Kenwood Basic Amp/Pre-amp Norfolk CL

[Wolverine]

Saw this ad on Norfolk CL
NO Affilation with seller though I exchanged e-mail regarding price. Seems to be a motivated seller so perhaps someone here might be interested.

Vintage Stereo Equipment Audiophile HIFI - $100 (Chesapeake)

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Hey guys, I recently came into some decent stereo equipment that I have no need for.
All of it is in great physical and working condition.

I have an idea what these sell for on ebay but im trying to avoid ebay as long as possible. I hear nothing but horror stories from sellers.

ANYWAYS so here is what I have to offer.
Kenwood Basic C2 Stereo Control Amp- asking $100 OBO
Kenwood GE 1100 Graphic equalizer- asking $150 OBO
Kenwood Basic M1D Stereo Power Amp- asking $100 OBO
Yamaha Natural Sound EQ 500 Graphic Equalizer- asking $100 OBO
Pioneer 6 disc cartridge cd player- Make offer or buy two pieces above and get this for free.

I am open to offers on all of this.
If you want all of it, I will make you a great deal.

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[janikphoto]

The basic pre sounds great, but it has plenty of issues with buttons and knobs that go bad.

 

[cnolanh]

I would say that "plenty of issues" is not accurate. The Basic C2 has one known weakness with its balance control. If that control does go bad, you can either find a working balance pot (not common) from a donor unit, replace the balance control with a different pot, or (most commonly) do a small mod to take the balance control out of the circuit.

As a happy C2 owner, I can say that the controls tend to be smooth and clean. The volume control, especially, is nicely tapered and a pleasure to use. On my C2 even the balance control is still working fine.

If the one for sale on CL is in good cosmetic and operating condition, $100 is the right price.

 

[janikphoto]

Well, I've also heard of and experienced cold solder joints and the general need for deoxit. Plus, I have another button going out on mine that I'll basically bypass like the balance bypass. But, when working, it sounds amazing!

 

[frommerstop]

The Basic M1d is what catches my eye in that list... it's a very good little amp and well worth $100 if you ask me.