Vintage AM/FM Stereo Receiver
All pre-owned product is tested in our service department and have been passed for sale... and comes with a 90 day warranty! We have cleaned and tested the amp to spec.
In very nice condition for its age. Original box and packing are NOT included, but we will pack carefully.
The Kenwood KR-7600 is a powerful vintage AM/FM stereo receiver from the mid-1970s (around 1976-1978), known for its robust 70 watts per channel (into 8Ω), solid build, walnut veneer cabinet, and distinctive analog VU meters, offering features like dual speaker outputs, multiple inputs (Phono, AUX, Tape), bass/treble/balance controls, and a strong tuner section, making it a classic "monster receiver" for analog audio enthusiasts. This has Dolbyized FM Broadcast Reception and Dolby noise reduction for a tapedeck.
Features & Characteristics:
Build: Solid-state, high-quality construction with a brushed aluminum faceplate and woodgrain (walnut) cabinet.
Controls: Bass, Treble, Balance, Loudness, Filters, Mono/Stereo, Tape Monitor.
Connectivity: Phono (turntable), AUX, Tape (In/Out for Tape A & B), Mic input, Speaker A/B/C outputs.
Aesthetics: Classic vintage look with large aluminum knobs and warm, orange-lit VU meters.
Performance: Known for powerful, punchy sound and excellent tuner performance for its era, though some compare tuner strength to other models
Key Specifications:
Power Output: 70 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo).
Tuning Range: FM, MW (AM).
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 50kHz.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.5%.
Input Sensitivity: Phono (MM) 2.5mV, Line 150mV, Mic 1.5mV.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N): Phono (MM) 70dB, Line 90dB.
Speaker Impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω.
Dimensions (WHD): approx. 20.4" x 5.9" x 14.4"
Weight: approx. 38 lbs.
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1976-1978.
The real techie stuff:
Connections
Number of inputs:
2x Phono MM (Cinch): 2,5 mV / 50 kOhm
2x Tape In (Cinch/DIN): 150 mV / 50 kOhm
AUX (Cinch): 150 mV / 80 kOhm
Microphone: 1,5 mV / 50 kOhm
Adapter In
Antenna FM (75/300 Ohm), AM
Number of outputs:
2x Tape Out (Cinch/DIN): 150 mV / 100 Ohm (Cinch); 30 mV / 80 kOhm (DIN)
Adapter Out
FM Quadradial
Headphones: 4 - 16 Ohm, (6.3 mm jack, front)
3 speaker pairs
Amplifier
Continuous power: 8 Ohm: 2x 70 W (20-20,000 Hz) 4 Ohm: 2x 90 W (1 kHz)
Total harmonic distortion: 0.5% (at nominal power)
Attenuation factor: 45 (8 Ohm)
Frequency response: Preamplifier: 20 - 50,000 Hz
Power bandwidth: 7 - 50,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio: Phono MM: 65 dB (Phono 1/2)
AUX, Tape: 90 dB
Microphone: 70 dB
Stereo channel separation:
Tone control:
Bass: ±8 dB at 100 Hz
Treble: ±8 dB at 10 kHz 2x Acoustic: +3/+6 dB at 50 Hz, +3/+6 dB at 800 Hz
Loudness: +8/+5 dB (100 Hz/10 kHz)
High Filter: -10 dB at 10 kHz
Low Filter (Subsonic): -10 dB at 100 Hz
Mute: FM muting
Direct/Line-Straight: yes (Tone Defeat)
Tuner
Reception: FM, MW
Frequencies:
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
MW: 525 - 1605 kHz
Frequency response: 20 - 15,000 Hz (+0/-1.5 dB, FM)
Input sensitivity:
FM: 1.7 µV (IHF)
MW: 20 µV Distortion factor:
FM: 0.15% (mono), 0.25% (stereo).
Signal-to-noise ratio:
FM: 75 dB (mono), 70 dB (stereo)
MW: 50 dB
Channel separation:
FM: 40 dB (at 1 kHz)
Selectivity: (IHF)
FM: 80 dB
MW: 35 dB
Equal wave selection:
FM: 1.5 dB
Spurious wave selection:
FM: 85 dB
Image frequency attenuation:
FM: 85 dB
MW: 45 dB
IF attenuation
FM: 100 dB
AM suppression: 65 dB
Special Features:
VHF Quadradial Output
VHF signal center instrument
Microphone Mixer
