Yamaha KX-530 RS Stereo Cassette Deck

Yamaha KX-530 Cassette Deck – Fully Serviced | Excellent Condition | Classic Yamaha Sound

For sale is a Yamaha KX-530 cassette deck in very good working and cosmetic condition.

This deck has recently been fully serviced and carefully refurbished to ensure smooth, reliable operation. It has been thoroughly cleaned inside and out, and is ready to be enjoyed immediately.

Recent service includes:

New drive belt installed
New pinch roller fitted
Complete tape path cleaning
Transport cleaned and lubricated
Internal and external cleaning
Full functional testing

The Yamaha KX-530 is a wonderfully engineered cassette deck that reflects Yamaha's long-standing reputation for producing high-quality audio equipment. It delivers the clean, natural and detailed sound that has made Yamaha cassette decks so highly regarded among vintage audio enthusiasts.

Playback is smooth, stable and well-balanced, with excellent clarity and a warm analogue character that makes listening to cassette tapes genuinely enjoyable. Recording performance is equally impressive, making this deck an excellent choice for anyone who still enjoys creating high-quality analogue recordings.

One of the visual highlights of the Yamaha KX-530 is its beautiful multi-colour fluorescent display. Bright, crisp and easy to read, it gives the deck a distinctive vintage appearance while adding real character to any hi-fi system. This particular example features an exceptionally well-preserved display that remains vibrant and looks almost as good as new—something that is becoming increasingly rare on vintage cassette decks.
Another notable feature of the KX-530 is its durable Amorphous recording/playback head, designed for excellent magnetic performance and exceptional longevity. This type of head is highly regarded for its resistance to wear and its ability to maintain consistent playback and recording quality over many years of use.

Combined with Yamaha's precise tape transport and natural, detailed sound signature, it makes the KX-530 a deck that continues to impress decades after it was first introduced.

Perfect for:
Vintage hi-fi enthusiasts
Cassette collectors
Anyone rediscovering their cassette collection
Music lovers looking for a reliable, fully serviced Yamaha cassette deck.

Specs:
Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s
Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
Motor: 1 x capstan, 1 x reel, 1 x assist
Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal
Noise Reduction: B, C
Headroom Extension: HX Pro
Frequency Response: 30Hz to 20kHz (Metal tape)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 76dB (dolby C)
Wow and Flutter: 0.05%
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.8%
Input: 60mV (line)
Output: 0.36V (line)
Dimensions: 435 x 117 x 275mm
Weight: 4.7kg
Accessories: remote control (not supplied)
Year: 1990
The deck can be demonstrated before purchase, and you're welcome to test all functions, alternatively a demo video will be available for the serious buyer.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Serious offers only.
Shipping possible from €13.
As this is a vintage unit no warranty is given and no returns accepted, however aftercare is offered to certain extent.
Good luck.