Kenwood KVR-A90R Receiver

Kenwood’s KVR-A90R stereo receiver offers some video control features in addition to its digital-synthesis AM and FM tuners and extensive audio control facilities. The amplifier section is rated to deliver 70 watts per channel into 8-ohm loads from 20 to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.007 percent total harmonic distortion. It also carries a secondary rating of 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms from 40 to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.03 percent distortion. Perhaps the most strikingly unusual aspect of the Kenwood KVR-A90R is its front control panel, which uses membrane keys, like those found on some calculators, instead of buttons for most of its control functions. Pushplates are used for the input selectors and the volume adjustments, which step in 2-dB increments. A direct tuning feature, supplementing the usual scanning mode, allows any station to be selected by simply keying in its frequency. If desired, the frequency can be stored in one of twenty preset memories (there are ten membrane keys, each switchable to either of two memory banks). Each preset also recalls the appropriate AM or FM band. The blue-white and red fluorescent indicators on the large display panel show most aspects of the receiver’s operating status at a glance. In the tuner mode, the frequency is displayed in large numerals together with the band, the preset number (if applicable), the FM mode (stereo or mono), and whether manual or automatic tuning has been selected. If another input source is selected, its name replaces the frequency readout. Symbolic graphs show the relative settings of the volume and balance controls. When one of the volume buttons is pressed, the tuned frequency or input identification is replaced by numbers showing the amount of attenuation. A great 1980's era receiver, Made in Japan... good sound and awesome digital display... graphical equalizer is the highlight, adjust and watch your music play in realtime, very accurate to EQ, excellent piece of history from Kenwood.

Condition

Used (normal wear)

Features

Headphone jack, Line-in jack, Line-out jack, 7- band digital equalizer, Phono input

Signal Type

AM/FM Stereo Tuner Amplifier

Model

KVR-A90R

Brand

Kenwood