Kenwood KRF-X9050D

[daveo]

Has anyone got one, or know of a link to a review and full specification?

I've seen it listed in Richer Sounds and it seems like a decent amp (considering the other amps in its price group). I am unable to establish how many standard audio inputs it has. I've got a multi CD separate which has an optical out as well as the standard set, and I would also want to add (the DVD player and video obviously) and a turntable for my nostalgic evenings with Vinyl.

It's a bit of a hassle getting to my nearest Richer Sounds in the next fortnight and looking for myself, so any comments or thoughts will be greatly welcomed.

Thanks.

[RT]

I scanned this in from the latest Kenwood catalogue -
http://www.geocities.com/spamtrap_2001/kenwood9050.jpg

I have the 7050 (One down from the 9050) and it has

Digital connections

2 x Co-axial
2 x Optical

Analogue connections

1 x 6 channel input
1 x Phono input
1 x CD/DVD input
1 x Tape/MD input/output
1 x Monitor input/output
1 x Video input/output (Audio only)
2 x Video inputs (Audio only)

Video connections

5 x S-Video in
1 x S-Video out
5 x Composite in
1 x Composite out

I know it's a different amp, but I'd be very surprised if the 9050 had less connections than the 7050 (In fact, judging from the specs, I have a sneaking suspicion the 9050 is externaly the same design as the 7050 with THX certification and a better remote and that all the differences are under the hood)

[bobwindy]

Up...because i saw one of these in my local hi-fi shop today (didnt have a look at it though, but it looked the same as all the other kenwoods :p) and im now thinking of getting one soonish as it seems like a decent amp does anyone know what it sounds like?
Ive got a kenwood 5030 which i think sounds pretty good (well for a hundred quid anyway)...but i dont like the lack of power to the sub output, is this one the same?

[daveo]

Well I just found this review (http://www.areadvd.de/hardware/kenwoodkrfx9050d-2.shtml). Only problem is its in German and my German is a bit sketchy to say the least. It seems to give a good overall rating and it lists the analogue inputs (which is what I wanted in the first place!)

Don't know about the Subwoofer output Wattage, although they do use an 800W Yamaha unit in the german review. EDIT - Just had a thought, doesn't the amp just output a low signal for the Sub and the Sub has a built in amp?

I'm gonna try and get to Richer on Thursday in my lunch break so I'll update then. Or I could just phone them and get them to give me a better run down.

EDIT - And this (http://www.areadvd.de/hardware/kenwoodkrfx9050d-1.shtml) page with pictures of front and back. (Well the first pages of the review)

[rsykes2000]

Originally posted by daveo
Don't know about the Subwoofer output Wattage, although they do use an 800W Yamaha unit in the german review. EDIT - Just had a thought, doesn't the amp just output a low signal for the Sub and the Sub has a built in amp?


indeed. it outputs a line-level signal and the sub then amplifies this as much as you want it to.

I'm gonna try and get to Richer on Thursday in my lunch break so I'll update then. Or I could just phone them and get them to give me a better run down.

EDIT - And this (http://www.areadvd.de/hardware/kenwoodkrfx9050d-1.shtml) page with pictures of front and back. (Well the first pages of the review)

it does have spring clips for the rear speakers though - not as nice as binding posts and you can't normally fit as high a gauge cable into them. the component-video switching would seem a bit superfluous, as i would have thought people who use kit with that sort of connection would be in the market for something a bit better than a 300quid kenwood amp :)

[bobwindy]

I have read several reviews of kenwoods amps where the sub level output is criticised compared with other amps, so maybe the level of the output is down - as it your sub can only amplify what is given :) - did you get to richers?....if its the leeds branch then i was in there on tuesday and they didnt have one

[daveo]

Sorry, not had a chance yet. I will try tomorrow, but I suspect the shop will be packed. There was a review in the September issue of Home Cinema Choice Magazine. But I can't find a copy of this. I will update this when I have more to add.