DP-87

by Kenwood


The Kenwood DP-87 is a compact disc player manufactured in Japan between 1988 an...

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The Kenwood DP-87 is a compact disc player manufactured in Japan between 1988 and 1989. It forms a part of the Kenwood V-87 complete audio system and is designed to deliver high-quality audio playback. This model boasts a sleek black finish and includes a remote control for convenient operation. The DP-87 measures 420 mm in width, 119 mm in height, and 266 mm in depth, while it weighs 5.3 kg. The unit has a power consumption of 25 watts.

In terms of audio specifications, the DP-87 utilizes a 16-bit DAC with a sampling rate of 176.4 kHz, featuring 4-fold oversampling. It showcases a frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with a tolerance of ± 1 dB, a dynamic range of 92 dB, and a signal-to-noise ratio of 92 dB. The total harmonic distortion is rated at 0.007%, with channel separation measured at 88 dB. Notably, the DP-87 does not support CD-Text, MP3 formats, or have features like pitch control or HDCD playback. It also supports playback of CD-R and CD-RW formats.

Connections include a single analog output with a level of 1.6 V and an impedance of 33 kOhm, making it suitable for integration into an audio system. The DP-87 is compatible with various peripheral components of the Kenwood series, such as the KA-87 integrated amplifier, KT-57 tuner, KX-57 tape deck, and KD-57 record player.