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JVC A-K100 Stereo Amplifier and T-K100L Stereo Tuner Combo from the 1980s.Usual Tone Controls via Slider plus Loudness and LED Output Meter.Single Stereo Speaker Outputs.Phono, Tuner, DAD/Aux and Tape Monitor Inputs.AM/FM/LW Tuner has Manual Tuning and Analogue Dial with an LED Signal Strength Meter.FM Stereo indicator.Mode / Muting SwitchingGood condition with a couple of light marks here and there.I sell Retro Hifi professionally so all my equipment is cleaned, tested and operating correctly unless otherwise stated.3 Month limited Warranty - Misuse or Damage voids warrantyReturns considered on a case by case basis.All Items located in Sydney for delivery or pickup.These are Vintage units...please do not expect it to look like or necessarily perform like it just left the showroom floor.Delivery East Coast is approximately 6 Business Days elsewhere is longer. I accept Bank Deposit/Transfer, Paypal or Cash on Pickup. East Coast Postage - $55.00, WA/NT add $25.00, Nth QLD add $25 and Tasmania/SA add $15.00 to quoted postage.
JVC’s T-K100 sits in the solid, practical end of the vintage AV-receiver world: more about dependable daily use and surprisingly capable sound than collector cachet. At US$183, this asks well above the recent median of US$71 and even past the 75th percentile of US$183, so it reads as the top edge of fair at best and a bit ambitious if condition isn’t excellent.
That only makes sense if it’s exceptionally clean, fully working, and ideally complete with remote and original accessories. For a buyer who wants a straightforward, older JVC with the right look and basic home-theater usefulness, it can still be worth considering, but at this price I’d want strong proof it has been tested thoroughly and hasn’t developed the usual age-related issues that can plague vintage receivers.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
JVC, originally founded on September 13, 1927, in Yokohama, Japan, as the Victor Talking Machine Company of Japan, emerged as a subsidiary of the American Victor Talking Machine Company. It quickly established itself in phonograph and record production, becoming a leader in turntables within its first few years. After RCA acquired the parent company in 1929, JVC expanded into radios and introduced Japan's first domestically produced television in 1939, laying the foundation for its enduring legacy in consumer electronics.
The brand's product focus has historically centered on audio and video playback devices, starting with phonographs and evolving through radios, televisions, and the revolutionary VHS videocassette recorder launched in 1976, which became the global standard over Sony's Betamax. In hi-fi realms, JVC gained renown for amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and components like tuners, while later offerings included headphones and car audio systems. Following its 2008 merger with Kenwood to form JVCKenwood, it continued blending audio expertise with broader electronics.
Today, JVC occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by enthusiasts for reliable, value-driven performance rather than ultra-high-end exclusivity. Its vintage gear, particularly from the wood-case amplifier era and early digital components, attracts collectors, while modern lines deliver competent sound without boutique pricing. This accessible heritage makes JVC a dependable choice for knowledgeable buyers seeking proven Japanese engineering.
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