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Vintage Kenwood Component Stereo Set! KM-106 / KC-206 / DP-560 / KT-56 - $250 (Gilbert)
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Made by Kenwood in Japan in the mid-1980s, this set offers a classic audio experience for vintage stereo enthusiasts. With high-quality components and durable construction, this system delivers excellent sound reproduction and a touch of nostalgia for those who appreciate retro electronics. Perfect for collectors or those looking to add a unique sound system to their home.
KM-106 Key Specifications
Power Output: 125 watts per channel into 8 ohms (stereo)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 200 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.03%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 120 dB
Damping Factor: 35
Dimensions: 420 x 123 x 269 mm (approx. 16.75" W x 10" D x 4.25" H)
Weight: 7.9 kg (approx. 17 lbs)
This stereo system works VERY well, and even setting the volume to 3 is quite loud, getting close to the upper limits for the small speakers I was using for my demo testing.
With larger speakers, this system would be very impressive! The set appears to be dated to the later part of 1987, as the DP-560 cd player has a date label on the back showing it was manufactured in May of 1987, and I am assuming that the entire set was purchased at the same time by the original owner.
Also, the tray of the cd player will not stay extended, it just goes out fully and then immediately retracts. It still plays nicely, but you have to be fairly fast to drop a cd in the tray or remove one that's already in there. I didn't get to dig on this issue very much, but I was assuming a sensor that would tell the player when the tray is fully extended isn't working, causing it to go out and then come back to the closed position.
Other than that, the system is operating perfectly. I can share a video of the testing I did for the entire set if you are interested!