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Der Verstärker hat einen Mangel – wenn der „TONE SELECTOR“ in die Stellung „ TONE ON“ steht, kommt kein Klang. Die Ursache ist unbekannt.
Wenn der „TONE SELECTOR“ in die Stellung „ BYPASS DIRECT“ steht, funktioniert der Verstärker einwandfrei, nur in diese Stellung ist die Regelung von Hohe und tiefe Töne nicht möglich.
Der optische Zustand ist sehr gut – keine merkbare Gebrauchsspuren (siehe Fotos).
Falls das Gerät versendet wird, erfolgt die Bezahlung ausschließlich per IBAN, ich benutze weder Pay-Pal, noch die Funktion „ Direkt kaufen
This €100 asking price is a strong deal for a Kenwood KA-305, sitting well below the typical used market range of roughly €145 to €185 (derived from recent listings at $199 and £79.99). At this level, you are paying near the 25th percentile for a functional unit, making it an excellent entry point into vintage Japanese hi-fi without the usual bargaining friction.
The KA-305 is a respected 1979–1981 Japan-made integrated amplifier delivering 40W per channel with exceptionally low distortion (0.08%) and a wide 3Hz–100kHz frequency response. Its robust 6.8kg build and high damping factor (40) ensure tight bass control and clean dynamics, making it a versatile partner for most vintage speakers. At €100, this is a buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking reliable, sonically competent vintage gear, provided the unknown condition doesn’t hide major issues like blown output transistors or failed capacitors—which are common age-related concerns but rarely fatal at this price.
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Kenwood traces its origins to December 21, 1946, when it was founded as Kasuga Radio Co. Ltd. in Komagane City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, by a group of entrepreneurs led by William "Bill" Kasuga. Emerging in the postwar era, the company initially produced electronic components and amateur radio gear, renaming to Trio Corporation in 1960 before adopting the Kenwood name in 1986 to appeal to Western markets—blending "Ken," a familiar name across Japan and America, with "Wood" evoking durability and Hollywood. This rebranding fueled rapid international growth, starting with a U.S. office in Los Angeles County in 1963.
The brand built its legacy on high-quality audio and communications equipment, excelling in home hi-fi amplifiers like the acclaimed 1970 Supreme 1 multichannel model, receivers, tuners, and speakers with innovations such as polypropylene cones. Kenwood also pioneered car audio systems, including the first audio/video amplifier for home theater in 1981 and anti-theft cassette decks, alongside professional two-way radios and amateur transceivers. While maintaining roots in consumer electronics, it expanded into automotive infotainment.
Today, as part of JVCKENWOOD since the 2008 merger with JVC, Kenwood holds a solid mid-tier position in car audio and professional communications, prized by enthusiasts for reliable performance and aftermarket upgrades. Its vintage home hi-fi gear from the 1970s and 1980s commands respect among collectors for robust build and warm sound, though it no longer dominates pure hi-fi markets.
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