Kenwood KA-3500 intregrated amp

snow
snow Posts: 4,358
edited February 2012 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Up for grabs is a mid to late 70's silver faced Kenwood KA-3500 intregrated amp it boasts an awesome 40 wpc :D but sounds like much more. It does need a deoxiting due to left right channels volume going up and down in and out and the usual scratchiness involved but otherwise works well. This is a very cute little amp

$50.00 OBO + shipping Payment via USPS moneyorder


REGARDS SNOW
Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • Zitro
    Zitro Posts: 864
    edited May 2010
    Excellent price on a cool amp; almost picked one of these up myself a few months back. Would get this if I didn't have the Sansui already. GLWS!
    - Jeremy

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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,358
    edited May 2010
    Ok a couple of pics :)

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    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,244
    edited May 2010
    If the Dawg gets the other one, I would be interested in this. Shipping to 80863?
    Thanks
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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 906
    edited May 2010
    Im interested as well, so Ill get in line.

    Also shipping to 73118 if you would sir.


    Dave
    Once again we meet at last.
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,358
    edited May 2010
    seeclear wrote: »
    If the Dawg gets the other one, I would be interested in this. Shipping to 80863?
    Thanks
    It will be roughly $50.00 shipping via USPS priority mail it seems that they have changed there pricing and forumla to calculate packages to where it has increased by at least 50% in the last month or two. It doesnt seem to matter if I ship it in a box 16 X 8X 12 or if I ship it in a box 24 X 12 X 20 it is still $50.00 :o



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,358
    edited May 2010
    Poee7R wrote: »
    Im interested as well, so Ill get in line.

    Also shipping to 73118 if you would sir.


    Dave
    It seems that it is going to be $50.00 shipped via USPS priority mail to your location also.

    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 35,047
    edited May 2010
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,244
    edited May 2010
    Poee7R wrote: »
    Im interested as well, so Ill get in line.

    Also shipping to 73118 if you would sir.


    Dave

    I'm getting the other one, so Poee you are on the clock here. ;)
    "Don't forget to change your politician. They are like diapers they need to be changed regularly, and for the same reason."
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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 906
    edited May 2010
    I've found a set with a matching tuner local that Im gonna try to grab, so Ill bow out for now.


    Thanks
    Dave
    Once again we meet at last.
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,358
    edited May 2010
    Poee7R wrote: »
    I've found a set with a matching tuner local that Im gonna try to grab, so Ill bow out for now.


    Thanks
    Dave
    No problem. Congrats on the new gear :)



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,358
    edited May 2010
    Price reduced to $40.00 + shipping and it looks like shipping to most locations via USPS parcel post will be in the $25.00 range or $50.00 via priority mail 4-7days versus aprrox 3 weeks parcel post.



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited May 2010
    I'm interested. Do you know if I could hook up an ipod doc to it?
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 35,047
    edited May 2010
    as long as it has a line-level stereo output, you could!
    For 65 smackers shipped, it's a very nice amp...
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,358
    edited May 2010
    What he said :D



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited May 2010
    Sorry, but don't know what a "line-level stereo output" is. My current (crumby) ipod doc just has two ic connecters. Do I need more?

    If this works, count me in.
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,244
    edited May 2010
    Just put it there and you are good to go.
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,358
    edited May 2010
    seeclear wrote: »
    Just put it there and you are good to go.
    Yup you can use either the aux or tuner inputs on the amp from your dock, as long as your dock sends out a 2 volt or so output it should be plenty enough signal to drive the amp. If in doubt check the manufacturers specs for the output of your dock but most are capable of this or more. As mentioned though this amp needs the pots cleaned badly.




    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2010
    I had a friend who ran a slightly more powerful version of this amp....about the same age...cosmetically this looks like a twin. His was, I believe 60 or 65 watts per channel and it drove giant EPI floorstanders to thunderous volumes and they were a 4 ohm load!

    As SNOW says, don't let the 40 watts deceive you this guy can put out some sound. And as I remember it, it also sounded very clean and musical with those speakers...

    For 50 dollars....it is most definitely worth it!

    Good luck with the sale...I listened to 100s of hours of vinyl on that set up in the late 70s-80s.

    If I were in the U.S. I'd consider it myself, out of nostalgia!

    cnh
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited May 2010
    Thanks for the help. My brother had this amp in the 70's - in fact still has it - & we rocked to it, so I'm very interested. Snow, forgive my ignorance, but you mention that the "pots" need cleaning badly. What are "pots?"
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,244
    edited May 2010
    I am getting Snow's other integrated he had in the FM, but I almost fell for this one and that sexy silver face.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited May 2010
    BottomFeeder wrote: »
    Thanks for the help. My brother had this amp in the 70's - in fact still has it - & we rocked to it, so I'm very interested. Snow, forgive my ignorance, but you mention that the "pots" need cleaning badly. What are "pots?"

    "Pots" = potentiometers, aka variable resistors for volume, balance controls.

    I had a sexy Kenwood integrated in the same line - with softly glowing yellow analog power meters...a tank of an int amp - I should never have sold it.

    Someone who is willing to do a bit of cleaning on this should snap it up!

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,358
    edited May 2010
    BottomFeeder wrote: »
    Thanks for the help. My brother had this amp in the 70's - in fact still has it - & we rocked to it, so I'm very interested. Snow, forgive my ignorance, but you mention that the "pots" need cleaning badly. What are "pots?"
    Pots are adjustable controls on the inside of the amp the volume has one as does the balance left and right control here is a pic of what one looks like and here is a link to how to clean these pots with deoxit and fader lube.

    http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=207005

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    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited May 2010
    Gosh, thanks for nursing me on this guys. I'm going to read the article and will then make my decision. I know, shouldn't be a big decision, but I just gotta know if I'm the guy to clean this little fella up. Got the time but....

    Truly, thanks again. You guys are great.
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited May 2010
    Meh, my apologies, Snow, but I'm gonna pass. I'm a "plug & play" kinda lazy guy. I'd like the Kenwood, but knowing me, it'd sit around for a long while before I ever got around to cleaning it.

    Thanks - truly - for your help in making a qualified decision. It's a great amp, so good luck with the great priced sale.
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,705
    edited February 2012
    Hate to bump an old thread, but I am curious SNOW as to your thoughts on this amp and if its still available.....
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,358
    edited February 2012
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Hate to bump an old thread, but I am curious SNOW as to your thoughts on this amp and if its still available.....
    My thoughts are it is a great amp for the money and very reliable, Kenwood made some very nice pieces during this time period along with Trio.

    Sorry it is no longer available, I loaned this to a friend 6 months or so ago and haven't seen him or the amp since :cheesygrin:



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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