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Kenwood SS amp
« on: October 30, 2014, 02:02:28 PM »
got this little amp Kenwood ka 2002, from goodwill on line, only about 15 Wpc, but sounds ok to my ears, hooked to another set of RS speakers, solo 3 models, seem to pair up well.
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Re: Kenwood SS amp
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2014, 03:10:43 PM »
The first watt is the most important one.   Glad you like it.
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Re: Kenwood SS amp
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2014, 03:53:43 PM »
Very cool Mongo.

That might be a good amp to do your first recap project on!
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Re: Kenwood SS amp
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2014, 06:29:25 PM »
My first amp was a Kenwood. Still like the sound. Great pick!!!
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Re: Kenwood SS amp
« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2014, 08:12:28 PM »
Thanks Guys, first amp I've owned, here's a question, there are jacks for pre in and main out, as well as tuner, tape and 2 phonos,  so do you use a pre amp, if so what's the purpose of the other inputs, and I've read this amp can be connected to a higher powered amp via the main outs. Also  I'm hoping to locate a manual and schematic.
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Re: Kenwood SS amp
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2014, 08:38:23 PM »
Try Hifiengine.com for a manual and schematic.  Is it pre out and main in?  If so, the pre-out is where you can connect an external power amplifier.  The main in allows you to connect a source, such as a CD player with a volume control, and by passes the pre amplifier stage in the amp you have.  This may improve the sound for CD playback.

Typically, the othre inputs are to connect a tuner, record player and tape deck (likely record and play jacks).
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Re: Kenwood SS amp
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2014, 08:47:49 PM »
MacGeek, you're right, it's preout, main in, I get it, D'oh.
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Re: Kenwood SS amp
« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2014, 09:34:56 PM »
You can also use the pre out - main in to add EQ or other effects without tying up a tape monitor loop.
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Re: Kenwood SS amp
« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2014, 10:45:33 PM »
ok, another question, i apoligize for my ignorance,  I paired up the amp and the speaker because they're both rated at similar low wpc, both in the under 15 wpc area, will I hurt anything running higher wpc speakers, thinking the optimus 1b set I just got.
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Re: Kenwood SS amp
« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2014, 11:00:46 PM »
http://vintagehifipgh.com/forum/index.php?topic=2628.msg24864#msg24864

See my post on a this existing thread. Reading the whole thread would be helpful, too.
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Re: Kenwood SS amp
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2014, 12:48:51 AM »
Quote from: Mongojustpawn on October 30, 2014, 10:45:33 PM
ok, another question, i apoligize for my ignorance,  I paired up the amp and the speaker because they're both rated at similar low wpc, both in the under 15 wpc area, will I hurt anything running higher wpc speakers, thinking the optimus 1b set I just got.

You own an integrated amp. The pre amp and amp are both in one chassis.

Much more important than matching the maximum watt rating of a speaker (it matters a lot less then you'd think) is getting speakers with decent efficiency, especially with a relatively low powered integrated amp. For example, a speaker rated at 84dB will not play as loud as a speaker rated at 94dB driven with the same amount of power. Also, the nominal ohm rating of the speaker is important. An 8 ohm speaker will be an easier load than a 4 ohm speaker. In fact, you should check that your integrated is rated to drive a 4 ohm load before trying any speakers with that nominal rating.
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Re: Kenwood SS amp
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2014, 12:43:12 PM »
Mine.. KA-3500 40 watt integrated...
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Re: Kenwood SS amp
« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2014, 05:08:18 PM »
Had one of those, which is now with my son, driving a pair of large advents
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Re: Kenwood SS amp
« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2014, 06:29:36 PM »
Quote from: MacGeek on October 31, 2014, 05:08:18 PM
Had one of those, which is now with my son, driving a pair of large advents
I bet that is a perfect match! Always wanted a pair of those speakers.
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Re: Kenwood SS amp
« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2014, 11:23:39 PM »
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=18734665
Was bidding on this for a while, with shipping just too high, since function unknown.
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