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Trio (Kenwood) KA-4500 Vintage Integrated Amp (Fully Recapped)

AED 800

4.5

7 items live

Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Warranty

Does not apply

Usage

Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected

Posted on: 8th August 2026

Description

Up for sale is a classic Trio KA-4500 vintage stereo integrated amplifier from the golden era of 1970s Japanese hi-fi.

Brand Note: Trio was the original domestic Japanese brand name for Kenwood. This model is identical to Kenwood's global lineup from the same era,
featuring heavy brushed aluminum faceplates, solid metal knobs, and discrete transistor audio circuits.

This unit has been fully recapped and serviced, resolving the dried-out capacitors typical of 40+ year old gear. It delivers its original warm analog presentation with a modern low noise floor, tight dynamics, and long-term reliability.
Restorations & Service Work Completed
Full Capacitor Recap: All aged electrolytic capacitors have been replaced with high-grade, low-ESR audio-quality capacitors (Nichicon / Elna / Panasonic) to restore proper dynamic response and frequency extension.
Bias & DC Offset Check: Internal operating parameters checked and aligned to factory specs.
Controls Serviced: All volume/tone potentiometers, balance controls, and input selector switches treated with DeoxIT for smooth, quiet, crackle-free operation.
Bench Tested: Fully stress-tested for thermal stability, clean output power, and zero channel imbalance.

Key Features & Technical Specs
Vintage Sound Signature: Discrete transistor amplification stage offering warm, textured midrange and punchy bass.

Quality Phono Preamp: Built-in dedicated MM phono stage for vinyl setups.

Multiple Line Inputs: AUX, Tuner, and Tape inputs (ideal for connecting modern sources like digital streamers, DACs, or Bluetooth adapters).

Tone Controls: Bass, treble, loudness switch, high filter, and speaker selector.

Power Output: ~30 to 40 Watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms (conservative vintage rating with strong drive capability).

Terms & Pickup
Fully operational and ready for immediate use.
Local pickup preferred with a full audition available prior to purchase. Shipping can be arranged at buyer's expense.