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  1. Stack

    Speaker recommendations for Kenwood KA-801 amp.

    So, I have a bit of an upgrade bug... It's become apparent that after years of upgrading various components one by one, my Realistic Mach 2 speakers are the weakest point in my current setup. Now, don't get me wrong. The Mach 2's are excellent for cranking volume and served me well for years...
  2. G

    Kr-2300 suddenly only buzzing

    I'm having a stroke of bad luck, I fear. I turn on my little kr-2300 and nothing but buzzing comes out. It was working fine just yesterday. I've only had this receiver for a couple of days and apart from some cleaning, didn't do anything to it. The sound is great and much more powerfull than...
  3. husar

    Anyone own a Kenwood KD-2077?

    I just picked up a KD-2077 off ebay. Pictures look pretty good but the selling has a bit of bad feedback. I see the crack in the cover but not much else. No clue what stylus is on there but expecting to replace it. The anti skating weight seems to be there. Either I got a steal or a project...
    • husar
    • Thread
    • kd-2077 kenwood turntable
    • Replies: 62
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. robots362

    Need help troubleshooting a Kenwood KD-3100 turntable

    Any ideas what might be wrong? I picked up a Kenwood KD-3100 tt https://imgur.com/a/Fh3ur and it sounds great, but it takes 5+ tries to get it to start playing a record. I move the needle over the record and hit the play/cut button. It starts turning, gets up to steady speed, then lowers the...
  5. The fojizzle

    My new system. Thoughts?

    so I’m slowly building my system. New to this. I have a completely refurbished Technics SL-Q2 turntable and I just got Hot a mint condition Kenwood KR4600. I’m pretty stoked as I spent less than $180 for both.any thoughts on my system? Any ideas on decent/low cost speakers? I’m also looking at...
  6. Stan Orelove

    Looking for info on a Kenwood KD-44R turntable

    I'm Looking for info on a Kenwood KD-44R turntable I just acquired. I have a copy of the service manual. I'd like to know the years this model was manufactured/sold and what the MSRP was in the USA. If anyone knows, please share. Thanks, Stan O.
  7. E

    Kenwood KA-74

    Just picked one up about a week and a half ago, enjoying the brighter sound from it (and it looks really cool!), have any of you had any experience with this guy?
  8. audi0n00b

    Dirty KR-9600 restoration tips please

    Just picked up my first vintage receiver, a rack mount Kenwood KR-9600. It’s pretty much covered in a thick layer of dust and not sure whether I should clean it up before firing it up. On that note I’m also not sure how best to clean it up. What’s the best way to get the dust and grime off the...
    • audi0n00b
    • Thread
    • clean dust removal kenwood kr9600 receiver
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Solid State
  9. JGR

    RTA11T or SDA SRS2.3TL

    I have an opportunity to buy a nice pair of Polk SDA SRS2.3TL for $200.00 CDN. I have a pair of nice RTA11T that I power with my Kenwood KA7010 amp. 100 wpc. Looking for opinions if I should but the SDA's and sell the RTA11T's?
    • JGR
    • Thread
    • kenwood polk speakers
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  10. R

    Kenwood KR-7050 dumb question

    For those who are experienced with them, do they run hot? I took possession of one not so long ago and even runing it a very low volume it seems warm compared to other receiver I own. Also, any feedback on the whole unit is wellcomed!
  11. dlucy

    Kenwood restoration, repair, recapping and servicing threads

    This thread is an index to other threads where specific Kenwood models have been restored, repaired, refurbished, recapped... or otherwise fixed. This thread exists to make it much easier to find the threads you need when restoring your Kenwood. If you've found another thread about restoring a...
  12. JordanVA

    Kenwood KX-800 repair

    So in my efforts to learn more about the ins and outs of equipment I've taken a few steps. Joined AK, joined a local audio society, and I just took apart a Sony 5 disc cd player, and fixed a few issues it was having. I figure taking something apart, and putting it back together is a great way...
    • JordanVA
    • Thread
    • cassette deck kenwood kx-800 repair tape deck
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  13. Festuss

    Who's Familiar with Kenwood KL-55 speakers?

    Hello AK World - been into this vintage audio stuff all of 2 weeks. Today from the local GW I brought home a pr of Kenwood KL-55 10" 2-ways in stout walnut cabinets in need of some love. Can't find any info on them - surely someone has some experience with these.
    • Festuss
    • Thread
    • kenwood sl-55 speakers vintage
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  14. Cody AOC

    Kenwood Basic M2

    Hi so recently I bought a Kenwood Basic M2 amplifier off someone for $5 yes it does work but it does not have the 2 prong power entry connector. Somebody took it off and it's not anywhere but I can't seem to find a replacement for it this is one of the units that has a voltage selector on the...
  15. tusntuk2

    Pulsing buzz varies speed with Volume/Bass. Any ideas?

    Kenwood KR-5600 receiver, just finished recapping Audio and Power Supply boards. After resetting bias it started making buzz/hum in a rhythmic pulse that would vary speed as either the Volume or Bass control was moved. Right channel only. Maybe some transistor oscillation? Haven't had one...
    • tusntuk2
    • Thread
    • buzz changes speed changes with volume hum kenwood kr-5600 noise oscillation pulse rhythmic noise
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Solid State
  16. davstev

    Let's compare: Sansui Eight & Kenwood 700M

    Hi Sansui'ers, Tell me why, the extraordinarily well built and much lauded Sansui Eight (non-deluxe) would sound better, or different in an appealing way, than the Kenwood 700M, also adored by many. I have a nice 700M, and perhaps crazily, at no small expense, I am considering acquiring a...
  17. bcosta76

    Kenwood KR 1400 Fair Asking Price

    Hello AK folks. I happened upon a Kenwood KR 1400 that functions perfectly and is very clean. Can I get some ideas on how much it might be worth? Also, I'm new here, so I apologize if this kind of question is frowned upon. Much appreciated, Ben
  18. MBurnside

    what amp should be powering my Paradigm 7se Mk3 ?

    I found a pair of Paradgim 7se Mk3s in an alley several blocks from my house one fine day, I was flabbergasted, and I actually saw them being put out by a snotty 17 year old who saw them as his parents ugly old speakers and was replacing them. I was a poor 21 year old at the time, was lucky...
    • MBurnside
    • Thread
    • amplifier canadian kenwood paradig psb set up set-up yamaha
    • Replies: 53
    • Forum: Solid State
  19. tusntuk2

    Kenwood KR-5600 about replacing 7500uf-50v filter caps?

    About to do a full recap of a Kenny KR-5600, but I wonder if I can bump up the main filter caps a bit? The original 7500uf 50v have lots of modern replacements with screw term's or rather high prices, none of which I want. I found some 8200uf 80v snap-ins that would seem to work, but since I'm...
  20. Jim wishes

    Kenwood KR-7050

    i just acquired a Kenwood KR-7050 for free. I was told it had been in storage for a couple of years, and worked great when it was put in there. It's a very nice receiver. I plug it in though and I get NO sound at all. I've bought new speakers, new wire. I've clean the connectors on the back...
    • Jim wishes
    • Thread
    • kenwood kenwood kr-7050 kr-7050
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tuners
  21. tusntuk2

    Kenwood KA-3500 bias needs help

    Hello again, just love this forum and the gracious help here! I just finished completely recapping a Kenny KA-3500, and the DC offset shows -6mv on one side and 56mv on the other. Not terrible, even if a little unbalanced, I understand, but when I check the bias it seems to wander from about...
    • tusntuk2
    • Thread
    • bias bias trimpot replacement ka-3500 kenwood
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  22. Wesley14

    How to improve my setup for better sound?

    Hi, I'm kind of a newbie to hifi and my setup is just things I inherited over time. I am looking to improve my sound without spending a whole lot if money (I'm just going to start college and work full time at McDonald's so I'm not exactly rich) My setup is: Technics SA-EX110 receiver Sony...
  23. R

    Price suggestions for a KA-501

    Hi, Im fairly new to vintage audio. I picked up a working KA-501 amplifier from the dump last year and spent the beginning of this summer fixing it. I got all the controls working and replaced the meter lamps with LEDs. I cleaned the entire inside, replaced the speaker terminals with 5-way posts...
  24. MadcapLaughs

    Picking a new amp

    Quick opinions needed; There is a chance to pick up a few amplifiers around the same price point, all look to be refurbished and proper cosmetic/ working order: Kenwood KA 907 integrated, a MC 2100 Mcintosh power amp, and a Scott LK 72 integrated. What would be the piece to jump for in your...
  25. anuncisweb

    Kenwood KA-5500 vs Kenwood KA-5700

    Hi people, I'd like to start a discussion about two of the most well-known midrange amplifiers from the Kenwood manufacturer. In this case the KA-5500 from 1977 and the KA-5700 (or 5750) from 1979. I've seen the specs and it appears than the the KA-5500 has more power, more damping factor and...
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