Compare kenwood Kp990 and pioneer pl560

[NRG]

They should prove reliable as long as the microprocessor and associated logic chips don’t give up the ghost. The PSU uses zener diodes to regulate the voltage and the transformer is rated for 220v. Given that I run mine from a ‘bucking transformer’ that knocks 20v off the main supply on UK voltage. Our mains can reach 255v

[Papa Dee]

Hi Neal,correct me if I’m wrong...a bucking transformer will regulate the supply at a fixed value that is set
to reduce the supply by a given amount...Do they come set at a fixed value or are they variable.Possible cost..
Thanks Dee

[SteveW]

In case it helps..
I have a kd750, which was originally Hugo’s (Ammonite)
It died on me and was completely sorted by Chris known as Reddish75 on here.
https://theartofsound.net/forum/show...udio-equipment

He spent a lot of time sorting out components and very reasonable costs.

The deck now runs beautifully

Cheers Steve

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

[spikeyfaz]

In case it helps..
I have a kd750, which was originally Hugo’s (Ammonite)
It died on me and was completely sorted by Chris known as Reddish75 on here.
https://theartofsound.net/forum/show...udio-equipment

He spent a lot of time sorting out components and very reasonable costs.

The deck now runs beautifully

Cheers Steve

Thanks Steve. If I had the money and inclination I'd look into getting it fixed but nowadays I just prefer to fire up the Technics. ☺

I'll probably get shot of both of them as soon as I can get some pictures sorted.

Cheers, Mike.

[NRG]

Hi Neal,correct me if I’m wrong...a bucking transformer will regulate the supply at a fixed value that is set
to reduce the supply by a given amount...Do they come set at a fixed value or are they variable.Possible cost..
Thanks Dee

Yes, to a point IE +/- <2%

I built my own following this article https://sound-au.com/articles/buck-xfmr.htm

Not sure of any commercially available units though...

[Papa Dee]

Hi Mike,if you’re seriously thinking of offloading one or both of your 990’s Pm me ..some pictures would be great if you can find time

[spikeyfaz]

Hi Mike,if you’re seriously thinking of offloading one or both of your 990’s Pm me ..some pictures would be great if you can find time

I've tried PMing you, but not sure if it's gone through.

Mike

[Papa Dee]

Hi Mike ,
thanks...have responded.
Dee

[spikeyfaz]

Well, that didn't go according to plan!

Got my KD990 out from under the bed and took it downstairs and gave it dust and a polish. Plugged it into the Faz hifi and straight away I thought this sounds better than my Technics. Swapped my cartridge back and forth between the two decks (the benefit of detachable headshell) and the Kenwood is definitely warmer and fuller sounding. It's not a night and day difference but the slightly edgy sound that I've experienced with the Technics is not there in the Kenwood. Some of the recent reissued records by the Rolling Stones were a bit in my face before, but now they're more listenable.

I honestly didn't think I'd notice any difference, so just goes to show. I'm wondering if the Kenwood tonearm is responsible as I know some folk have said the Techics arm is a bit resonant.

Anyway, that does mean the Kenwood is not now going up for sale. Sorry Papa Dee.

Mike

[Papa Dee]

Does that mean that the other unit isn’t up for sale either..
Dee