Underrated Kenwoods?

[tbowli]

Kenwood KA-8006. Sweetest 70 watts I’ve heard. Lots of flexibility with tone controls. Killer phono stage. Only wish it had pre ins and outs.

 

[Paco LM]

Kenwood KA-8006. Sweetest 70 watts I’ve heard. Lots of flexibility with tone controls. Killer phono stage. Only wish it had pre ins and outs.

I agree. The Ka-8006 (and Ka-6004 it's just a little behind) it's the best amp i've heard to date.

 

[DrDos]

Sure, the Kenwood KR-6030. Nice unit, easy to work on for the most part. 80 watts per channel mine works well, can't put above 2 on the volume or the neighbors complain. When they do I hit the loudness lever.

 

[rickl]

My KR-6030
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?attachments/1760979498470-jpeg.3617820/

 

[Semanon]

My KR-6030
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?attachments/1760979498470-jpeg.3617820/

I agree. The Kenwood components from 1978 to 1980 are underrated. KR-6030 (and others in the series) is marvelous, KA-9300 does not get the recognition it deserves.

 

[rickl]

The Kenwood components from 1978 to 1980 are underrated.

I think the early 80s that looks like BPC can be good too. KC/KM separates come to mind. cheap, easy to repair, cheap, and just works (and cheap).
My L series gear still beats them all (but not cheap).

 

[Semanon]

My L series gear still beats them all (but not cheap).

And not underrated. These get the respect they deserve.