Kenwood KA-5500

Bikerduck
Bikerduck Posts: 43
edited February 2009 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Looking for a Kenwood KA-5500 in mint condition

Thanks for looking

Donald
MAIN:Kenwood M2a,C2,Sansui TU-517,Yamaha CDX-1100,Kenwood GE-1100,Nakamichi BX150,SDA 2a,Kenwood Ka-801,HPM-100
DEN:Kenwood Basic M2,C2,T1,Yamaha CDX-1100,Parasound DHX 600,ADS 1090
OFFICE:Kenwood Ka-8300,Technics SL-P770,Nakamichi BX150,Polk Monitor 7b
BEDROOM:Kenwood Ka-7100,KT-6500,KX-1030,Teac Reference 500,Monitor 10b
Yamaha CA 810,CT 810,Yamaha CDX-1060,Monitor M 5b
Kenwood Basic M1a,C1,Yamaha CDX-930,KA-77,KT-313,KA-3500,KA-5700,Technics SU 8600,ST 8600
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited February 2009
    I have the KA-5500's big cousin the KA-9100. It is near mint save for lights on VU meters non functional but VU's work perfect.
    http://www.thevintageknob.org/KENWOOD/KA9100/KA9100.html
    Same as on the link with no rack handles.
    http://www.audioasylum.com/reviews/Integrated-Amplifier-SS/Kenwood/KA-9100/amp/79844.html
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • Bikerduck
    Bikerduck Posts: 43
    edited February 2009
    Fongolio wrote: »
    I have the KA-5500's big cousin the KA-9100. It is near mint save for lights on VU meters non functional but VU's work perfect.
    http://www.thevintageknob.org/KENWOOD/KA9100/KA9100.html
    Same as on the link with no rack handles.
    http://www.audioasylum.com/reviews/Integrated-Amplifier-SS/Kenwood/KA-9100/amp/79844.html

    Thanks, I just got a 9100 and I am in the process of cleaning it:D
    The 9100 is a great amp I can't wait how it compares to my 801:p
    MAIN:Kenwood M2a,C2,Sansui TU-517,Yamaha CDX-1100,Kenwood GE-1100,Nakamichi BX150,SDA 2a,Kenwood Ka-801,HPM-100
    DEN:Kenwood Basic M2,C2,T1,Yamaha CDX-1100,Parasound DHX 600,ADS 1090
    OFFICE:Kenwood Ka-8300,Technics SL-P770,Nakamichi BX150,Polk Monitor 7b
    BEDROOM:Kenwood Ka-7100,KT-6500,KX-1030,Teac Reference 500,Monitor 10b
    Yamaha CA 810,CT 810,Yamaha CDX-1060,Monitor M 5b
    Kenwood Basic M1a,C1,Yamaha CDX-930,KA-77,KT-313,KA-3500,KA-5700,Technics SU 8600,ST 8600
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited February 2009
    Congrats on the new purchase. The 9100 sounds much beefier than the 85wpc suggest. The pre-amp section is great too. I especially like the gain switch which allows for mm or mc phono cartridges. The other great thing about it is that it's built like two mono amps....seperate isolated power supplies for each channel. Makes for very clean sound on a vintage amp. I know you will enjoy your new gear. Have fun!!
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • xerby
    xerby Posts: 1
    edited February 2009
    Hi, Kinda new here... I've got a pair of vintage Jensen "Triette"s bookshelf speakers, sound great, look great(minor nicks), walnut finish. Cerwin-Vega subwoof, also older, about 25 yrs, perferct condition. Other odds. Phoenix, AZ area
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited February 2009
    xerby wrote: »
    Hi, Kinda new here... I've got a pair of vintage Jensen "Triette"s bookshelf speakers, sound great, look great(minor nicks), walnut finish. Cerwin-Vega subwoof, also older, about 25 yrs, perferct condition. Other odds. Phoenix, AZ area

    Welcome to Club Polk. Now please read this:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/announcement.php?f=34
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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