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Kenwood KA-51 Vintage Integrated Amplifier – 50 WPC, Japan

Name: Kenwood KA-51 Vintage Integrated Amplifier – 50 WPC, Japan
Brand: Kenwood
SKU: 7726
Price: 195.00 CAD
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Categories: Used/Vintage, Amps / Preamps, Integrated Amplifiers

Description

Introducing the Kenwood KA-51 Stereo Integrated Amplifier, a classic audio component from 1983-84 that offers solid performance and versatility.

Key Features:

– 50 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo) – Wide frequency response range – Multiple input options including phono (MM), tape, and tuner – Compact design suitable for various setups

Technical Specifications:

– Power Output: 50 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo) – Frequency Response: 10Hz to 100kHz – Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.09% – Damping Factor: 25 – Input Sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line) – Signal to Noise Ratio: 74dB (MM), 100dB (line) – Output: 150mV (line)

Dimensions and Weight: – Width: 440 mm (17.3 inches) – Height: 87 mm (3.4 inches) – Depth: 236 mm (9.3 inches) – Weight: 6.1kg (13.4 lbs)

Design and Build Quality: The KA-51 features a compact design typical of its 80’s vintage.

Sound Quality: Praised for its performance with jazz, blues, and classical music, particularly when paired with vinyl sources. While not noted for punchy bass, it’s commended for proper stereo reproduction and room-filling sound.

Additional Notes: – Tape, tuner, and phono inputs – Phono stage is well-regarded for its pickup quality – Can handle 2-Channel movie audio well, potentially eliminating the need for surround sound in some setups

The Kenwood KA-51 represents a solid choice for those seeking a classic integrated amplifier, especially for vinyl enthusiasts. Its ability to deliver clear, room-filling sound at moderate volumes makes it suitable for various listening environments.

Asking $195 for this great sounding, vintage, made in Japan integrated amplifier from Kenwood, working beautifully.

Additional information

Weight	15.4 lbs
Dimensions	21.3 × 7.4 × 13.3 in

About brand

Kenwood at Radique

We service Kenwood, too. Bring us your own Kenwood receivers, amplifiers, preamps, tuners, CD players and cassette decks for repair, servicing or restoration (solid-state gear; we don't take in tube equipment), with a 90-day warranty on the work. See our Audio Service page

Kenwood began in 1946 as Kasuga Radio in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As Trio, it sold its products in America under the Kenwood name, and took that name worldwide in 1986. We carry Kenwood stereo receivers and AV receivers, power amplifiers, preamplifiers, tuners and CD players. We've had nearly 60 Kenwood listings so far, covering about 50 different models. Every used Kenwood here is inspected, tested and serviced as required, then photographed in-house and covered by our Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Don't see the model you want? Tell us on First Dibs and we'll email you when one arrives.

Kenwood models we've sold more than once include the KM-208 power amplifier and the KA-550D integrated amplifier.

The Kenwood story, 1946 to today

Kasuga Radio was founded in 1946 in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, making radio components, and opened a mass-production plant in Tokyo in 1955. It was renamed Trio around 1960.

Where the name came from. Kenwood was coined in America. Bill Kasuga and George Aratani set up Kenwood Electronics in the early 1960s to sell Trio products in the US, and Kasuga said he chose "Ken" because it works as both a Japanese and an American name. Trio later bought Kenwood Electronics, and in 1986 the whole company became Kenwood Corporation.

The hi-fi years. Trio-Kenwood built KR receivers through the 1970s, the KA-1000 integrated amplifier with heat-pipe cooling in 1980, and late-1980s amplifiers with Sigma Drive, which takes the feedback loop out to the speaker terminals. The KR-A receivers ran from the mid 1980s to the mid 1990s.

Today. Kenwood merged with JVC between 2008 and 2011, and JVCKENWOOD Corporation now owns the brand. In Canada, Kenwood today sells car audio, two-way radios and earbuds rather than home hi-fi.

Which Kenwood is which?

1970s KR receivers: such as the KR-2600 of 1976 to 1978, at 15 watts per channel.

KA integrated amps: the KA-1000 of 1980, and the late-1980s "D" models such as the KA-990D, KA-880D and KA-550D, with Sigma Drive.

Power amps and separates: such as the KM-208 power amp of 1987 to 1988, the high-end L-series, and the Basic M and C separates.

KR-A receivers (1984 to 1996) and later AV receivers such as the KRF-A 4020 of 1999.

Tuners and CD players: KT tuners and DP CD players and changers.