Kenwood DM-3090

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General

  • Manufacturer: Kenwood
  • Model: DM-3090
  • Type: Mini Disk
  • Years of manufacture: 1997 - 2000
  • Color: Black
  • Remote control: yes
  • Power consumption: 17 W
  • Dimensions: 440 x 94 x 300 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 3.6 kg
  • Original price approx.: 599 DM


Connections

  • Number of inputs: 3

Line In

      • Analogue (Cinch)
      • Digital Optical (Toslink)
      • Digital Coaxial (Cinch)
  • Number of outputs: 3
    • Line Out:
      • Analogue (Cinch)
      • Digital Optical (Toslink)
    • Headphone output (adjustable)


Specifications

  • Converter: 20-bit D/A converter

Frequency response: 8-20,000 Hz ±1 dB Distortion factor: <0,01 % (bei 1 kHz)

  • Signalrauschabstand: >100 dB (analog 94.5 dB / digital 101.5 dB, data according to Stereoplay 4/1998, p. 38)
  • Dynamic range: >90 dB
  • Supported formats: MD
  • Hi-MD support: no
  • Anti-Shock: no
  • Playback functions:
    • Title programming: yes
  • Shuffle: yes

Repeat: yes

  • Recording functions:
    • Recording modes: mono, stereo
    • Analogue level control
    • Digital level control according to signal source
  • Editing functions:
    • Title name editable: yes

Delete: yes

    • Move: yes
    • Split: yes
    • Connect: yes


Special Features

  • ATRAC system version 4.5 (Sharp)
  • 20-bit D/A converter with 8fs digital filter
  • REC D.R.I.V.E.: 20-bit recording resolution from sources with originally only 16 bits (e.g. CD, DAT)
  • Mono recording possible, thus Longplay (double recording time)
  • Adjustable headphone output
  • Built-in timer


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Pictures[edit]

  • Image: Kenwood DM-3090

Kenwood DM-3090.jpg


  • Excerpt from brochure: Kenwood DM-3090

Kenwood DM-3090-Prospekt-1998.jpg


Reports[edit]

  • Kenwood MD technology is based on Sharp ATRAC technology. It is slightly different from the inventor Sony's, the numbers (ATRAC 4.5 etc. are not directly comparable).
  • The Kenwood DM-3090 had a Sharp sister model: Sharp MD-R 2 H (also tested together in Stereoplay 4/1998).
  • Only about half the space was used in the cabinet. The power supply is simple, but shielded with metal.
  • Audio 2/1998: Good, upper class. 65 points (Digital 65/ Analog 65), 3 ears
  • Stereoplay 4/1998: Good (upper middle class), 19 points (some months later double counting: 38 points)
  • Stereo 4/1998: Test rating: 2 stars, very good. "Very inexpensive MD deck with solid technology and equipment. Technically similar to the Sharp MD-R 2 H." (Best List)


Links[edit]

  • Prospectus in the "Kenwood Archive": [1]</0,01>