Kenwood – KX-40 – Stereo Cassette Deck – 2-Head – Serviced (New Belts/Cleaned)

For sale: a Kenwood KX-40 Stereo Cassette Deck, a vintage Japanese cassette recorder featuring a brushed aluminium front panel, mechanical transport controls and Dolby noise reduction.

The KX-40 offers a classic analogue cassette experience, with dedicated recording controls, illuminated peak-level meters and support for different tape formulations.

This particular unit has been serviced and is fully working, making it a nice addition to a vintage hi-fi setup.

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Cosmetic Condition:

Good Used Vintage Condition

The cassette deck remains in presentable condition, especially considering its age.

• Brushed aluminium front panel with minor signs of use.

• Buttons, knobs and switches appear complete.

• Some discoloration and visible marks on the metal top cover.

• A few circular marks and patches on the top surface.

• Normal age-related wear around the casing and rear panel.

• No obvious major structural damage.

Please examine the photographs carefully for a complete impression of its cosmetic condition.

Working Condition:

Fully Working – Serviced

The Kenwood KX-40 has been serviced and is confirmed to be fully working.

Service Performed:

According to the service label dated 16 October 2026, the following maintenance was carried out:

• Replaced the cassette transport belts.

• Cleaned the cassette heads.

• Cleaned the pinch roller.

Specs:

• Tape Heads: 2 (Amorphous alloy recording/playback head, double-gap ferrite erase head)

• Motors: 2 electronically controlled DC motors

• Wow & Flutter: 0.06%

• Tape Types: Normal (Type I), Chrome (Type II), Metal (Type IV)

• Frequency Response:

  • Normal: 30 Hz – 14 kHz

  • Chrome: 30 Hz – 15 kHz

  • Metal: 30 Hz – 16 kHz

• Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.3%

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 52 dB (Metal), 62 dB (with Dolby)

• Noise Reduction: Dolby B

• Auto Reverse: No

• Fast Rewind Time: 85 seconds (C-60)

Dimensions (LxWxH): 440 x 119 x 240 mm 
Weight: 6 Kg
Volts: 220-240v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)

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-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)
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Picking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar 

Delivery by us is also possible in some cases. Please reach out to us for more information about deliveries 
State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.

When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service