Join the Kenwood Owner's Association social group!

[lguise]

I notice that there is no forum for Kenwood owners here on AK.
But I have seen Kenwood mentioned in many posts.
Many of you list Kenwood equipment in your signatures.
I have seen a nice Kenwood receiver used as an avatar.

If you like Kenwood, join the Kenwood Owner's Association social group!
We can get together to talk about our great Kenwood gear and share pictures and specs.

To join the social group, go to your User Control Panel and click on Social Groups under Networking. When you get to the group page, there is a Join Group button at the top right.

This group is open to anyone.

Only members are allowed to post in the social group!

My first system was a Kenwood KR-4070 with a Dual TT and AR-4x's that I picked up at a pawn shop in 1982. That was a great little receiver! 40 watts per channel and a very good tuner. I have owned 3 of them. I gave all 3 to friends. One friend is still using his at work.

At present, I have a KR-6600 in the repair pile, a working KR-3400, a KD-2070 TT and a KD-3100 TT, a GE-1000 equalizer, and a pair of Realistic speakers that I have been told were made by Kenwood (okay, I admit it, their speakers weren't so great).

I just recently parted out a set of KL-999DX speakers. I gave up on trying to find a replacement for a bad horn and two bad tweeters. Though they were certainly not my favorite pair, they were the only pair (out of about 13 others) that sounded good in the den of my last rented house.

I think Kenwood makes great stuff! It's time they got their due!

If ya think Kenwood rules, join up today!

[redcoates7]

I'd love to join, but can't seem to find the group!

<edit>
...now I'm in!

[lguise]

You just out-ran me. It's there now!

[stuwee]

I'm in too. I don't know where mine's going so I'll be askin Q's!
Craig

[meggy]

I'm in. Great idea.

[spartanmanor]

In!

[hifi_nut]

I´m in.

Damn. I just realized I don´t have any pics of my kennies. gotta take care of that asap.

[dew042]

Will there be a secret handshake, and a blood oath?

dew.

[markallen]

I have always wanted a decoder ring . . . and a certificate of membership (suitable for framing!) . . .

[lguise]

what if we wear antenna on our heads and burn a pioneer?

[JesusChrysler]

That would be dumb.



;)


Matt

[djv8ga]

We Denon fans will crash your party. :yes:

[djv8ga]

Can someone delete this post...PLEASE!:drunk:

[JesusChrysler]

You'll crash the party twice? Somehow; I think the second time they'll be ready for ya.

;)

Matt

[Argyle]

word. i'm down.

[djv8ga]

You'll crash the party twice? Somehow; I think the second time they'll be ready for ya.

;)

Matt

Oh yeah, We are coming in...and we aint paying the cover!

[JesusChrysler]

There's a cover?




Damn.


Matt

[Bigears]

What is a Kenwood? I think one of my Pioneers has fake Kenwood on part of the case.

[KirkM]

I don't have any high end Kenwood equipment, but I've got a KT-5500 tuner I bought new in 1978, and a KA-405 amp I bought new in 1981. Both have been jammin' in my unheated garage for the past 10 years. When I found the Audiokarma site, I decided they needed to be cleaned up and brought inside :) Both are still working great !




http://homepage.mac.com/messnerk/audio/kenwood1.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/messnerk/audio/kenwood2.jpg

[stuwee]

Can someone delete this post...PLEASE!:drunk:

Wayne, pull up your post. backspace the curser in the edit function, make sure you have your right hand on a tube amp chassis, put the bottle down, and with your left hand, did you spill booze on that clean floor, ok, stand in it

[JesusChrysler]

Niiiiiiiiiice.

I have an old-ass (69?) reciever that is fugly as hell.... but maybe I'll look into gettin' it runnin'....


Matt

[JesusChrysler]

stuwee:


LOL!



Matt

[djv8ga]

Wayne, pull up your post. backspace the curser in the edit function, make sure you have your right hand on a tube amp chassis, put the bottle down, and with your left hand, did you spill booze on that clean floor, ok, stand in it

Tubes are for transmitters!!!..Not recievers!!!:yes:

Stuwee, I bet if I fire up my linear, it will bleed all over every Kenwood in Tucson.:D

[bigstereo]

lguise, great idea bub! There's a lot of nice kenny gear spread around AK.

[stuwee]

Tubes are for transmitters!!!..Not recievers!!!:yes:

Stuwee, I bet if I fire up my linear, it will bleed all over every Kenwood in Tucson.:D

Wayne, I'm a pitcher not a catcher:D

And your on! This isn't very social is it. We digress, (There's a lot of Kenny's down here ;) )

[djv8ga]

This isn't very social is it. )
It's not?

[hpsenicka]

I prefer to discuss my Kenwood fetish in the open forums....

[lguise]

wow! this was a great idea!

it's about time i had one!

[Sir.Byrd]

Kirk, those look wonderful!
I have the 5300 tuner but the 5500 looks much more classy.

[hpsenicka]

wow! this was a great idea!

.. forgive me if I don't share your enthusiasm.

I also own EPI, Entech, Thorens, BIC, Avant, Tannoy, Realistic, Roku, Pioneer, Genesis, Technics, Sansui and Paradigm gear...and probably half a dozen other brands I can't think of at the moment.

I shudder to think that I should have to join a seperate "group" to engage in a discussion regarding one of these brands.....

Oh... what if I want to ask for comparative information and opinions about a Kenwood and a Sansui... or a McIntosh?? Where do I go then... where does it end??

[djv8ga]

I don't have any high end Kenwood equipment, but I've got a KT-5500 tuner I bought new in 1978, and a KA-405 amp I bought new in 1981. Both have been jammin' in my unheated garage for the past 10 years. When I found the Audiokarma site, I decided they needed to be cleaned up and brought inside :) Both are still working great !




http://homepage.mac.com/messnerk/audio/kenwood1.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/messnerk/audio/kenwood2.jpg

It's amazng what we will stash in the garage. Those are very nice. :thmbsp:

[Mark B]

.. forgive me if I don't share your enthusiasm.

I also own EPI, Entech, Thorens, BIC, Avant, Tannoy, Realistic, Roku, Pioneer, Genesis, Technics, Sansui and Paradigm gear...and probably half a dozen other brands I can't think of at the moment.

I shudder to think that I should have to join a seperate "group" to engage in a discussion regarding one of these brands.....

Oh... what if I want to ask for comparative information and opinions about a Kenwood and a Sansui... or a McIntosh?? Where do I go then... where does it end??
I don't think joining a group means it is the exclusive venue for members discussing or sharing information about that gear. I will continue posting in Vintage Solid State and other forums as usual.

[bigstereo]

wow! this was a great idea!

it's about time i had one!

You can say that again:D

[lguise]

.. forgive me if I don't share your enthusiasm.

I also own EPI, Entech, Thorens, BIC, Avant, Tannoy, Realistic, Roku, Pioneer, Genesis, Technics, Sansui and Paradigm gear...and probably half a dozen other brands I can't think of at the moment.

I shudder to think that I should have to join a seperate "group" to engage in a discussion regarding one of these brands.....

Oh... what if I want to ask for comparative information and opinions about a Kenwood and a Sansui... or a McIntosh?? Where do I go then... where does it end??

There is no comparison! Apples and oranges!

[lguise]

This is the KR-3400. I believe it was the second from the bottom of the line, I'd guess 20-25 wpc. I bought it at a thrift store. It is filthy, probably never been serviced. Hasn't been plugged up in over 5 years until the other day. There is no antenna connected to the unit. I live in an aluminum house trailer in the hills. It is tuned to a local, low-wattage, college operated radio station. Their transmitter is about 20 miles from here, through the hills, and there is a thunderstorm brewing.

[lguise]

I don't have any high end Kenwood equipment, but I've got a KT-5500 tuner I bought new in 1978, and a KA-405 amp I bought new in 1981. Both have been jammin' in my unheated garage for the past 10 years. When I found the Audiokarma site, I decided they needed to be cleaned up and brought inside :) Both are still working great !




http://homepage.mac.com/messnerk/audio/kenwood1.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/messnerk/audio/kenwood2.jpg



Sorry, just had to see them one more time.

[Kptn Howdie]

i`ve posted this is a previous thread but here is my garage system thats all kenwood power amps except for the pioneer cd player and nikko tuner.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/mayhemman66/garagekenwood004.jpg

[Sir.Byrd]

i`ve posted this is a previous thread but here is my garage system thats all kenwood power amps except for the pioneer cd player and nikko tuner.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/mayhemman66/garagekenwood004.jpg

That's your GARAGE system!!!

[jhoyt]

I don't hear anyone complaining about the separate Pioneer, Marantz, Mac, et. al. forums. Why, there's even a separate forum for Linn! Good stuff, I'm sure, but...

(Although for us time-challenged folk, another place to read new posts might not be such a good thing)

Go Kennie!

[lguise]

(Although for us time-challenged folk, another place to read new posts might not be such a good thing)

just be sure to come here first!

[Kptn Howdie]

That's your GARAGE system!!!

yesum, but it goes down in the basement for the winter.

[ponderbear]

got some

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/2514/rackbd1.jpg

[epifanatic]

My Babies....first KW's I ever bought, brand new in 77' still running like champs! Can you say "bulletproof"??

[epifanatic]

Great idea, let's hope it's not as snooty as the Mac forum ;)

[jhoyt]

Kenwood by candlelight. (And about 5 sec. exposure...)

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc103/elderfelder/kenwood_candleleght.jpg

[marantzfan]

I'm in. Hopefully my modest setup will qualify me..:D

[Chazb11]

I'm in! Thanks :thmbsp:

[jgmacv]

Here's mine. Sorry about the blurry pic. That's my KA-900 sitting on top of my Pioneer SX-D5000.

[georgedannyg]

im in to :music:

[lguise]

lovely gear! welcome to the group!

[SPL db]

If there's a Kenwood group around, you better believe I'm in! :yes: :thmbsp:

Scott (a.k.a Mr Kenwood :D)

[Sportlark64]

I'm there !
Here is my KR-8340 5-Swinger :
Steve"The Desertrat"

[Mark B]

My "spare" pair of L-09M's.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/mxblack/KenwoodL-09Mview1.jpg

[lguise]

My "spare" pair of L-09M's.

does that mean you can "spare" them?

[meggy]

My "spare" pair of L-09M's.



Beautiful! So you are running a pair? If so, with what Preamp?

[Mark B]

Beautiful! So you are running a pair? If so, with what Preamp?
I've got another pair of L-09M's at EchoWars awaiting a complete refurbishing, including the PS caps. I've already got a 700C (EW) to go with them.

does that mean you can "spare" them?

I bought the "spare" pair of L-09M's just before Inspiribomb (Aaron) put his L-09M's up for sale. The pair I got from Aaron is the nicest I've seen. I'll sell the "spare" pair one of these days.

[meggy]

I've got another pair of L-09M's at EchoWars awaiting a complete refurbishing, including the PS caps. I've already got a 700C (EW) to go with them.



I bought the "spare" pair of L-09M's just before Inspiribomb (Aaron) put his L-09M's up for sale. The pair I got from Aaron is the nicest I've seen. I'll sell the "spare" pair one of these days.

Cool. I'd appreciate a PM if/when you ever do that.

[Mark B]

Cool. I'd appreciate a PM if/when you ever do that.
Will do.

[petronne]

Good evening from Paris,
I just bought for 90€ a kenwood dp 1100 sg, for me it's very nice cd player, but i have not the original owner manual.
Could you help me?
Thanks

Bonsoir de Paris,
Je viens juste d'acheter pour 90€ une platine cd kenwood dp 1100 sg, à mon goût c'est un très bon lecteur, mais je n'ai pas le manuel original.
Pouvez vous m'aider ?
Cordialement
Philippe

[sla429]

I'm in. Kenwood's just sound good.

[jackwoz]

great!!! now I NEED to buy some kenwood stuff :D:D:D

[westend]

Good evening from Paris,
I just bought for 90€ a kenwood dp 1100 sg, for me it's very nice cd player, but i have not the original owner manual.
Could you help me?
Thanks

Bonsoir de Paris,
Je viens juste d'acheter pour 90€ une platine cd kenwood dp 1100 sg, à mon goût c'est un très bon lecteur, mais je n'ai pas le manuel original.
Pouvez vous m'aider ?
Cordialement
PhilippeSent a PM about this. Here is a translatable link for others that have this player: http://acec13.fr/TVC/Kenwood/Kenwood1100SG.html

[jgmacv]

Here's a pick of my KR-5340. Very stout and sounds great.

[Pstraums]

Kenwood rocks!

My primary source
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn206/pstraums/22257030.jpg
Not many CD players look this good even today (the 7030 from almost 20 years ago.. it`s an excellent cd-player.. neutral sounding and built like a brick!) my next source upgrade will be a DAC for this'un I think...

Also got myself a recordplayer today branded, Kenwood (KD-21R) It looks OK, but my records are 500 miles away from here, so I havent checked (it was a freebie).... guess it`s just an average deck.. but it`s quite heavy! .. so perhaps Kenwood has put some quality into even this bpc looking thing!...? Anyone familiar with thisone?

[Sportlark64]

That would be dumb.



;)


Matt

Okay,okay,,,
Forego the Pioneer effigy ,,,, Burn a POS plastic "HIGH END" 5.1 while stuffing lit Incense in our noses !!!


PSSSS........ JC
Gimmeee yer car and I promise to make it FAST ! Not the Car :smoke:

[lha1992]

I've got another pair of L-09M's at EchoWars awaiting a complete refurbishing, including the PS caps. I've already got a 700C (EW) to go with them.



I bought the "spare" pair of L-09M's just before Inspiribomb (Aaron) put his L-09M's up for sale. The pair I got from Aaron is the nicest I've seen. I'll sell the "spare" pair one of these days.

Whenever you do decide to sell that pair of L-09M's please PM me?
Thanks

[Bikerduck]

Just bought a KA-801 and hooked it up to my HPM-100's and it sounds fantastic, much better then I thought. Other then dirty pots and the meter lights not working, it's a keeper.
Does anyone know what that "DC Coupled" really does, is it save to use? I did a search here on that but all I found is a bunch of tech talk. What does it do to the sound, is it like a "direct" switch, bypassing useless path's?
Thanks

[orionkc]

I'm a proud Kenwood owner. :yes:

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee307/orionkc/Kenwood%20KA-9100%20Amp%20and%20KT-8300%20Tuner/113_1395.jpg

[Sportlark64]

Hey if someone here has a KR-8340 , what does the "Radar" mode do ?
Steve

[JBLKRAZEE]

Just bought a KA-801 and hooked it up to my HPM-100's and it sounds fantastic, much better then I thought. Other then dirty pots and the meter lights not working, it's a keeper.
Does anyone know what that "DC Coupled" really does, is it save to use? I did a search here on that but all I found is a bunch of tech talk. What does it do to the sound, is it like a "direct" switch, bypassing useless path's?
Thanks


There are a couple of threads on this amp elsewhere, and it is a great amp. Very neutral sounding, but detailed and smooth. Quite a sleeper these ones. :thmbsp:

[Bikerduck]

There are a couple of threads on this amp elsewhere, and it is a great amp. Very neutral sounding, but detailed and smooth. Quite a sleeper these ones. :thmbsp:

I searched twice and can't find anything on this amp. Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks
I compared it to my M2a, which I relly love, but it just sounds much better. Maybe it's the combo HPM-100 and KA-801. Bought the Amp for my wife for Xmas but I might keep it now.....You are right, it sounds totally smooth and detailed, what a great amp.:thmbsp:

[Bikerduck]

[QUOTE=JBLKRAZEE;2337335]There are a couple of threads on this amp elsewhere, and it is a great amp.

I found them.
Thanks

[Octaven]

..............................
Does anyone know what that "DC Coupled" really does, is it save to use? I did a search here on that but all I found is a bunch of tech talk. What does it do to the sound, is it like a "direct" switch, bypassing useless path's?
Thanks................................

My memory of it is pretty vague but I think it was a change in circuit topology that most of the Japanese manufacturers adopted in their amplifiers, way back when. Maybe the early 80's. My recollection is that it eliminated some coupling capicitors somewhere in the path, which may have had the effect of widening the bandwith and reducing distortion or phase-shift.

Your unit is probably the first generation to incorporate it, given that you have a switch to engage or bypass.

It was a time when the big Japanese companies were addressing the increasingly common perception that their gear sounded less good than Harman/Kardon's, NAD's, etc.

[Octaven]

Like some others, I can't take the time for a separate group.

One Kenwood trivia item that might be of interest to the lunatic fringe (not that there's anything wrong with that):

In 1986 I bought a 26" Kenwood television. It turned out to be an NEC but with a different cabinet, plus NEC's had the control panel above the screen, and Kenwood had it below.
It worked well for about 10 years, then developed a problem which I was able to trace to a big circuit board (probably a crack or a cold-solder).

My first stereo receiver was a Kenwood KR-6160 purchased new in 1970. I had it for about 6 years, repaired once. For some reason I've never had another Kenwood piece (except the tv) but they have certainly made some nice stuff.

[Sportlark64]

So.....
No one with a KR-8340 Two-Four ?
Am I the Ba$tard Step-child among you other Kenwood owners ?
No wonder why I got the NIB CD-4 Demodulator last night with no bids ! :banana::music:

Here is my KR-8340 . With the CD-4 it one more link in the chain . Still need a Stylus , some vinyl , and another set of speakers (about 1/2 there on those).
Ignorant question
1] Do I need a complete 4 channel Cart and Stylus (Shibata?) or just the Stylus ?
I currently have an Empire 2000E from my Pioneer PL-514 that I swapped for the pickering that was on my Sony PS-2350 , what a major difference betwen the two !

[lguise]

Am I the Ba$tard Step-child among you other Kenwood owners ?

well, you're half right!

:lmao:

sorry, couldn't resist..

[pharoah]

Kenwood by candlelight. (And about 5 sec. exposure...)

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc103/elderfelder/kenwood_candleleght.jpg

did you do that shot free handed?kinda looks like it you got some shadowing.looks like the camera was moved slightly during the long exposure time.not a bad shot though especially considering the exposure time.

[bouttree]

You must give up your first born Kenwood to join

[Sportlark64]

You must give up your first born Kenwood to join

Ahhh, As with my guns...
Cold and Blue be I , afore ye get my Kenwood Gear !

And "iguise" do the initials SA ring a bell !:D

[jhaan92]

I still use my KA-9150 on a regular basis. I bought it from the AFEES Catalog Sales when I was in the Navy. It cost me a whopping $175 bucks, and it is STILL the cleanest, underrated (in terms of power), and most badass looking integrated amplifier that I have ever owned, except for maybe the AU-20000 from Sansui....that Sansui had a class all of it's own, and a pricetag to match.....

I would never give up my integrated amp, but I can't say that I was never really fond of their speakers though. I listened to the KT-7550 tuner, and I liked the sound, but I bought the TX-9800 from Pioneer instead.

Old Kenwood is still the best Kenwood.

If there happens to be a forum dedicated to Kenwood equipment, count me in! Also, can I get one of those fancy little decoder rings that everyone seems to be talking about?



Jason

[jhoyt]

did you do that shot free handed?kinda looks like it you got some shadowing.looks like the camera was moved slightly during the long exposure time.not a bad shot though especially considering the exposure time.

Honestly don't remember how I got that shot, but pretty sure I was using a tripod. If I did it over again, I think I would have put the camera in self-portrait (timer) mode, so I wouldn't have to touch it.

[jhoyt]

Just bought a KA-801 and hooked it up to my HPM-100's and it sounds fantastic, much better then I thought. Other then dirty pots and the meter lights not working, it's a keeper.
Does anyone know what that "DC Coupled" really does, is it save to use? I did a search here on that but all I found is a bunch of tech talk. What does it do to the sound, is it like a "direct" switch, bypassing useless path's?
Thanks

In short, "DC coupled" amps pass frequencies down to 0 Hz, which is DC current. Straight DC is harmful to speakers, so it is highly undesirable. Older amp designs put a hi-pass filter capacitor before the outputs, to filter out DC. However, most sources do not have a DC component, so this capacitor is not necessary. Engaging "DC Coupling" removes this capacitor from the signal path. The only times to be concerned about DC are with turntables, and sources that have a known DC offset problem.

[kewlkws]

Ok I'm in I have had lots of kenwood gear in the past and i like my current setup so much i may just keep it forever is this lifetime membership??

[Bikerduck]

In short, "DC coupled" amps pass frequencies down to 0 Hz, which is DC current. Straight DC is harmful to speakers, so it is highly undesirable. Older amp designs put a hi-pass filter capacitor before the outputs, to filter out DC. However, most sources do not have a DC component, so this capacitor is not necessary. Engaging "DC Coupling" removes this capacitor from the signal path. The only times to be concerned about DC are with turntables, and sources that have a known DC offset problem.

If I understand this right, I can use my CD player and have the amp "DC coupled" with no problems? Or, should I just leave it alone?
Thanks
Donald

[oldhifiguy]

biker, what is the "normal" position of the switch? If it's DC leave it if you don't get turn on/off thumps indicationg DC offset adjustment. If it's AC leave it alone. You can try it in DC to see if it thumps at on/off.
doubtful you'll hear any difference AC or DC.
My KA7100 amp is a DC coupled design with no switch and I have no probs .

[Bikerduck]

biker, what is the "normal" position of the switch? If it's DC leave it if you don't get turn on/off thumps indicationg DC offset adjustment. If it's AC leave it alone. You can try it in DC to see if it thumps at on/off.
doubtful you'll hear any difference AC or DC.
My KA7100 amp is a DC coupled design with no switch and I have no probs .

It says DC coupled ON or OFF.
I can not try it out right now, it's packed up for xmas, a present to my wife.:sigh:

[jgmacv]

Here is a pic of my KA-900 with the Sigma Drive (atop my SX-D7000). Very nice sounding amp. I'm going to work it into my rotation, and hopefully find some suitable speaker wire/cable to use on the sigma speaker outputs.

http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/jgmacv/levisdeer100-1.jpg

[jgmacv]

I am now waiting for my KR-6400 to show up. I'll post pics when it gets here, and I have her cleaned up and presentable.

[classic carl]

These were my first Kenwood pieces of gear. I bought them last summer but only had them for a few months. I liked the sound of the amp very much and the tuner was surprisingly good for an entry level tuna. I reluctantly sold them to a friend/co-worker who needed a system after moving out of her spouse's house into a place of her own. I paid $80 for the amp from a fellow AK'er and $40 for the tuner and sold them for the same amount. I also sold her a Rotel CDP for $75 and a pair of Sony bookshelf speakers for $40. Total cost to her $235, total profit for me, $0. Whenever I see her out and about, she tells me her stereo rocks!! Priceless!! :D

I've since picked up a Basic C2 and am using it in my main system. Nice minty preamp.

[legal eagle]

Here's my humble contribution - the KA-8150. The Bronze face. Good stable punchy character. Nice defined tight bass - I really like this heavy dual powered beast.

Love the volume knob - it is located right where is should be - IN THE MIDDLE. Big shiny knob with an excellent feel, second only to the Technics 8600 integrated's volume knob. Come to think about it, it's time to give the Technics some attention...mmmm :scratch2:

[jhoyt]

Ok I'm in I have had lots of kenwood gear in the past and i like my current setup so much i may just keep it forever is this lifetime membership??

Yes, lifetime. If you ever leave, you will be tracked down and forced to listen to "Sing with Mitch Miller" 8-tracks on a Yorx, through Panasonic Thrusters.

[jgmacv]

My 6400 showed up yesterday. Took her straight to the work table and began by cleaning the interior. There was about about a 1/2" on stuff that tells me this baby sat in a garage or attic for quite some time. Cleaned up real good, and she got the normal de-oxit treatment. This 6400 sounds really good, gave it a good stout workout. Note: I only stacked to test the 6400 on my main system, lets me check all functions with my Pioneer processors, and I didn't feel like lugging my SX-D7000 out to do this. I'm going to repaint the case a silver color. The side panels are in rough shape (vinyl wrapped), so I may redo them in real wood veneer. I think she looks great! Small pic is of the auction photo.

http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/jgmacv/levisdeer148.jpg
http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/jgmacv/levisdeer146.jpg
http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/jgmacv/levisdeer150.jpg

[HiFi'end]

:banana:I'm in! Great idea. Kenwood should definitely be given some love. I know i love my units.