kenwood kx-400
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
| Year | 1980-1982 |
| Power | N/A (cassette deck, no power amplification) |
| Impedance | N/A (line-level output device) |
| Sensitivity | N/A (line-level output device) |
| Market Value | $150-$300 depending on condition and functionality |
| Collectibility | 7/10 |
Key Features
3-head design, Dolby B/C noise reduction, bias fine adjustment, peak level meters, auto tape selector, soft-touch transport controls
Historical Significance
Part of Kenwood's respected KX series, representing the peak of cassette deck technology before digital formats dominated, known for excellent build quality and performance in its class
Sound Signature
Clean, accurate tape reproduction with low noise and excellent frequency response, neutral tonal balance with good detail retrieval
Maintenance
Belt degradation, idler tire hardening, capstan motor wear, dirty record/playback switches, potentiometer cleaning needed
Market Value
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ KENWOOD KX-400 Apr 2026 │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ High $120 Latest $105 │ │ Median $96 Trend ▼ Down │ │ Low $10 Volume ~6/mo │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ $200 ┤ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ $114 ┤ . │ │ │. . . . . .│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ $0 ┤ . . . . │ │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ vol │██ █ █ █ █ █ █ ██ █│ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ 2026-01 2026-03 2026-04│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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