JVC KD-X3 Stereo Cassette Deck

This JVC KD-X3 is a auto-reverse stereo cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was first sold by JVC in 1985.

The main features of the JVC KD-X3 are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven auto reverse transport.

Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the right side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the KD-X3 are generic digital peak reading meters. Soft-touch controls for fast and easy transport function selection of the KD-X3.

Dolby C-type used in the KD-X3 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type.

To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect microphones with a jack connector. For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.

• Auto Reverse