Kenwood KW-1100U // Stereo Tube Receiver

SOLD , now part of a Private Collection
This is one of the earliest Kenwood receivers that were made. We've painstakingly restored this piece to its original glory. It's got the looks. It's got plenty of power. And, it's a survivor from the 60's. What's not to love?
Production
1965-66
Condition
8/10
Serial No.
340132
Restoration
  • Full service check
  • Cleaned controls and switches
  • Replaced filter capacitors in power supply
  • Replaced eight bypass capacitors
  • Replaced six mylar capacitors
  • Repaired AM circuit
  • Repaired FM-MPX circuit
  • All tubes test good
  • Detailed
Factory Specs

Tuning range FM, AM

Power output 37 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)

Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz

Total harmonic distortion 1%

Speaker load impedance 8Ω to 16Ω

Dimensions 18"W x 15.5"D x 6"H

Weight 42lbs.

Documentation

Kenwood KW-1000u Owner's Manual

The History of Kenwood
The company was established in 1946 as the Kasuga Radio Co. Ltd. in Komagane City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. In 1960, the company was renamed Trio Corporation. In 1963, the first overseas office was founded in Los Angeles County, California, USA.In the early 1960s, Trio's products were rebranded by the Lafayette Radio...
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Stock No.
6785497137320
This is one of the earliest Kenwood receivers that were made. We've painstakingly restored this piece to its original glory. It's got the looks. It's got plenty of power. And, it's a survivor from the 60's. What's not to love?

Production

1965-66

Condition

8/10

Serial No.

340132

Restoration

  • Full service check
  • Cleaned controls and switches
  • Replaced filter capacitors in power supply
  • Replaced eight bypass capacitors
  • Replaced six mylar capacitors
  • Repaired AM circuit
  • Repaired FM-MPX circuit
  • All tubes test good
  • Detailed

Factory Specs

Tuning range FM, AM

Power output 37 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)

Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz

Total harmonic distortion 1%

Speaker load impedance 8Ω to 16Ω

Dimensions 18"W x 15.5"D x 6"H

Weight 42lbs.

Documentation

Kenwood KW-1000u Owner's Manual

The History of Kenwood

The company was established in 1946 as the Kasuga Radio Co. Ltd. in Komagane City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. In 1960, the company was renamed Trio Corporation. In 1963, the first overseas office was founded in Los Angeles County, California, USA.In the early 1960s, Trio's products were rebranded by the Lafayette Radio...
[ Read More ]

Stock No.

6785497137320

Kenwood KW-1100U // Stereo Tube Receiver
Kenwood KW-1100U // Stereo Tube Receiver
Kenwood KW-1100U // Stereo Tube Receiver
Kenwood KW-1100U // Stereo Tube Receiver
Kenwood KW-1100U // Stereo Tube Receiver
Kenwood KW-1100U // Stereo Tube Receiver
Kenwood KW-1100U // Stereo Tube Receiver
Kenwood KW-1100U // Stereo Tube Receiver
Kenwood KW-1100U // Stereo Tube Receiver

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