RS-B565 vs Yamaha KX-500
The KX-500's signal-to-noise is 76 dB against the RS-B565's 74 dB, its weight 4.5 kg (10 lbs) against 4.4 kg (10 lbs), and its width 435 mm against 430 mm. Both share output voltage (0.4V RMS).
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The Technics RS-B565 is a stereo cassette deck manufactured in Japan between 1990 and 1991. It employs a 2-head single configuration with 4-track, 2-channel stereo recording and playback. Key technologies include digital servo direct drive DC motors, hard permalloy double-gap ferrite record/playback head, erase head, Dolby B/C noise reduction with HX Pro headroom extension, MPX filter, logic control, electronic tape counter, bias adjust, and high-quality PXS capacitors for improved sound. It supports Type I (FE), CrO2, and Metal tapes with title search but no auto reverse or pitch control. Connections include line in/out, microphone input, and headphones. Power consumption is 21W. Note that due to age, PXS capacitors may degrade causing bass loss and imbalance, requiring professional recap for optimal performance.
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