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Kenwood DPX-55MD
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Kenwood DPX-55MD

デュアルサイズCD/MDレシーバー: The DPX-55MD is the straightforward one in its family, and that is the appeal. Kenwood shipped three decks off this chassis: the DPX-44 with a cassette deck, the DPX-66MD with MP3, WMA and AAC decoding, and this one sitting in the middle doing CD and MiniDisc with nothing bolted on top. What it does have is a CD transport quoting 105 dB signal to noise and 0.008% distortion, which is better than plenty of decks wearing far more badges, plus a three band tone control with a proper midrange point at 1 kHz rather than the usual bass and treble only. There is an AUX input on board for a phone or a Bluetooth module. At 1.9 kg it is also the lightest 2-DIN in the drop by a clear margin. No pre-outs on this model, so plan on running it off the internal 50W x 4.

Bluetooth is included, and tested.

Amplifier has been tested successfully.

CD has been tested and is working :P 

MD has been tested and is working :P 

Harness Included.

DPX-55MD KEY FEATURES
Media CD and MiniDisc. No MP3, WMA or AAC decoding, that was the DPX-66MD in the same chassis
Tuner FM/AM. FM 76.0–90.0 MHz (Japan domestic band, 100 kHz steps), AM 522–1,629 kHz (9 kHz steps). FM usable sensitivity 9.3 dBf (0.8 uV/75 ohm), S/N 75 dB mono, selectivity 80 dB or better, stereo separation 30 dB (1 kHz). AM sensitivity 28 dBu
Power 50W x 4 max output, 30W x 4 rated (4 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% THD or less), 4 to 8 ohm speakers. No pre-outs on this model
Tone control Three bands: bass 100 Hz, middle 1 kHz and treble 10 kHz, each plus or minus 8 dB
CD spec GaAlAs laser diode, 1-bit D/A with 8x oversampling, 500 to 200 rpm CLV, 10 Hz–20 kHz (plus or minus 1 dB), THD 0.008% (1 kHz), S/N 105 dB, dynamic range 93 dB, wow and flutter below measurable limits
MD spec GaAlAs laser diode, 1-bit D/A with 8x oversampling, 900 to 400 rpm, 20 Hz–20 kHz (plus or minus 1 dB), THD 0.01% (1 kHz), S/N 90 dB, dynamic range 90 dB, wow and flutter below measurable limits
AUX input 20 Hz–20 kHz (plus or minus 1 dB), 1,200 mV maximum input, 100 kohm input impedance
Electrical 14.4V nominal (11 to 16V operating), 10A maximum draw
Form factor Double DIN (2-DIN), 178 x 100 x 155 mm, approx. 1.9 kg
A note on this item This is a vintage head unit. Every deck is tested by us before listing, but as a used product we're unable to offer a warranty. If it arrives damaged in transit and has developed a fault we are here to help ASAP, please get in touch — we'll do everything we can to sort it out for you. We just ask that you please be mindful of the product's age. Harness is not included unless otherwise specified in the listing. How We Prep Your Deck →
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