JVC KD-2 Portable Stereo Cassette Deck

This JVC KD-2 is a stereo cassette deck with JVC's ANRS and Super ANRS noise reduction, it was first sold by JVC in 1977 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $330.

The main features of the JVC KD-2 cassette deck are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and ferro-chrome tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.

Typical of this deck is the 70's top loading layout with the cassette compartiment located on the left 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 JVC KD-2 cassette deck are analog needle VU reading meters. Mechanical transport controls for reliable JVC KD-2 transport function selection.

Super ANRS developed by JVC and used in the KD-2 applies compression in recording and expansion in playback to improve dynamic range at high frequencies. Also Super ANRS is a highly effective noise reduction system that reduces tape hiss by boosting the signal-to-noise ratio as much as 10db over 5000Hz.

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.