Kenwood KR-8050 High Speed Stereo Receiver – 120 Watts Per Channel – Vintage Hi-Fi Powerhouse

12-Month Performance Guarantee - Every vintage component undergoes a rigorous final bench inspection and comprehensive servicing immediately before shipping. We ensure this unit performs exactly as it did the day it left the factory floor.

To give you complete peace of mind, we back this unit with our comprehensive 12-Month Warranty. Should any operational issues arise under normal use within your first year, simply ship it back to us. Factory HiFi will cover the entire cost of the repair, as well as the return shipping back to your door.

Please note: We use OEM, rebuilt, or premium replacement parts that meet or exceed original factory specifications. This ensures maximum reliability while keeping the sound quality 100% accurate, pristine, and noise-free.

KENWOOD POWER, PRECISION & CLASSIC VINTAGE STYLE

The Kenwood KR-8050 is an impressive receiver from the late 1970s, representing one of the final generations of Kenwood's classic silver-faced stereo receivers.

Introduced around 1979, this powerful receiver combines Kenwood's High-Speed DC amplifier technology with an advanced AM/FM tuner and an exceptionally versatile collection of audio controls.

Delivering 120 watts per channel RMS into 8 ohms, with both channels driven, the KR-8050 has the muscle to power demanding speakers while maintaining the clarity and control that vintage Kenwood equipment is known for.

One of its most interesting features is the distinctive orange Power Booster button. When engaged under the specified operating conditions, it increases the receiver's rated output to 150 watts per channel.

The KR-8050 also features four large illuminated meters, Kenwood's Pulse Count Detector FM tuner, dual phono inputs, microphone mixing, and connections for three pairs of speakers.

This is a substantial, beautifully equipped receiver built for people who appreciate serious vintage audio.

WHY YOU WANT THIS KENWOOD KR-8050

• Powerful Stereo Performance: 120 watts per channel RMS into 8 ohms, both channels driven.

• Power Booster: Increases rated output to 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms under specified conditions.

• High-Speed DC Amplifier: Kenwood's direct-coupled amplifier design for fast, accurate signal reproduction.

• Four Illuminated Meters: Dual power meters plus signal-strength and tuning meters.

• Pulse Count Detector FM: Advanced Kenwood tuner technology designed for excellent FM reception.

• Dual Phono Inputs: Connect two turntables or compatible moving-magnet phono sources.

• Three Speaker Systems: Select between Speaker A, B, and C configurations.

• Microphone Mixing: Front microphone input with independent mixing-level control.

• Wide/Narrow IF Selection: Allows adjustment of tuner selectivity.

• Extensive Tone Controls: Bass, midrange, treble, loudness, and tone defeat.

• Classic Kenwood Styling: Silver faceplate, illuminated meters, distinctive orange Power Booster button, and walnut-finish side panels.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: Kenwood KR-8050
Type: AM/FM High-Speed DC Stereo Receiver
Manufacture Period: 1979–1980
Amplifier Design: High-Speed DC, direct-coupled solid-state amplifier

AUDIO SECTION

Power Output: 120 watts per channel RMS into 8 ohms
Power Booster Output: 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms
Power Output at 4 Ohms: 160 watts per channel
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.02%
Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz
Damping Factor: 85
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 85dB (Phono), 108dB (Line)
Input Sensitivity: 2.5mV (Phono), 200mV (Line), 2.2mV (Microphone)

TUNER SECTION

• AM/FM stereo reception

• Kenwood Pulse Count Detector FM circuitry

• Wide/Narrow IF bandwidth selection

• FM muting

• Stereo sensitivity selection

• Signal-strength meter

• FM tuning meter

INPUTS & CONNECTIONS

• Phono 1

• Phono 2

• AUX

• Tape 1

• Tape 2

• Microphone input with mixing control

• Tape monitoring and dubbing

• Pre-out connection

• Headphone output

• Speaker A, B, and C connections

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• High-Speed DC amplifier circuitry

• Power Booster

• DC Coupled selection

• Bass, midrange, and treble controls

• Loudness control

• Tone defeat

• High-frequency filter

• Four analog meters

• Walnut-finish side panels

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Width: 22-15/32 inches
Height: 6-3/4 inches
Depth: 16-3/16 inches
Net Weight: Approximately 39.7 lbs (18 kg)

WHY BUY FROM FACTORY HI-FI?

At Factory HiFi, we're passionate about vintage audio and the equipment that made listening to music special.

• Carefully inspected before shipping

• Final operational testing

• Servicing and adjustments as needed

• Professionally packed for safe delivery

• Knowledge and appreciation of vintage hi-fi equipment

The Kenwood KR-8050 delivers everything vintage receiver enthusiasts appreciate: substantial power, advanced amplifier technology, excellent tuner performance, and unmistakable late-1970s styling.

Whether you're building a dedicated vinyl system or looking for a powerful centerpiece for your listening room, the KR-8050 is a receiver that deserves attention.

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