Description
Kenwood KR 5600 Stereo Receiver. Classic Vintage. Revitalized.
Kenwood company was established in Japan in 1946 as Kasuga Radio Co. Ltd. In 1960 the company was renamed Trio Corporation. In 1963 the first overseas office was founded in Los Angeles County, California, USA. The name Kenwood was invented by Kasuga as being the combination of “Ken”, a name common to Japan and North America, and an English word “Wood”, suggesting a relation to Hollywood, California. The company was supposed to be the exclusive importer of Trio products in USA. The brand recognition of Kenwood eventually surpassed that of Trio’s, and in 1986 Trio bought Kenwood and renamed itself Kenwood. Kenwood merged with JVC in 2008 as JVC Kenwood and is currently one of the JVCKENWOOD Corporation brands. The Kenwood brand is famous for its production of car audio equipment, home hi-fi, CB radios and walkie-talkies. In addition, it is in no way related to the British home appliances manufacturer, Kenwood Ltd.
The KR series is the flagship Kenwood line of the ’70s. The beautiful large and balanced tuning knobs, the blue amber luster of the scale and the carefully selected fonts are the trademark of this line. The KR 5600 was produced for about 4 years. Kenwood is a rock icon of these receivers. In those years, it was sold in the United States for $ 250. Ideal for beginner enthusiasts of classical music.
The case has been completely revitalized, potentiometers are in perfect condition. The metal elements of the case were sandblasted and powder coated, fired at high temperature. The new side boards made of the exotic doussie wood make it look elegant and distinguished. The front panel is made of aluminium. The scale is beautifully highlighted, the device does not require reprogramming.
Collector’s item in perfect condition.
Technical characteristics:
– power: 2 x 40W przy 8Ohm, stereo
– tuning range FM 88-108 MHz, does not require reprogramming
– Bandwith – 20Hz – 50kHz
– total harmonic distortion: 0.5%
– input sensitivity: 2,5mV (MM), 150mV (line)
– signal to noise ratio: 70dB (MM), 90dB (line)
– weight: 12 kg
– damping factor: 40
– dimensions: 50cm x 14cm x 33cm (szer. x wys. x gł.)
– produced in 1974-78
– produced in Japan