the both Dolby system B & C on board. Solid built quality as you would expect from a Yamaha out of the 80ties that will not disappoint and bring your tape library back to life.

The below service was carried out to make it perform at stock performance;

• Replacement of Capstan Belt
• Replacement of Logice Control Belt
• Replacement of pinch roller
• Lubrication of moving parts
• Cleaning of heads and capstan with chemical
• Demgagnetisation of heads
• Speed calibration
• Playback level calibration
• Full function test

Below is a test recording made with the KX200 and played back by it:

Specifications

Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck

Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo

Tape Speed: 4.76 cm/s

Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase

Motor: 1 x DC servo, 1 x DC

Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal

Noise Reduction: B, C

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 16kHz  (Metal tape)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 74dB  (dolby C)

Wow and Flutter: 0.08%

Total Harmonic Distortion: 1.0%

Input: 50mV (line)

Output: 0.36V (line)

Dimensions: 435 x 112 x 272mm

Weight: 4.2kg

Year: 1986