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Vintage Original1978 · Integrated Amp

Kenwood

KA-9100

Kenwood KA-9100

Avg used (eBay)

$1,000

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Modern Match

Cambridge Audio

CXA81

MSRP / Street

$1,299

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Sonic Similarity Analysis

Both deliver powerful, dynamic sound with excellent damping and bass control in flagship integrated designs. The CXA81 matches the KA-9100's forward, engaging presentation with similar power output and damping characteristics, offering the same tight, authoritative sound that made the Kenwood famous for rock and electronic music.

Signature · Powerful, dynamic, tight bass with forward presentation

Kenwood KA-9100

vs.

Cambridge Audio CXA81

100W

Watts / ch @ 8Ω

80W

100dB

S/N Ratio

100dB

80

Damping Factor

110

0.025%

THD

0.002%

39 lbs

Weight

28 lbs

4-8 Ω

Speaker Ohms

4-8 Ω

5Hz - 100kHz

Frequency Response

5Hz - 80kHz

Vintage (used avg)

$1,000

Modern (new)

$1,299

Difference

$299more new

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