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This is one of those - An amplifier that really didn't make it on these shores , but sold really well in Europe. It has the build quality that even the monsters of the same era would be proud of... more

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  • 2 of 2 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    superspurs1971

    5 Stars KENWOOD KA-5090R - 1990'S HIDDEN GEM - SUPER SOUNDS 30/05/2010
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Great sounds, excellent practical use, many functions & inputs, remote control

    Disadvantages Disadvantages none really at the price

    This is one of those - An amplifier that really didn't make it on these shores , but sold really well in Europe. It has the build quality that even the monsters of the same era would be proud of, it has plenty of inputs and because of it use of the TRAIT system it can drive virtually any speaker - I have had it driving Quad 11, Tannoy 609, and Mordaunt -Short 902i. it has no trouble driving any of them. What you tell is what the music is doing !!! The amp doesn't really interfere with what your cd player or turntable is trying to play. It just plays music. To me it sounds better than my ... more
  • 7 of 7 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Voicecoil

    4 Stars A good secondhand buy! 04/01/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Good sound, ability to drive difficult loudspeaker loads

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Volume control not illuminated, difficult to see volume setting from any distance

    The KA-5090R is a very capable design using Kenwood's (Sanken) TRAITR transistors. It was one of Kenwood's last stereo integrated amplifiers before they withdrew from the domestic audio market in the UK. It offers 65 watts RMS X 2 minimum (90 watts X 2 typical), has full remote control and features independent source and record input selection (you can listen to one source while recording another). The appearance is kept neat by placing all the secondary controls behind a drop down flap. This includes tone and balance controls with 'direct' option and A&B speaker and loudness switching. The ... more

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  • crisguide 26/3/2012 08:02:59

    hello. can you please tell me what number/code has the remote unit? bought one without remote unit. thanks.

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