Kenwood KA-3700 (1977–1979)
A stereo integrated amplifier made in Japan by Kenwood, produced from 1977 to 1979 and originally priced at 398 DM.
Overview
The Kenwood KA-3700 is a stereo integrated amplifier from the late 1970s, part of Kenwood’s KA series. It was built in Japan and sold under both the Kenwood and Trio Kenwood names. The finish is silver. Inputs include MM and line level, and the output is line level.
Specifications
| Power output | 2 x 20 watts / 8Ω (stereo) |
| Total harmonic distortion | 0.08% |
| Damping factor | 30 |
| Frequency response | 20–30,000 Hz |
| Power consumption | 185 W max |
| Dimensions | 380 x 140 x 291 mm (WxHxD) |
| Input sensitivity | 2.5 mV (MM), 150 mV (line) |
| Signal to noise ratio | 70 dB (MM), 90 dB (line) |
| Output | 140 mV (line) |
| Color | Silver |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Original price | 398 DM |
Market
A service manual is available for download. The amplifier also turns up on second-hand hi-fi listing sites, so used units are still around.
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