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Thread: Compare kenwood Kp990 and pioneer pl560

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    Join Date: Jun 2017

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    I'm Dee.

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    I’m interested in venturing into the realms of direct drive and singled out the above two t/t’s .Has anyone got direct experience of either of these decks or better still previous or current ownership of both.
    System... THORENS TD160 Super in Purpose built plinth.

    SME 3009 S2 improved ,Van Den Hul hybrid interconnect and rewired by J7 at Audio Origami with Vdh silver wire.

    ARKLESS 640P Phono amp..Currently using Denon Dl103
    But have Denon dl110 HoMc cartridge....Shure v15 111. as reserves

    YAMAHA Cr2020 receiver overhauled and upgraded by Select 45rpm


    Denon dvd 3910(transport) Monarchy Audio M22C Dac..
    Monarchy Audio Dip Classic

    Tannoy Cheviot speakers ( cones and surround replaced by Lockwood)

    TEAC X1000R r2r

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    Join Date: Sep 2010

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    I've got a Kenwood KD990 which sounded pretty good to my ears. I haven't used it for a while as I acquired a virtually new Technics 1210 mk5g and I've been using this for the last few years. I can't say I noticed any real difference in sound between the two decks. Make what you like of that!

    The Kenwood boasts a skeletal sub-chassis and what appears to be more substantial bearing than the Technics. The Kenwood also has an end of record auto lift on its arm.

    The above is probably not much help but feel free to ask me questions about the Kenwood and I'll do my best to answer.

    Mike
    Mike.

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    I love my KD-990 which is run 'naked' eg without its plinth. These Kenwoods are really graceful, musical decks with a good sense of 'drive' and 'propulsion' married to unerring speed stability - sonically not unlike an upper range Nottingham Analogue deck but with a more propulsive sound character.

    Here is a picture of mine, with a 12" Reed 3P tonearm fitted. That combination was so lovely that I have just ordered another 12" Reed 3P for demonstration stock.


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    You're just missed one that sold on eBay this week for £495, I nearly bought it myself even though I didn't need it

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    Join Date: Jun 2017

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    Hi Mike
    I saw it,it was what made me start this thread.All the feedback has been positive ,very positive.I’ll keep
    looking there’s no rush

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    Hi Hugo... great pictures.. I think the skeletal option is a thing of beauty and
    its what attracted me to the 990 in the first place.Ive done my research
    and not found any detractors yet ...Thanks Mike (Spikeyfaz) for your input
    I’m familiar with the sound of the technics you have ,as a close friend has the
    exact deck and so I have a guide of some kind as to the sound ...although
    amplification,cartridge and many other factors have to be considered.
    I have a Thorens Td160 Super that I have modified and fettled over the years
    and I a very happy with where I’m at with that.. just fancy a change.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeyb View Post
    You're just missed one that sold on eBay this week for £495, I nearly bought it myself even though I didn't need it
    Me too! Thank god it sold quickly
    My System
    John Wood KT88 Amp.
    Paradise Phono Stage
    Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
    PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
    Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
    Sony X555ES Cd Player
    Yamaha NS1000m Speakers

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    Join Date: Sep 2010

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    Hmm. I might have to dig my KD990 out and put it up for sale as I can't see it's going to get much use now. There's a spare (non-working) one in the loft which might have to go as well. If so, I'll get some pictures and stick them in the for sale part of the forum.

    Mike
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    Hi Mike, are the 990 ‘s reliable and are the replacement parts difficult to obtain ....I ask this because you
    have a working table and a non working one..perhaps for spares

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    Quote Originally Posted by Papa Dee View Post
    Hi Mike, are the 990 ‘s reliable and are the replacement parts difficult to obtain ....I ask this because you
    have a working table and a non working one..perhaps for spares
    I'm afraid I have no idea as to reliability or parts availabilty. The one I bought for spares was cheap and had a nicer lid than the one I had. I only got the Technics as I preferred the look! I really must pull my KD990 out and fire it up.

    Mike
    Mike.

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