Kenwood KT-413 Tuner (1979–1981)
A motorized AM/FM stereo tuner from Kenwood's late-1970s lineup, with mechanical preset tuning, built for the high-fidelity market.
Overview
The Kenwood KT-413 is an AM/FM stereo tuner made in Japan from 1979 to 1981. It was sold under both the Kenwood and Trio Kenwood names. Kenwood positioned it as a low-end model in the tuner range, below higher-end units like the KT-615 and KT-815. Tuning is motorized, with mechanical preset controls. That gave you automated station selection before digital synthesis became standard. The tuning scale is analog, and the finish is silver.
Specifications
| Product type | AM/FM Stereo Tuner; Mono/Stereo Tuner |
| Production years | 1979–1981 |
| Made in | Japan |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 400 x 139 x 280 mm |
| Weight | 4.2 kg |
| Tuning Bands | FM, MW |
| Tuning Scale | Analogue |
| Distortion factor | 0.15% |
| Features | Motorized Tuner, Mechanical Preset Setting |
| Color | Silver |
Context
The KT-413 belongs to Kenwood's pre-digital synthesis tuner series, which used motorized analog tuning with mechanical presets. It was sold alongside the KT-313, KT-615, KT-815 and KT-917, and it sat in the lower tier. Some contemporary opinions call the design unorthodox and note limited performance next to the higher-end models.
Market
Owners have reported a problem with the AM/FM switch. The unit may stick in AM mode after selection, and it needs a minor repair. Collectors of vintage audio gear still look for the KT-413 as a working example of late-1970s tuner design.
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