• The move to the new server is done. There are some software and database maintenance updates in process. This has us passing the hat around to help out. We appreciate any donations. Seriously, even a dollar helps. The payment page may be found here - https://www.audiokarma.org/support.html

kenwood

  1. Castaway

    Help building a vintage system

    Hi, I am new here and although I have read the forums this is my first post. I have wanted to put together a vintage system for years and am finally gonna do it. I purchased my speakers already. A pair of ESS AMTa’s. Now I am trying to decide on the tuner/amp. I can’t afford to buy several but...
  2. R

    Mods for Kenwood DP 8020 CD Player Wanted

    Hi everybody. I am from India. I owns kenwood dp8020 audio cd player from 1990. I dont have any info on it and also dont have any service manual. It do sounds pretty good in midrange but lacks low end bass slam and highs details are not there. Can you all please guide me to modify this non...
  3. mozcho

    Kenwood KD 500 vs Rega Planar 3

    Hi all, I have a choice between these two used tables: Kenwood KD 500 with SME Series III arm and Shure cartridge Rega Planar 3 with RM300 arm The Kenwood costs a little more than the Rega, note: the Rega is the old Planar 3 not the new RP3. Other than one being a direct drive and the other...
    • mozcho
    • Thread
    • kd 500 kenwood planar 3 rega
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. Madeline12

    Receiver and Speakers Compatibility

    Hello, Fairly a novice when it comes to vintage gear. Currently have Lafayette SK-300 speakers. 8 ohms and 25 watts. I’m thinking of getting a Kenwood KR-2400 receiver. I believe that it outputs 16 Watts. Some places online say 20 watts, but I’m gonna stick with 16. Also 8 ohms. Will this...
    • Madeline12
    • Thread
    • kenwood kr-2400 lafayette sk-300
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. Yodathedog

    Help with repairs on a KT-615 Tuner

    I need to attempt minor repairs on my new KT-615 Tuner. Both bulbs are out and the stereo/mono switch won’t lock in the in position. I have the service manual, but it’s useless for a novice like me. Are the bulbs wired in or are they removable from their sockets? Either way is ok, but knowing...
  6. angelaudio

    New to AK and in need of Help

    First off hello to all you AK’ers out there! I hail from Los Angeles, Ca! I’m having a heck of a time figuring out how and if I can connect my Kenwood KS-4000R Am/FM stereo Receiver to my Kenwood KA-9100 then to speakers. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I cannot find anything on...
    • angelaudio
    • Thread
    • amfm tuner amp to tuner ka-9100 kenwood receiver to amp
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Solid State
  7. LouR

    Luxman, Kenwood or JVC to match my speakers

    To replace my nice little Pioneer SA 500A (13wpc) that has been driving my 75w speakers (Bose 301 series 2), I have been searching for a more powerful vintage amp. A few possibilities have appeared second hand here in Europe. All will need just a little dust off. - Luxman L430 (the more...
    • LouR
    • Thread
    • jvc kenwood luxman
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Solid State
  8. carc10

    Kenwood Ka 9100 speakers suggestions.

    Hello everyone I just got one kenwood ka 9100 amp, what an amazing sound by the way :) I think its a great upgrade from my other system with nad 7020E and b&w dm4 speakers. I love this speakers, the acoustics is what i like the most. even more now when paired with kenwood, but when i listen to...
  9. H

    Hamlin's Audio 20-20/Trio W45 Integrated Amp

    Hi All- Well I am not an "under the hood" electronics tech like many of you here, but am a lifelong AV integrator and music lover. So my audio knowledge stops abruptly as soon as you get under the hood! Play guitar, so have owned tons of all varieties of tube amps for that. And in tube hi fi...
    • hob
    • Thread
    • hamlin's audio 20-20 integrated tube amps kenwood trio w45
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  10. Stack

    Kenwood KA-801 bias and preamp DC Offset questions

    Hi, I've recently recapped my KA-801 and wanted to fine tune things. I've had specific problems with the bias and DC offset, and was wondering if anybody could lend ke some friendly advice. For the preamp DC offset (which I'm now thinking I should've left alone in the first place) the spec...
  11. Stack

    Problems adjusting Preamp Offset, Power offset, Bias on Kenwood KA-801

    Hi, For those people wanting to attempt to calibrate their KA-801 or similar Kenwood machine after a recapping project, I wanted to document the troubles I faced and ask for advice on a few key points. A side note: for this project, you will need a multimeter. I used an early 2010s Radio...
    • Stack
    • Thread
    • amp bias dc offset ka-801 kenwood kenwood ka-801 preamp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Solid State
  12. Roguesquatch

    Kenwood KP-3021 help

    I've got a Kenwood KP-3021 turntable that I'm trying to get up and running but I cannot find any information on it, let alone a manual. It seems as though it was an overseas model so info is scarce. The issue I am trying to address is the tone arm lever and/or lifter. While the lever moves...
  13. Mike Sweeney

    KX-1030 Cassette Deck

    I just picked this up to fill out the set of the Kenwood receiver, amp and turntable :) I got it and they said it "powered up".. that was the extent of their testing. I got it and yes, it powered up.. even played somewhat.. bad speed control, sticky controls etc.. pretty normal. I opened...
  14. V

    Kenwood Ka-8300 Intermittent Left Channel

    Hello, I have a (new to me) KA-8300 which is in nice shape, but has an intermittent left channel problem that seems to be common with this model, but I have not been able to find any solid solutions that fit with my situation. After thoroughly cleaned all pots and switches (multiple times) and...
  15. tusntuk2

    KSA1220ays supply or equivalent

    Seems like the KSA1220ays trans is out of stock at DigiKey and Mouser. Latest info from Mouser (Jan 22) indicates a June delivery, which was pushed back from Feb. Not a good sign. Anybody know a suitable equivalent replacement or another qualified source? Application - driver for main power...
    • tusntuk2
    • Thread
    • equivalent transistor kenwood ksa1220ays replacement source for ksa1220
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solid State
  16. J

    Switching Stereo to Mono if No Option on Receiver

    I just purchased a Kenwood KR-1400, and noticed that there is no way to switch from stereo to mono. Anyone know of how to trouble shoot this? I run my cheap audio technica lp-60 through the receiver and would like the option to play the audio in mono. (I often point one of the speakers into the...
  17. P

    Kenwood KR-1400 issues

    Hello! Just getting into the vintage stereo scene and I picked up a Kenwood KR-1400 Receiver and a Hitachi HT-7a Turntable as a starter setup. They actually sound great but I'm getting some weird issues whenever I switch to the phono input. It'll run fine for a minute or two and then the right...
  18. tusntuk2

    Need help replacing KR-5600 bridge rectifier M4B-3

    Need help replacing KR-5600 bridge rectifier S5VB20. I used dlucy's suggestion of a 400v/35a bridge on a previous KA-3500 restore, but I found it larger than the original. Space is tighter in the 5600. Could I use something like a KBPC804PBF? It's 400v/8a (Vishay). I plan to use 10,000uf...
  19. A

    Kenwood 7100 Right Channel Issues

    Hi all - I just purchased my first piece of vintage audio equipment so please be patient with me as this is completely new! I just got a Kenwood 7100 integrated amplifier and noticed that the right channel will either get very quite or will get scratchy and cut out. I've found that increasing...
    • apn408
    • Thread
    • channel issues kenwood kenwood 7100 right channel
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Solid State
  20. A

    Dual CV-1600 vs Kenwood KA-8100

    Hello, As in topic - will Kenwood KA-8100 be significantly superior than Dual CV-1600? Currently I have Dual and I am quite satisfied with sound, but I have possibility to buy Kenwood in reasonable price. I am tempted by it, but I don't know if there will be significant difference. Anybody...
    • ampcode
    • Thread
    • dual dual cv-1600 kenwood kenwood ka-8100
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Solid State
  21. Connor G

    Kenwood L-07M Vs L-07MII

    Hey all! I've been a happy user of a pair of L-07M monoblocks for the past couple of years. I've had them completely restored and I'm in love with the sound; Honestly better than any other amplifier I have heard, no matter the price. I recently bought a pair of Mk2's on eBay because of a tip...
  22. L

    Kenwood JL-558

    Hello guys, i'm looking to purchase the JL-558 locally, but couldn't find any reviews on it. did anyone here have any experience with them?
  23. M

    kenwood KR-V5010 Doesn't turn on anymore

    Hi, I have a Kenwood KR-V5010 Receiver and suddenly it just doesn't turn on anymore. I didn't touch, move or changed something but it just stopped working. When I turn the power on and press the stand-by/on button it turns on but after a few seconds it turns off again and gives a red blinking...
  24. Muel_pete

    Thoughts on your favorite mid level vintage receivers?

    Hey all, I am looking for some vintage receiver advice. I am on the hunt for a great, mid level receiver (40-60 watts per channel) to add to my collection. In the past I have had a Yamaha CR-640, Technics SA-5150, and Sansui 350A. I really enjoyed both the Yammy and the Sansui. But currently I...
  25. hopjohn

    The KA-2000 restoration

    Released in 1968, the KA-2000 is Kenwood's earliest, entry level, all solid state, integrated amplifier. The earliest versions of the KA-2000, as denoted in the brochure below, had two auxiliary inputs, later models have two phono inputs instead.
Back
Top Bottom