Very rare vintage Kenwood KR-9050

Considered the most rare, the Kenwood KR-9050 is the largest  and most expensive receiver ever built by Kenwood. 200 watts per channel with only 0.02% total harmonic distortion. Superior tuner with quartz lock. Almost 2 feet wide & 18" deep and weighs over 52 pounds. The KR-9050 is better than the KR-9600 that has some  design issues and less power at 160 watts per channel. This is the one to own. The unit is in excellent condition. All functions  work as they should. Considered the Holy Grail Kenwood The KR-9050 is stuffed full with features and has analog meters spanning practically the entire length of the front of the receiver.  It also has a 1/4 inch MIC input with its own level control so you could even play your guitar through this receiver though I don't know if I'd recommended it Wow, look at that massive toroidal transformer! It's actually larger than the transformer in the Pioneer SX-1250. Also, notice the large heatsinks that take up about a third of the inside of the unit.  As many audio techs know the KR-9600 has issues with both the power switch as well as the TA-200W power packs and Darlington transistors it uses which are prone to failure and replacements are virtually unobtainable. In contrast, the KR-9050 doesn't use the TA-200W or Darlington parts and is built with more easily replaceable parts. That is important if you plan on doing a restoration. A Kr-9600 that needs a resto is a totally different animal than a KR-9050 that needs the same. Kenwood receivers are a site to behold when fully lit up and the KR-9050 is no exception. It is definitely one of the nicest looking receivers in the dark.   $1500