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Hersteller: Kenwood
Modell: KA-6100
Typ: Vollverstärker
Baujahre: 1977 - 1979
Hergestellt in: Japan
Farbe: Silber
Fernbedienung: Nein
Leistungsaufnahme: 420 W max.
Abmessungen: 430 x 149 x 364 mm (BxHxT)
Gewicht: 11,5 kg
Neupreis ca.: 798 DM
Anschlüsse
Anzahl der Eingänge:
Tuner, Aux, Phono 1/2, Tape A/B
Anzahl der Ausgänge:
Lautsprecher A/B
Technische Daten
Dauerleistung (bei Klirrfaktor)
8 Ohm: 2 x 50 W (20 - 20.000 Hz bei 0,03%)
4 Ohm: 2 x 70 W
Dynamikleistung
8 Ohm:
4 Ohm: 230 W
Gesamtklirrfaktor: 0,03%
Dämpfungsfaktor: 50
Leistungsbandbreite: 5 - 30.000 Hz
Signalrauschabstand: Source: 106dB Phono:86dB
Stereokanaltrennung:
Klangregelung:
Bass: +/- 7,5dB
Höhen: +/- 7,5dB
Loudness: + 8dB
High Filter:
Low Filter (Subsonic): 18Hz/6db oktal
Mute:
Direct/Line-Straight: Ja
Privatverkauf ohne Garantie, Gewährleistung oder Rücknahme. Verkauf unter Ausschluss der Sachmängelhaftung
Excellent condition makes this especially attractive at €200: it sits below the €253 25th-percentile comparable, versus a €306 median and €309 75th percentile. That makes it a genuine bargain rather than merely a fair buy, assuming the condition description reflects a fully working amplifier.
The KA-6100 is a well-regarded late-1970s Kenwood with a robust build, handsome meters, and a capable 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms. It offers a warm, full-bodied presentation, useful MM phono and line inputs, and enough current for a wide range of speakers. At this price and condition, it is a strong buying opportunity; simply confirm both channels, controls, meters, and the phono input operate cleanly, since age—not the asking price—is the main variable.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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