Kenwood Model 800 (1976–1978)
The Kenwood Model 800 was a full-sized stereo receiver built during the late 1970s. It's heavy, about 55 pounds, and it was aimed at buyers who wanted one box that could drive demanding speakers without breaking a sweat.
The headline number is the power. The manufacturer rated it at 136W RMS per channel into 8 ohms, 20-20,000 Hz, both channels driven. Stereo Review's testing put it higher, at 160 watts per channel. THD was rated at 0.02% at rated power, and the frequency response ran from 5 to 100,000 Hz (+0, -3dB). The phono section offered a 78dB signal-to-noise ratio (IHF A weighted), with two phono inputs and two tape inputs.
The amplifier section used DC (direct-coupled) circuitry, which was Kenwood's way of getting cleaner low-frequency performance and better damping. The damping factor was rated at 40. The front panel carried bass, mid, and treble tone controls plus a 4-step selector. It measures 22-1/32" wide, 7-3/16" high and 17-5/8" deep, and weighs 55.1 lbs.
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