Trio Intergrated Amplifer KA-1500 MK2 (Cica:1976) Pt 1. of 2.

[FedUpLurker]

A ten minute clip of which the first 3min 25 sec is a talking head giving a weather report for the date in London, and saying hi to his pals? The actual amp is filmed with a handheld, annoying movement and shake etc. No music and an oblique ref to"a massive transformer" and a "couple of nice transformers", sigh totally unwatchable.

Question: The military radio operator who started the company specifically chose the name Trio, why? And why was it phased out for Kenwood? (I know but do you?)

[spannerworks1]

@FedUpLurker

Sorry you did not enjoy my video - but its a free country 

[TweeSpam]

I inherited this from my father years ago and it's probably one of the best amps i've had. Better than many modern equivalents, considering it was marketed as a budget amp in 1976!

However the power light no longer indicates and you have to pull on the volume button at an angle or hit the amp itself to get sound out on occasion. It's sad that i'm going to have to chuck it out and buy a modern equivalent.

[spannerworks1]

@TweeSpam

Hi

Sorry to hear you have decided to get rid of the amp - sounds like it could be fixed.

Warm regards

Richard

[g7npl]

Trio was used in uk as ther is a uk firm called kenwood you will find the same modal under the kenwood name abord i think thay got pormisen use the kenwood name in uk in the late 1980's.

[spannerworks1]

@g7npl

Thanks for the comment and history, the name has a history going back to 1946 following the second world war.

Warmest regards

Richard

[RCALennon]

That's one hell of an amp. Pick a few thousand of those out of the dump and you could use them as bricks for a house!

With a excellent built in stereo...

[spannerworks1]

Lennon

Say that again - and the house would sound great.

Warm regards

Richard

[spannerworks1]

@videostunad

Sal

It has to said it is well build.

Warm regards

Richard

[pyestudiocolour]

Hi Richard - it looks like a really nice quality amp.

I seem to recall the "Trio" brand persisting in this country was to do with the Kenwood name being long established as manufacturers of kitchen appliances. It was owned by Thorn electronics. Presumably some deal was done between Thorn and Trio-Kenwood to allow them to import hifi etc. branded as Kenwood later on.

[DrCassette]

Nice amplifier! Very high quality. I think I have seen the Kenwood version of this one some time ago on Ebay.

[spannerworks1]

@DrCassette

Hi Jonas you are right my friend see part two - take care

Richard

[spannerworks1]

@DrCassette

Jonas

Thanks and great to receive your comment

Warm regards

Richard

[batterymaker]

Great find. You have to really shell out some money to buy anything of that build quality today.

[spannerworks1]

@batterymaker

Bill you are so right - I feel i got a bargain - I had a clue as my dad had a Trio when we were stationed in Munster Germany I was just a boy and the kit was good so hence my interest .

Warmest regards

Richard

[spannerworks1]

@batterymaker

Bill

Thanks for the comments

Regards

Richard

[bluenazz]

Hi Richard! That Trio/Kenwood amp is very nice. The name Trio was abandonned in Canada in favour of Kenwood during the 60's but it's all the same gear of course. Who knows why they continued to Trio in the UK. I believe your amp to be from 1977 as I have in my office what I think is the next model up, the KA-3500. It certainly has the same knobs but with different DNA. I really like it with great sound quality for the size and price!

[spannerworks1]

@bluenazz

Craig

Thank you for dating this amp I will change the date to say 1976. I could look it up on the internet - to get a better date.

Warm regards

Richard

[AnalogueJosh]

Arkwright? I think you mean Open All Hours! The till always slams shut and nearly has his fingers off!

Great amplifier! Looks sturdy and robust - waiting for Pt. 2 now ;)

[spannerworks1]

@AnalogueJosh

Josh

You are so right my friend at the time I could not remember the programme - must be age

Part 2 in the pipeline once uploaded

Very warm regards

Richard