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  1. Cricketgg7

    KA-92B Amp not outputting left channel

    Hey y'all, I've been all over the web and made an account here hoping for some assistance. I'm trying to set up my parent's old Kenwood system and running into a block with the KA-92B stereo amp. I'm not getting any audio or signal into the left channel at all, on either bus. I've 2 speakers...
  2. darklife

    Kenwood oscilloscopes?

    DSCN1488s by darklife posted Jun 27, 2022 at 11:41 AM I just got a pair of Kenwood CS-5375 from 1997 scopes for free that originally came from a tech university and it seems information on these is quite rare and even stranger they have three input channels instead of dual or quad. What's up...
    • darklife
    • Thread
    • 5375 kenwood oscilloscope
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: DIY
  3. redpackman

    Kenwood KA-8300 - Power supply board issues addressed

    I have a Kenwood KA-8300 I love dearly, along with its little brother the KA-7100. I read that the KA-8300 can often have issues on it's power supply board and in particular with resistor Rk 6 which tends to overheat and cause problems. I was also having some issues with the relay so I thought...
  4. JB8

    KENWOOD KR-100 Main Amp Mysteries And Legends

    I have a KR-100 with what I'd like to think are some main amp issues, here's some backstory. Unit was filthy upon arrival, cleaned it significantly (pots, switches, general dusting) before checking the main fuse and powering up via DBT (I'm a sucker for this look, purchased untested) Output...
  5. Super Noob

    Project: Kenwood Super Eleven

    Am still keeping the solder flowing... however, am not documenting as much anymore. Am busy with work and life, but I picked up a monster locally a few months back. Paying up is just what you have do nowadays. I have plenty of Kenwood gear: 8050, 8010, 9G, 8100... and have spend time redoing...
  6. ExtraCharity

    ISO: Vintage Kenwood High Impedance Headphones for KR-9400

    Hello all. So I have a KR-9400. I would like to live out my period correct hi-fi fantasy and I am searching for a awesome old school high impedance headphones to pair with my KR-9400. Any recommendations? preference is kenwood and late 70s but I am flexible. thanks!
  7. J

    Stereo Hi-Fi deck + active sub??

    Hello everyone! I have an Pioneer Hi-Fi deck, which consists of AZ-470 amp (I don't recall the tape deck/equalizer and fm/am reciever model names, not home at the moment). The system outputs 70w rms per channel according to info in hifiengine (although it sounds more like 50w to me, but that is...
  8. hacim229911

    Kenwood Kr-7400 Audio Channels Uncooperative

    Okay, so I'm new to both vintage audio and forums. here's hoping one of you geniuses might be able to help me. About a month and a half ago I got my Kenwood Kr-7400 professionally cleaned and repaired from a dismal state. worked just fine, though all of a sudden all inputs (Phono, Phono 2, FM...
    • hacim229911
    • Thread
    • farts help kenwood kenwood kr-7400 problem
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Tuners
  9. LAylEE

    Kenwood KR-3200 No AM, FM only in Mono

    Hi AK community, My Name is Lajos and this is my first post. Your community helped me a lot with my other receiver KR-5150 in my living room, I appreciate it a lot. I was unable to resolve an issue with my new receiver Kenwood KR-3200 in my working room. I'm new to vintage audio systems, and I...
    • LAylEE
    • Thread
    • kenwood kr-3200 no stereo signal meter tuner tuning meter vintage
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Tuners
  10. VonKuhn

    Kenwood KR-7600 transistor problems

    Hello, after weeks of searching I am finally desperate enough to post a question and look for help. Recently I got a Kenwood kr-7600 in great condition to repair, just a bit dusty, and no sound at all. After some searching, I found a transistor (2SC1419 NPN) surrounded by dark spots on the board...
  11. C

    Kenwood KR-3400 - DOA?

    Hi folks, I'm brand new here and am thoroughly humbled by this forum's wealth of knowledge and kind spirit. I'm not by any means an audiophile, nor do I have a huge desire to dive very deep on fixing this unit. BUT, I do have a masochistic tendency to not throw anything away, and I really enjoy...
  12. hitjazz

    Sabotage of KA-7100?

    With the help of a friend, I am beginning a project to revive my KA-7100 diagnosed with a protection circuit issue. As we move forward, I may look to this forum for advice. However, for now, we are stymied at the outset by what appears to be a short. Background: I checked all 4 fuses before...
  13. DodgeShadow

    Kenwood TK-140x Rebuild

    Good evening everyone! I bring to you tonight, my guinea pig for my first rebuild. I have some experience soldering and repairing electronics that this job feels to be within my capabilities, and im looking for a little guidance. I have most all of the smaller caps selected on Mouser for...
  14. Eric Garland

    Kenwood KR-9050 dial pointer adjustment

    Pleased with my new KR-9050 and want to get the dial pointer to be exactly on an FM station we have playing 18 hours a day in our home…can you guys direct me to the correct pot/coil to make this electronic adjustment? Thank you in advance!
  15. tusntuk2

    HELP! Can't set BIAS on Kenwood KA-3500

    Greetings fellow Ak'ers! This puzzle has me stumped - any good puzzle solvers out there wanna try it? I have rebuilt a Kenwood KA-3500 amp with a full recap, many transistors, resistors and diodes, and new Bournes trimmers, too. This is my 12th recap of this model, but I'm stumped. The Left...
  16. F

    Newbie from Florida!!

    Hello everybody! My name is Frank and I live in Florida. Brand new to the site and I need some help. I have a Kenwood rack system that I probably bought between 1989 and 1992. Up until last week, the system still kicked ass! Now, it seems my amp (KM-209) is having issues. It will play for a bit...
  17. J

    Incorrect transistor voltages in Kenwood KA-6100 after recap

    Hello, I'm hoping someone can help me debug some problems that have come up after I recapped a KA-6100 integrated amp. There appears to be a short somewhere so I am running the amp on a DBT to prevent the fuses from blowing. I have double/triple/quadruple checked the polarity of all of the...
  18. T

    Sound not outputting on Kenwood KR-V 9030

    Hello, recently I've had problems with my Kenwood KR-V 9030 that I brought out of storage recently. On the first day powering it on after a long time, the red LED on the volume knob lit up. This indicates power is going through the 'Master Volume Control Board'. However, a few hours later when...
  19. Nahui

    An old friend, my Kenwood kd5100 needs a new motor

    Hello all, I got this turntable around 44 years ago. Still works, but not as sharp as it used to do. I called Kenwood, and obusly, the motor is discontinued, so I need a new motor for it (I know it's a long, log shot), but does anyone have any clue where ot get one? Please let me know
    • Nahui
    • Thread
    • kenwood turntable advice turntable motor
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. R

    Kenwood LS-403a

    I have these speakers on the way to pair with my KR-7400 and Technics SL-1600. I'm only about a month into putting my system together and collecting vinyl. I may be overpaying but the market is ridiculous these days. I only see it getting worse (ie; prices increasing, less chance at thrift store...
    • RGmax70
    • Thread
    • kenwood ls-403 ls-403a
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  21. C

    KT-5300 Faceplate Foam

    Hi, Folks, I recently picked up a KA-5700 along with a KT-5300. I shipped the 5700 to a tech for repair, and kept the 5300 on my bench for some cleaning. The interior of the 5300 is immaculate. It looks brand new. The outside needs some cleaning and touch-up, but nothing a little soap and...
  22. teddyfreddy

    Kenwood TK-50 RCA jacks

    I have a Kenwood TK-50 with a broken RCA jack. The Rca jacks in the reciever are designed so that the center contact touches the terminal for the outer sleeve. Is it necessary to replace the jack with the same type if I can't manage to fix the original?
  23. K

    Kenwood/Trio KT-7000 AM not working, Tuning meter not moving

    Trio/Kenwood KT-7000 by kenmari posted Jan 20, 2022 at 12:37 AM I got myself this tuner practically for free. It came with a Technics amplifier. There are a ton of Japanese, surplus audio equipment where I currently live. The tuners that come from Japan usually only receive local stations...
  24. Moth R. Superior

    Help? Kenny KA-7100

    Greetings, I am having problems with the left channel of my Kenwood. It simply isn't there. HOW DO I SOLVE THIS? thanks in advance! -Mike
  25. Stack

    Kenwood KA-801 Phono Preamp Capacitive load: Please help me understand schematic

    Hi, I'm trying to determine the capacitive load for my Kenwood KA-801 preamp section (to see if I need to buy a preamp or modify the circuit to handle an AT-VM540ML cart), and I'm honestly in a bit over my head. I have the schematic of the preamp section but I'm not sure which caps would...
    • Stack
    • Thread
    • capacitive ka-801 kenwood load preamp
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solid State
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