The Kenwood KR-950 is an audio receiver that was manufactured by Kenwood between 1983 and 1985 in Japan. It features a classic black design and lacks a remote control. The receiver has a maximum power consumption of 450 watts and dimensions of 480 x 142 x 350 mm, weighing approximately 9 kg. Initially priced around 530 US dollars, it offers a variety of connection options including numerous phono inputs for both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges, as well as additional inputs for tuners, AUX, and tapes. The KR-950 can drive two pairs of speakers and supports 6 fixed station memory for AM/FM tuning.
In terms of amplification, the KR-950 provides a continuous power output of 85 watts per channel at 8 ohms and has a total harmonic distortion of 0.01%. Its frequency response spans from DC to 160,000 Hz, allowing for a rich sound profile. The receiver also incorporates tone controls for bass and treble adjustments, and features such as loudness and filters for improved sound manipulation. It has been designed to receive FM and MW frequencies, with a frequency response of 30 Hz to 15 kHz for its tuner section, and notable specifications such as a signal-to-noise ratio of 80 dB for mono and 74 dB for stereo reception.
