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1970s Kenwood Amplifier in great condition.13 watts per channel.In a hand crafted beautiful box.Ready to be played again
Compared with a newer budget integrated, US$150 is the upper edge of the normal market rather than a bargain: it matches the 75th-percentile asking price and sits above the US$134 median from nine comparable listings. With the condition simply unknown, the price is fair only if it is confirmed working and reasonably clean; otherwise, negotiating toward US$100–US$125 would make more sense.
The KA-2002 remains a very appealing compact vintage amplifier. Its cool-running solid-state design, useful phono inputs, tone controls, and focused, agile sound make its modest 13 watts per channel a good fit for efficient bookshelf or vintage speakers. Reliability is generally strong, though aged controls may need cleaning and an unusually noisy channel can indicate a small-signal transistor problem. Ask for a proper listening test, both channels, phono operation, and quiet switching before paying full 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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