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Yamaha KX-690 High-End 3-Kopf Stereo Cassette Deck – Schwarz
Zum Verkauf steht ein erstklassiges Yamaha KX-690 Tape Deck aus den späten 90er Jahren. Das Modell gehört zu den besten Kassettendecks von Yamaha und zeichnet sich durch überragende Klangqualität, extrem stabile Bandführung und umfangreiche Ausstattung aus.
Highlights & Technische Details:
Laufwerk: 3-Kopf-System (Permalloy-Aufnahmekopf, Amorph-Wiedergabekopf) mit echter Hinterbandkontrolle (Monitor)
Antrieb: 3 Motoren, Closed-Loop Doppel-Capstan-Antrieb für minimalen Gleichlaufschwankungen
Rauschunterdrückung: Dolby B, C, Dolby S und Dolby HX Pro
Einmessung:
Automatische Bandeinmessung (Auto Tape Tuning) & Play-Trim-Regler zur optimalen Hochtonanpassung
Spannung: 230V / 50 Hz (20 Watt)
Seriennummer: T041226TV
Zustand:
Optisch in sehr gutem, gepflegtem Zustand mit nur minimalen Gebrauchsspuren (siehe Fotos).
Display ist hell, klar und voll ablesbar.
Alle Tasten und Regler funktionieren einwandfrei.
Lieferumfang:
Yamaha KX-690 Cassette Deck (ohne weiteres Zubehör)
Hinweise zu Abholung & Versand:
Abholung:
Bevorzugt in Mönchengladbach inkl. Funktionsprüfung vor Ort.
Versand:
Sicherer und stoßfester Versand per DHL / Hermes möglich (Käufer übernimmt die Versandkosten).
Privatverkauf: Der Verkauf erfolgt unter Ausschluss jeglicher Gewährleistung, Garantie oder Rücknahme.
This is an ambitious ask. At €350, it sits well above the €156 median and also above the €310 75th percentile, so it needs to be cleaner or better documented than an average example to justify the premium.
The upside is that this is one of Yamaha’s more desirable three-head decks, with Dolby S, B/C, and HX Pro giving it real enthusiast appeal for playback and recording. If it’s genuinely excellent, has been serviced, and includes the original remote, manuals, or a recent belt/roller refresh, that helps a lot—but at this price I’d want proof it’s fully sorted, because aging transport parts and alignment issues can turn a nice deck into a project fast.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Yamaha stands as one of the world's most storied audio manufacturers, with roots extending far beyond consumer electronics. Founded in 1887 by Torakusu Yamaha in Hamamatsu, Japan, the company began as a reed organ manufacturer before expanding into pianos and eventually becoming a comprehensive musical instrument maker. This deep heritage in acoustics and materials science would prove foundational to its later audio ventures. The company operated under its original name, Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd., until 1987, when it was renamed Yamaha Corporation in honor of its centennial.
Yamaha's entry into high-fidelity audio proved transformative for the industry itself. In 1954, the company released the Yamaha Hi-Fi Player, widely recognized as the world's first audio component to bear the "Hi-Fi" designation in its name. The company subsequently built a comprehensive product portfolio spanning amplifiers—beginning with the acclaimed A-100 in 1960—speakers, turntables, and digital audio equipment. The NS-1000 speakers, introduced in 1974 with beryllium drivers, became iconic reference monitors. Yamaha also pioneered digital audio technology, shipping the world's first CD recorder in 1988.
Today, Yamaha occupies a distinctive position as a mid-to-high-end generalist rather than a niche specialist. The brand commands respect among both casual listeners and serious audiophiles, balancing accessibility with genuine engineering credibility. Its reputation rests on six decades of consistent innovation, proven reliability, and the unique advantage of applying musical instrument expertise to audio reproduction. Vintage Yamaha components remain highly sought by collectors, while current products maintain the brand's tradition of delivering performance and durability across multiple price tiers.
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