Yamaha KX-W302
Dolby B NR Dolby C logo Dolby HXPro Auto Reverse Metal Tape

The Yamaha KX-W302 is a auto-reverse stereo double cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was introduced by Yamaha in 1988 with a recommended retail price of USD $357 and discontinued 2 years later in 1990.

The main features of the Yamaha KX-W302 double cassette deck are:, analog 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal tapes.

Typical front loading double cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on both sides of the deck.

Level meters used on the Yamaha KX-W302 double cassette deck are generic digital peak reading meters.

Dolby C-type used in the Yamaha KX-W302 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. The Dolby HX PRO system provides precise bias control during recording to reduce distortion and improve linearity in the high-frequency range, the result is recorded sound that is highly faithful to the original.

Compact Cassette
  • Natural Sound

Historic events

1988 Sony begins producing VHS recorders
1989 Commodore announces that 1 million Amiga computers have been sold.
1990 Commodore announces the Amiga 3000 computer.

Features of Yamaha KX-W302

Display
Display
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter Digital Peak-Reading Meters
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Silver Finish Black Finish Orientation Left / Right Front Loading
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head Configuration
Head Configuration
4 Track / 2 Channel
Noise Resuction
Noise Reduction
Dolby-B Noise Reduction Dolby-C Noise Reduction Dolby HX Pro®
Power
Power Requirements
Alternating Current
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Normal Tape Capabilıty Chrome Tape Capabilıty Metal Tape Capabilıty
Transport
Transport
Auto Reverse

Similar to Yamaha KX-W302 from the period 1988 - 1990