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The Roksan Kandy KA-1 MkIII is a powerful, award-winning stereo integrated amplifier released around 2003 as part of the acclaimed Kandy MKIII Series | Roksan. SpecificationsPower Output: 115 to 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms; approx. 220 watts per channel into 4 ohms.Gain & Damping: 38dB gain with a high damping factor of 110.Inputs: 5 line-level inputs, a moving magnet (MM) phono input, and a tape loop.Outputs: Headphone jack, preamp outputs for multi-amping or subwoofersLocal pick up / inspection / purchase available at Archer High Fidelity in Falls Church, VA. We are a vintage sales and service specialist covering the Washington DC metro area.All major credit cards accepted, as well as PayPal, check on clearing, and Venmo.Any other questions, please feel free to ask.
Roksan’s KA-1 MkIII is a properly serious integrated amp, and this asking price of US$500 sits attractively below the US$691 median and well under the US$1,023 75th percentile in the current used market. That makes it a solid buy rather than a stretch, especially for a silver example of a respected, higher-powered British amp.
The appeal here is straightforward: it’s known for punchy drive, good grip, and an engaging, full-bodied sound that suits real-world speakers well. At US$500, the upside is good if it’s fully functional and complete; just confirm remote, inputs, and that there’s no pot noise or relay/selector issues, since age is the main thing to respect on a unit like this.
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Roksan emerged in London in 1985, founded by Tufan Hashemi and Touraj Moghaddam, two Persian-heritage graduates of Imperial College London and Queen Mary College. Dissatisfied with prevailing turntable designs, they launched the groundbreaking Xerxes platform at that year's hi-fi show, challenging traditional construction and establishing the brand's reputation for radical innovation. Named after Roxana, daughter of Persian King Darius, Roksan infused its identity with cultural roots while rooting itself firmly in British audio engineering.
The brand specializes in high-fidelity components, starting with its iconic analog vinyl replay systems like the Xerxes turntable and Artemiz tonearm. It expanded into amplifiers (Kandy, Attessa, Caspian series), CD players, digital sources, and speakers, blending timeless design with robust engineering. Now hand-built in Rayleigh, Essex, under the Monitor Audio Group since 2016, products like the latest Caspian Series 4G cater to both vinyl enthusiasts and modern streamers.
Roksan occupies a distinctive niche in the high-end hi-fi market as a stylish British disruptor, prized for its boundary-pushing sound quality, reliability, and unconventional aesthetics. Far from mid-tier or vintage obscurity, it commands respect among discerning buyers seeking musical soul over conformity, with a legacy revitalized rather than diluted by its corporate home.
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