Kenwood – KT-880L – Quartz Synthesizer AM/FM Stereo Tuner – Serviced (Repaired)

For sale: a Kenwood KT-880L Quartz Synthesizer Stereo Tuner, a Japanese-made vintage hi-fi component with a slim black design and electronic tuning.

The KT-880L offers FM, MW and LW radio reception, station memory presets and a digital frequency display. Its clean front-panel layout combines the look of 1980s hi-fi equipment with convenient electronic controls.

This particular unit has received attention to its mains power cable, including the installation of strain relief.

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Cosmetic condition:

Good used vintage condition, with visible signs of age and use.

• Scratches and scuff marks on the top cover.

• Some scratches and wear around the front-panel edges.

• Minor marks on the side panels.

• Front-panel lettering and button labels remain legible.

• No major deformation of the metal housing visible.

The original black finish is generally presentable, although there are noticeable cosmetic imperfections.

Please examine the photographs for the exact condition.

Service Performed:

Service date: 9 October 2026

According to the technician's service note:

• Mains power cable tightened and secured.

• Strain relief installed on the power cable.

This work was carried out to improve the mechanical security of the cable connection.

Functional Status:

Fully working and tested.

Specs:

• Usable Sensitivity (75 Ohms): 10.8 dBf (0.95 µV)

• Mono Sensitivity (S/N 26 dB): 0.5 µV

• Stereo Sensitivity (S/N 46 dB): 24 µV

• 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity (Mono): 1.8 µV

• Capture Ratio (-3 dB): 0.45 µV

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 15 kHz (+0.2 dB / -1.0 dB)

• Total Harmonic Distortion (Mono, 1 kHz): 0.09%

• Total Harmonic Distortion (Stereo, 1 kHz): 0.30%

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IEC-A): 78 dB Mono / 67 dB Stereo

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF): 88 dB Mono / 83 dB Stereo

• Stereo Separation (250 Hz): 45 dB

• Stereo Separation (1 kHz): 50 dB

• Stereo Separation (6.3 kHz): 41 dB

• Stereo Separation (12.5 kHz): 32 dB

• Image Rejection: 78 dB

• IF Rejection: 100 dB

• AM Suppression: 70 dB

• Spurious Response Rejection: 100 dB

• Selectivity: 2.5 dB

Dimensions (LxWxH): 440 × 64 × 317 mm
Weight: 5 Kg
Volts: 220-240v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)

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State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.

When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service