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Kenwood stereo systems: K*-209 or K*-994?

aemadrid

aemadrid

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I've grown to like Kenwood stereo systems, and I've started to build on a KC-209 that should be arriving from eBay soon. I was planning on getting a KM-209, CD player, etc., following that line later on. The thing is that a full set of KA-994/KM-894 with everything but a record player is available locally for not a whole lot of money. How can I tell which one is the better set? Do you have any recommendations?
 
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Set them up side by side and play the same CD on both, or use same CD player to both systems. Maybe have a friend switch CD player back and forth.
 
I won't be able to compare one against the other, unfortunately. I need to purchase the KM-209 if I want to go that route. And I'm sure the guy selling the KA-994/KM-894 is not going to let me compare it in his house ;-) I was hoping somebody familiar with both could tell me if there is a big difference between the two systems. I only know one system is newer, but I've also heard bad things about the 90s. Still have so much to learn.
 
I doubt there will be much difference between the models. I think someone did a update or resto of the 994 or similar on the Kenwood sub forum. You might want to search there.

I like my kc209/km209 combo. A lot of cheap power and convenience of a remote.
 
aemadrid said:
I don’t own a KM-209, I only have the KC-209 coming soon
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You don't need a km-209 unless you want a matched set.

Pretty much any power amp should work. I've used a m1, m2, m2a, hafler 200, and others.
 
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