Kenwood MF-5010
The Kenwood MF-5010 may not be a conventional amplifier at all. Sources are split. Some list it as a 50-watts-per-channel stereo amp, while others describe it as a three-way electronic crossover and stereo console preamplifier. The "Trio Kenwood" branding on some listings confirms it was sold in markets where Kenwood used the Trio name.
The record is thin, and the conflicting descriptions make it hard to say what the MF-5010 was designed to do. Given the crossover references, it most likely served as an active crossover unit in a multi-amp setup, the sort of component an enthusiast would use to bi- or tri-amp a speaker system. The 50-watt figure from HiFi.fan may refer to a built-in amplifier section, or it may be a misattribution.
One current listing on Canuck Audio Mart prices a working unit at CA$460. Another source describes a unit as "NICE" and from a "non-smoking house."
Known specs
- Power output: 50 watts per channel (per HiFi.fan)
- Described as "compact" and "versatile"
- Also described as a 3-way electronic crossover / console preamplifier
- Sold under both Kenwood and Trio Kenwood branding
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