KENWOOD KA-77 DC Stereo Integrated Amplifier – Vintage 1982 – 65W Per Channel
The Kenwood KA-77 is a classic vintage DC Stereo Integrated Amplifier from the early 1980s, combining a substantial stereo power amplifier with phono and line-level connectivity in a traditional silver-faced chassis.
This example features Kenwood's characteristic brushed-silver front panel, large independent Bass, Treble, Balance and Volume controls, speaker selection, Subsonic and Stereo/Mono controls, headphone output and an illuminated power-level display.
The rear panel provides a comprehensive selection of analogue connections, including Phono, Tuner, AUX, Tape A and Tape B, along with multiple speaker terminals.
The KA-77 is rated at approximately 65 watts per channel into 8 ohms according to published specifications, making it a capable vintage stereo amplifier for suitable speakers.
This particular amplifier is being offered in its original vintage condition and is sold strictly AS IS / WHERE IS.
Specifications
- Brand: Kenwood
- Model: KA-77
- Type: DC Stereo Integrated Amplifier
- Year: Approximately 1982
- Power Output: 65W × 2 into 8Ω
- Frequency Response: 5Hz–100kHz
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.05%
- Damping Factor: 40
- Phono Input Sensitivity: 2.5mV
- Line Input Sensitivity: 150mV
- Dimensions: Approx. 440 × 109 × 249 mm
- Weight: Approx. 6.3 kg
- Inputs: Phono, Tuner, AUX, Tape A, Tape B
- Outputs/Connections: Speaker outputs, headphone output, tape connections
- Controls: Bass, Treble, Balance, Volume
- Additional Controls: Speakers, Subsonic, Stereo/Mono, Loudness
- Construction: Metal chassis with brushed-silver front panel
Published specifications for the KA-77 confirm the 65W-per-channel rating and other specifications above.
Features
- Classic early-1980s Kenwood styling
- 65W × 2 stereo amplification
- Dedicated phono input for turntables
- Tuner input
- AUX input
- Dual tape connections
- Bass and treble tone controls
- Balance control
- Large analogue volume control
- Speaker selection
- Subsonic filter
- Stereo/Mono selection
- Headphone output
- Vintage analogue power-level display
- Heavy metal construction
Condition
VINTAGE / USED / UNTESTED – AS IS
The amplifier shows considerable signs of age and storage.
Visible condition includes:
- Significant dust accumulation
- Surface dirt
- Oxidation/age-related marks
- Scratches and scuffs
- Cosmetic wear to the front panel
- Wear around controls and switches
- General storage-related deterioration
The unit has not been represented as serviced or fully tested.
Functional Status
UNTESTED
Because this is a more than 40-year-old amplifier, buyers should have the unit inspected and serviced by a qualified vintage-audio technician before regular use.
Potential service requirements may include:
- Cleaning switches and potentiometers
- Capacitor inspection/replacement
- Relay inspection
- Bias/DC-offset adjustment
- Output-stage inspection
- Speaker-terminal inspection
- Phono-stage testing
- General electrical safety inspection
Do not connect valuable speakers to the amplifier until it has been checked by a qualified technician.
Included
- 1 × Kenwood KA-77 DC Stereo Integrated Amplifier
Only the amplifier shown in the photographs is included.
⚠️ SOLD AS IS • SOLD WHERE IS • NO RETURNS
SOLD AS IS – SOLD WHERE IS – NO RETURNS – NO REFUNDS – ALL SALES FINAL
This is a vintage electronic amplifier, approximately four decades old, and is being sold in its present condition.
THE UNIT IS SOLD AS UNTESTED.
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