Kenwood KR-8010
This classic is the Kenwood KR-8010. It was introduced in 1978 and was on the market until about 1981. With 125 watts per channel and 0.03% total harmonic distortion it was near top of the …
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Kenwood Model Eleven III
The Kenwood Model Eleven III was introduced around 1976 and was on the market until about 1978. It was sold primarily on overseas military bases to U.S. military personnel. Many would consider the Eleven III …
Kenwood KR-6600
The Kenwood KR-6600 was introduced in 1976 and was part of Kenwood’s KR-X600 lineup that included the KR-3600, KR-4600, KR-5600, KR-6600, KR-7600, and KR-9600. The KR-6600 was obviously an upper mid range offering from Kenwood …
Kenwood KR-1000
The Kenwood KR-1000 Galaxy Commander receiver has some, shall we say, unusual styling. It hit the market in late 1982 and was indicative of early to mid 1980’s aesthetics with a lot of colorful lights …
Kenwood KR-8050
The Kenwood KR-8050 FM/AM Hi-Speed DC receiver as Kenwood called it was introduced in 1979. It was an advanced stereo electronically and fit into the monster receiver category by pushing out 120 watts per channel …
Kenwood KR-4070
The Kenwood KR-4070 is a great no frills receiver the Kenwood made from 1978 until about 1981. It retailed for $300 and produces 40 watts per channel with 0.1% THD. It has the classic late …
Kenwood KR-9400
The Kenwood Kr-9400 is one of Kenwood’s iconic receivers from the mid 1970’s and was their top of the line receiver at the time. At 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms it was an …
Kenwood KR-5600
Produced from 1976-1978 the Kenwood KR-5600 was one of Kenwood’s mid range receivers. Above it were the KR-6600 and the monster KR-9600. Below were the KR-4600, KR-3600 and entry level KR-2600. The KR-5600 retailed for …
Kenwood KR-2090
BOTL, or bottom of the line, receiver sounds a bit harsh for this little Kenwood KR-2090. While it only produces 16 watts per channel it’s not a bad performer. Introduced in 1978 it was an …
Kenwood KR-6030
This is a nice Kenwood offering from circa 1978 until about late 1979. It’s the Kenwood KR-6030. It has the classic look of 1970’s Kenwood’s with the exception of the large push buttons that the …
Kenwood KR-3600
The Kenwood KR-3600 receiver was one step up from the bottom of the line KR-2600. Both the KR-2600 and the KR-3600 utilized slightly lower grade components relative to their upper end brothers the KR-5600, KR-6600 …
Kenwood KR-9050
Many audio enthusiasts consider a monster receiver to be one that puts out 100 watts per channel or more. Well, this Kenwood KR-9050 puts out just that – 200 watts per channel. So, I guess …
Kenwood KR-7600
Kenwood receivers have a distinct look about them with their mix of blue, red and amber lights. Such is the case with the Kenwood KR-7600. Add the silver face plate and black dial face and …
Kenwood KW-70
There is not a lot of information on this classic Kenwood KW-70 tube receiver from the early 1960’s. It was also badged as a Trio WX-400 in Japan. As you know, Trio later came to …
Kenwood KR-7050
This is a Kenwood offering from 1979-1980. It’s the Kenwood KR-7050 and supplies 80 watts per channel in to 8 ohms. It has a very good tuner and features Wide/Narrow IF selection and incorporates 5 …