Matching tuner for a KA-7100?

[mg196]

Is there such a thing? If anyone has any recommendations, I'd be much obliged.

My KA-7100: http://audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=33064

[hpsenicka]

Well... I guess it depends on what you consider to be a "match".

I have my KA-7100 paired up with a KT-8300, and a KT-6500. Neither of them are "perfect" matches cosmetically.... but if you want to be nit-picking, this info may be helpful.

The KT-6500 has toggle switches with a cheap looking black or dark gray plastic base, compared to the all-aluminum construction of the switches on the KA-7100. The machining of the aluminum knobs however is identical to the KA-7100.

The KT-8300 on the other hand has a recessed style power switch, unlike the KA-7100, and the knobs are a slightly differrent style.

I haven't seen either a KT-7300 or KT-7500 up close and personal, but the KT-7500 appears to be the closest cosmetic match. Follow this link to some pics and descriptive info...http://www.fmtunerinfo.com/kenwood.html

[mg196]

I should have specified! I am looking for a tuner that is a style/physical match to the KA-7100. I have a KR-6030 that has the same style switches/knobs and wood case, but I am strictly looking for a tuner.

That 7500 looks pretty cool. FMTuner's pic 1 looks great:

[doucanoe]

Hey mg196,
Here Is My KT 5500, Only a 3-gang but there are some mods available to bring its performance up to a higher level. Its really not to bad though, I have tuners that maybe better sounding but I really like its looks with the walnut case.

RC

[mg196]

I really like that style of case. Marantz used a similiar one by the looks of the front edges?

[rew15951]

I have a kt 7500 and a kt 7300, and I like the sound of the 7300 better. Both have been updated and alined-- to Me the 7300 sounds smoother ? and easer to listen to. but the 7500 sure can reach out and pull in stations, both would go with your ka 7100

[hpsenicka]

I have a kt 7500 and a kt 7300, and I like the sound of the 7300 better. Both have been updated and alined-- to Me the 7300 sounds smoother ? and easer to listen to. but the 7500 sure can reach out and pull in stations, both would go with your ka 7100

The knobs and switches on the 7300 are slightly differrent.... close, but not the same. Depending on how exactly you want the components to match, this could be a factor.

[Micropassatman]

The 7500 I have underneath my 7100 is an exact match. Grab yourself a 7500. It sounds great, too!

[Micropassatman]

Here they are: