I like this feature, as I have had problems with some motorized cassette doors. The KX-650 cassette door is simply mechanical, so is that of many upper middle-class Technics models, too. I consider the KX-650 sound for hifi, then again one has to bear in mind, we are merely talking about a Yamaha middle-class to upper middle-class deck, not a high-end model. My tapes, recorded with carefully aligned high quality decks of the '80s and early '90s, sound just fine. Also, the play trim adjust is helpful for the high tones, if needed when playing tapes recorded on other decks. Them high tones play clear, smooth and very authentic, unlike those of some decks I have experienced, claimed reaching 19000.20000 Hz on tape types II and IV. The sound is pleasantly dynamic, with enough depth and punch to the bass, and sophisticated enough high tones. Most importantly, the KX-650 offers good, refined sound, after my having tested with some Basf, Sony and TDK type I, II and IV tapes. Then again, one gets used to.Īfter all the disliking, to the features I like. Also, all the main operating buttons such as play, recording and winding functions, are tightly packed into an unclearly labeled bunch, which is a feature I dislike about many Yamaha models. The recording level knobs are ridiculously small, and almost shameful when compared to the KX-500's huge master level slide control and them separate fine adjust knobs for each channel. Or, the level indicator could have been a twin-ranger, which is the case with even some middle-class models of late '80s and early '90s, by Pioneer and Technics.Īnother feature I don't like, is them most important controls being this small in size. Leaving out anything below -30 dB, might have provided room for at least 1,5 dB resolution, around 0.+3 dB level. The level indicator range rather unnecessarily starts at -40 dB. The 2 dB resolution around 0 level just is insufficient, for a hifi deck. What I do not like about the deck, primarily is the level meter. The recording level controls are more of a joke, for example compared with those of the KX-500's. The cassette door window is smaller, yet sufficient. The level indicator, the tape counter as well, is dimmer lit than for instance the KX-500's. To the KX-650, I would have preferred some facelifting, instead of faceruining. Of the Yamaha line-up I have for instance the models -580, which pretty much are the same 2-header, the same construction, with various updates. In last few years, I have collected various deck models from Pioneer, Technics and Yamaha, for instance. I sort of dislike them 3-headers with just one capstan, even though I have bought such ones, too, as second-hand. My primary aspect for buying this model, was the dual capstan transport mechanism. Mine came with the original remote control unit, and the deck had its belts renewed.
Came across one just recently, and out of curiosity I had to buy the deck as the model KX-650 is rather uncommon in Finland.
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