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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => The Vintage Circle => Topic started by: westharpe on 11 Jan 2020, 06:26 pm

Title: Restore Kenwood KA-2000?
Post by: westharpe on 11 Jan 2020, 06:26 pm

I have a Kenwood Integrated KA-2000 and think it sounds great, albeit with clear limitations.
BUT I find myself smiling when I listen to it!
I'm wondering if some restoration would open up the sound, quiet the sound floor and clean up freq response with tone controls and loudness.
I mean new caps, resistors, transistors, etc.
Anyone have thoughts on a project like this (I know a guy who can do an excellent job)?

TIA,
Wes

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Title: Re: Restore Kenwood KA-2000?
Post by: FullRangeMan on 11 Jan 2020, 10:54 pm

Due the historical value I suggest keep it original and get a new amp, after the restoration it will be not better than a new amp and no more a Kenwood.

Title: Re: Restore Kenwood KA-2000?
Post by: S Clark on 11 Jan 2020, 11:11 pm

Except it really doesn't have any "historical" value.  It's a low power mid fi amp that does't sell for any more upgraded than it will as is... probably $100-175.    So it's all about what are you willing to spend and does it make you happy?