Kenwood KX-1030 Stereo Cassette Deck 3 Head 2 Channel Vintage Japan

Description

Here we have a
Kenwood KX-1030 Stereo Cassette Deck 3 Head 2 Channel Vintage Japan
I am an electronics engineer of over 35 years and this unit was serviced some 9 months ago with the following.
It's main power board was mostly recapped and any other capacitor that looked to be on its way out was replaced. In total I think about 9 or 10 caps were replaced.
I use as original as I can get for the capacitors. Fortunately I keep lots of spares and had the original OEM ones used in this machine.
I replaced the belts about 9 months ago, but I live in AZ which is HOT and not kind on belts. If you buy this item , though working , I would replace the belts when you get a chance. They do not last long here in this hot dry climate.
I cleaned the heads a couple of days ago.
I have just , today, rechecked it and it is working great. I recorded and played back the recordings.
Approx.
3 hours of recording was done. The only thing I did not do is record on Metal tape as I do not have any. The lights behind the meters are lit and replaced with original period OEM lamps.
I checked Wow and flutter on a Keysight 84832D oscilloscope and found it to be just in
tolerance
.  Nothing I can tell when listening to it.
Please note, though replaced, I have no idea how long a belt will last or how long a bulb will keep glowing for.( for as little as they cost you are better getting new ones) ... so I do not accept returns if one of these should either break or not work.
The cassette door takes it's sweet time opening... I was going to lithium grease it , but taking it all apart just for this did not seem worth it.
The split knobs for Output , line and Mic are stiff but smooth and work. Just quite stiff to move. One has to hold one and turn the other or they just both turn together. This split is stiff.
Please see pictures for cosmetic condition
Thank you for looking
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Please have a look at the pictures for the cosmetic condition. Please realize when buying antique, vintage or used equipment that they cannot be in an absolute mint or absolute perfect condition, they might need some service, now or later. I take lots of pictures so you can see cosmetics. Use the zoom function and have a good look. It is impossible to describe every scratch, scuff or mark. So take a good look. That is what they are there for. We check and describe the as much of the functionality as we can.  If not Fully tested , then items are not tested to the full extent and may have something wrong that I have not discovered. If Fully tested then that is what they are. Fully working.
In photographs we occasionally use props to display items in the best light possible. These props, like my white board, lighting ,My Beautiful Wife (she is occasionally caught in the photos),  kitchen table, Train track, boxes, my left or right hand are not including unless otherwise stated in the listing. ( Sorry for you having to read this but you would be surprised how many people think the items come with my table or a part of my anatomy and/or my Wife's legs that I have accidentally caught on camera.) Take it from me.... My Wife is not for sale and no amount of money would replace her, though if you offer enough I may include my one of my hands as this would get me out of doing some work. :o)
In the first few lines you will see what you are bidding on, i.e... “This auction is for a ??????????  "  If it does not say base, stand , table , in either the main body of the description or title ... then they are NOT included in the sale.
All our items, including changeable parts like bulbs, Vacuum Tubes, circuit boards, internal parts   etc. are security marked. If you return an item these security marks are checked before refunds are given. I am sorry for having even to do this , but there are those out there that think it is clever to swap and change parts and return us a faulty item. We have them hidden throughout our items, including internal parts. These are there so we can identify if items have been removed, changed or tampered with when they are returned.
VACUUM TUBE TESTING
I do not Sell Just Passable Vacuum Tubes. All tubes purchased have loads of life left in them. Low and weak tubes are unceremoniously thrown in the nearest trash can, unless they are collectors Items.
When using the word “Matched” it means in test results rather than in cosmetic looks. Whilst I endeavor to put tubes together from the same year and look the same, this is not always the case. I may have the same tube but from differing years matched up in test results, which means they may cosmetically or internally look a little different...
The numbers/letters in parentheses are Equivalents put in to help people to find the correct tube.
If it does not say MATCHED then please do not consider them to be such.
I use a TV7/U military spec Tester which is calibrated . I have 4 of these machines and all display a slightly differing value if I test the same tube,  as two testers are never the same.  So this shows what I get, and what you get may be slightly different.  So all test results are a guide only.
I also use a Hickok 752 /800/600 or Amplitrex  AT1000 for testing
All tubes have passed the Gas and short tests.
Rectifiers and Diode tubes do not have Transconductance values.
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I am human... I make mistakes once in a while. I Run this store on eBay. I am not a huge retail outlet.
I try to resolve any issue to both our best interests.
MAILING
I Try to Mail out within 24 hours of your payment. Where I live the Post office is closed on a Saturday, so Purchases paid for on a Friday will go out on Monday as I work Fridays and do not get home until after the PO is closed.
RETURNS
I accept returns unless stated otherwise in the description.
We insure everything, and we have to pay for this insurance. I also pack well. If you still receive an item that has been damaged please let us know so we can start an insurance claim. Take pleanty of pictures and send them to us as this helps alot.
I may ask you to return or keep the item whilst the insurance goes though. If I ask you to return it then I will refund you in full once it is returned.. If I ask you to keep the item , then you will be refunded once the insurance goes through.
I think it is only fair to ask the carrier responsible for the damage to pay for it. Please be patient enough for this process.
DISCLAIMER/WAIVER OF LIABILITY
Regardless of the origin of the equipment, documentation provided or identification appearing upon the equipment, the equipment described and offered here is in no way certified for, recommended for, or offered for any specific use. The purchaser agrees that the seller shall not be held responsible or liable for any injuries or damages, whether incidental or consequential, associated in any way with the equipment. The purchaser, by bidding on this equipment, indicates their acknowledgment of, and agreement to the terms of this disclaimer.
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