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I think the 8100 is one of the most beautiful classic Kenwoods. Second only to the Supreme series.

I’m not a fan of the 9100, just not in to meters.
 
I think the 8100 is one of the most beautiful classic Kenwoods. Second only to the Supreme series.

I’m not a fan of the 9100, just not in to meters.

Agreed on the 8100. I like meters but the symmetry is better on the 8100.
 
KA-7300, fully dual mono design, clean architectural layout. I was looking to replace a KA-7100 I purchased new in 78 and let go in 91. Was about to pull the trigger on a 7100 a few yrs ago when I saw this, I wanted the pre-outs. Didn't know about the Dual mono design until I did further research. It's now pulling preamp duty connected to one of my Belles I amplifiers and a pair of vintage AR58S speakers.
 
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Ah! That makes sense then. I sold my 7100 to a mate after I found the 8100. The 7300 looks like an amazing bit of kit and my buddy nearly bought one, but I was nervous about the unobtanium parts in it so managed to persuade him to grab the 7100 instead (which I sold to him for a bargain too).

I was also under the impression that the 7100 also has dual power supplies, they are just neatly provided in 1 transformer. Is that correct or is my knowledge wrong?
 
I see the 8100 was introduced one yr later, also dual mono with 10 extra watts? Funny they would have two so similar amplifiers on the market at the same time. And you're correct, their interiors are completely different.
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Ah! That makes sense then. I sold my 7100 to a mate after I found the 8100. The 7300 looks like an amazing bit of kit and my buddy nearly bought one, but I was nervous about the unobtanium parts in it so managed to persuade him to grab the 7100 instead (which I sold to him for a bargain too).

I was also under the impression that the 7100 also has dual power supplies, they are just neatly provided in 1 transformer. Is that correct or is my knowledge wrong?
You are correct, but no pre-outs.
 
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