KT-8300

About the KT-8300

The Kenwood KT-8300 is a mono/stereo AM/FM tuner manufactured in Japan between 1975 and 1977. It features a silver finish and robust build quality, weighing 8.5 kg with dimensions of 430 x 149 x 376 mm. The tuner offers excellent reception with FM sensitivity of 1.6 µV and MW sensitivity of 18 µV, a signal-to-noise ratio of 75 dB (FM) and 50 dB (MW), and low distortion of 0.4% on FM. It has a wide/narrow IF bandwidth switch, MPX filter, variable output, and muting options. The KT-8300 uses two 4-pole linear phase LC filters for wide IF bandwidth and three 4-element ceramic filters for narrow mode, providing selectivity up to 110 dB on FM. It has a large soundstage, flat frequency response (20 Hz to 15 kHz), and stereo separation around 50 dB, delivering a clean and natural audio experience. The tuner includes fixed and variable RCA outputs, antenna inputs for 75 Ohm coaxial and 300 Ohm balanced, and a power consumption of 22 W. It is highly regarded for its sonic performance, build quality, and value, often compared favorably to other tuners of its era. Optional accessories include rack handles and walnut veneer cabinets.