Very Nice Kenwood KA 8100 75 w/ch dual mono integrated amp with box 1978

geppy1
geppy1 Posts: 3,075
edited February 2013 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
For sale is my very nice Kenwood KA 8100 dual mono integrated amp with original box and packing.. This is not some garage/estate sale find but my own unit and treated as such. This amp was made by Kenwood 1976-1978 and is 75 watts per channel iinto 8 ohms and 90 watts per channel into 4 ohms. The amp has been recently serviced and is excellent operational condition as everything works as it should. The case and rear panel are in great shape as are all the knobs and levers. The faceplate is also very nice but ther are some spots of slight discoloration that are hard to see straight on. Not sure if they are light scratches or something got on it but you have to look at it sideways to really see them. I tried several methouds to remove them but nothing worked and they are so not an issue I gave up. Overall extremely sharp looking. The original power cord has been reattached and soildered as use a detachable cord with my gear.

Unit features, bass and treble controls with defeat and turnovers, gain +10db/muting -10db, three postion loudness with with defeat and choice of (50HZ or 100HZ), subsonic, low and, high filters, mode switch(mono, stereo, reverse). Inputs for tuner, aux, phono 1 and phono 2 as well tape1 and tape 2. Also has preamp out/main amp in terminals. Can drive 2 sets of speakers and headphones Needless to say the controls have a very nice feel and the volume control (32 step) is the reall deal Very well calibrated

The original box is in decent shape with some bends and the packing foam has some cracks. Also includes a coy of the owners manual. Overall beautiful looking, works great and built like a tank at 32lbs. The original box is a huge bonus. Asking $195 Thanks,
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited January 2013
    $195?

    Wow.

    I had the KA9100 - as I loved the meters...this vintage stuff is sweet and good! GLWTS!

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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2013
    These Kenwoods often fly under the radar but they are very nice sounding amps. I have a KA-7300 that is also a Dual power model and its very "clean", toward the neutral side of the sound spectrum but with enough weight to power most of my speakers even though it is a lower 65 watt x 2 compared to Keith's higher model.

    You want to start building a nice vintage two channel system. This is a good place to begin!

    GLWTS!

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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited January 2013
    geppy1 wrote: »
    The original power cord has been reattached and soildered as use a detachable cord with my gear.

    Greetings Geppy! Very nice Kenwood these are great units that have wonderful sonics. I have had a couple of different ones over the years.

    I am curious about the power cord. Did you cut the cord and install an IEC pigtail? Or, did you de-solder the power cord inside the unit on the chassis, then solde an IEC pigtail? I'm very curious as I know that you have done this to several of your nice pieces that you have posted for sale.

    Best regards,
    Carl

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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited January 2013
    schwarcw wrote: »
    Greetings Geppy! Very nice Kenwood these are great units that have wonderful sonics. I have had a couple of different ones over the years.

    I am curious about the power cord. Did you cut the cord and install an IEC pigtail? Or, did you de-solder the power cord inside the unit on the chassis, then solde an IEC pigtail? I'm very curious as I know that you have done this to several of your nice pieces that you have posted for sale.

    Best regards,

    IIRC He cuts the actual cord outside the unit, solders on a IEC for his powercord and then does the reverse when selling.
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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,133
    edited January 2013
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    IIRC He cuts the actual cord outside the unit, solders on a IEC for his powercord and then does the reverse when selling.

    What is the advantage (if any) of doing that? I know I've been tempted by several of his units till I see the part about the power cord being cut and re-atttached.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited January 2013
    I used to have this same amp running a set of JBL L150. Actually I miss that setup sometimes! I loved the adjustable loudness on it and the phono pre is better then you would think.
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  • geppy1
    geppy1 Posts: 3,075
    edited January 2013
    I use a VH audio detachable power cord with the gear. When comparing I have to be consistant as it makes a difference.. I used to put an actual IEC socket on the back of units but that cannot be undone. The inside terminals can often be hard to get to and the plastic cinch plugs are often hard to get out and often break. The cord has been twisted, soildered and taped (each side). NEVER been a problem People do it with vacums all the time. I have received items that have had taped cords and never thought much of it. Just was careful with it.
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    geppy1 Posts: 3,075
    edited January 2013
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    geppy1 Posts: 3,075
    edited February 2013
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2013
    erniejade wrote: »
    I used to have this same amp running a set of JBL L150. Actually I miss that setup sometimes! I loved the adjustable loudness on it and the phono pre is better then you would think.

    Very true both this unit and my lower model are among the BEST pre-amps Kenwood offered in that period! So if you thinking about that. That's a PLUS!

    cnh
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    geppy1 Posts: 3,075
    edited February 2013
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  • geppy1
    geppy1 Posts: 3,075
    edited February 2013
    Amp has been SOLD Thanks
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2013
    It's about time. This stuff sells in minutes on the Ebay! People love their Kenwoods there!

    cnh
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  • Philjackson
    Philjackson Posts: 1
    Does anybody out there know where I can get a volume pot is volume pot for a Kenwood KA8100
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    edited December 2021
    Philjackson wrote: »
    Does anybody out there know where I can get a volume pot is volume pot for a Kenwood KA8100

    Look on the pot and you'll find the specs printed on it. That may enable you to find a suitable modern replacement. Another thought, I believe the same pot was used on the 7100 and 9100.

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    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    edited December 2021
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    It appears yours is a volume and balance pot combo. This is a pic of it. x22ifijngypq.jpg

    You'll never find a modern combo replacement, but you should be able to find a volume only replacement.
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