It's been awhile since I've had a direct drive by Kenwood to come though my hands. While it doesn't belong to me, it's quite interesting to be in one after all the the belt drives Kenwoods I've been in as of late. While the base is not corian like the KD-2055 that we have for sale, there is a concrete block inside the plinth to give it the weight and I am sure it probably act as a dampener against vibration as well.
Some other odd features is the the anti-skate, there is actually a device that will hold it in place when being transported, neat feature. As well, the mechanism inside that starts the platter and the automatic return mechanism is exactly the same as the KD-2055, which if my memory serves me right is also the same mechanism on a Telefunken (made in Japan of course) turntable. Neat little tidbit.
It has an excellent motor with a very nice tone arm. It is a 2-speed direct drive turntable with automatic return, what's not to love? It has good platter mass, a nice clean design and in great shape. It's been serviced and comes with a new headshell with leads and also one of my favourite Audio Technica cartridge, the AT12E with brand new stylus.
One side note, the strobe markings on the platter are only for the 33rpm for both 50hz and 60hz. The 45rpm strobe is actually on the mat, the silver disc that sits on top. Took me a while to figure out when I was adjusting the controls.
Specifications:
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/kenwood/kd-3070.shtml
Some other odd features is the the anti-skate, there is actually a device that will hold it in place when being transported, neat feature. As well, the mechanism inside that starts the platter and the automatic return mechanism is exactly the same as the KD-2055, which if my memory serves me right is also the same mechanism on a Telefunken (made in Japan of course) turntable. Neat little tidbit.
It has an excellent motor with a very nice tone arm. It is a 2-speed direct drive turntable with automatic return, what's not to love? It has good platter mass, a nice clean design and in great shape. It's been serviced and comes with a new headshell with leads and also one of my favourite Audio Technica cartridge, the AT12E with brand new stylus.
One side note, the strobe markings on the platter are only for the 33rpm for both 50hz and 60hz. The 45rpm strobe is actually on the mat, the silver disc that sits on top. Took me a while to figure out when I was adjusting the controls.
Specifications:
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/kenwood/kd-3070.shtml
