Kenwood Model Eleven

Name: Kenwood Model Eleven
Brand: Kenwood

An AM-FM stereo receiver from the mid-1970s, noted for solid performance and military-base distribution.

Overview

The Kenwood Model Eleven is an AM-FM stereo receiver made in the mid-1970s. It was built for high-fidelity playback and receives stereo FM and medium-wave (MW) AM. The base model puts out 60 watts per channel into 8Ω. Minimum speaker load is 4Ω. Units have been documented in excellent working condition despite their age, and some owners report reliable performance after decades of use.

Specifications

Tuning range	FM, MW
Power output	60 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Speaker load impedance	4Ω (minimum)

Context

The Kenwood Model Eleven III was a later variant. It was sold mainly on overseas military bases to U.S. military personnel, and it had more power output than earlier versions. Details on the base Model Eleven's market position are limited. It was part of a series that included the Eleven II and Eleven III, and power output was the main difference between models.

Market

A Facebook listing for the Kenwood Model Eleven G variant was priced at $945 plus shipping. No current market data is available for the base Model Eleven. A Reddit user report points to speaker output problems on the Eleven III, which suggests possible power-stage failures. The base model has no documented common problems.