DIYbanter - Kenwood KR-V7040

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My receiver is about 13 years old and I was hoping it would last a few
more months. Shopping for a newer model.

However, I'm getting static noise from my left channel system and
hardly any sound. The opposite channel sounds just fine. I was
wondering if it is even worth fixing.

Thanks in advance.

Often this can be caused by dirty contacts in switches. Does it do this on
all inputs or just one? Operate all of the switches, loudness, high cut,
low cut, input selector, bass/treble/balance and see if it helps. I don't
know that particular model, but I've seen amps with this symptom with bad
switches, bad tone control / balance / mixer / other IC's, bad coupling
caps, and bad outputs.

Sadly, you'll probably pay more to have a tech diagnose and fix it than a
replacement amp would cost. I'd be thinking at least $200. At 13 years
old, it's likely not well-built as earlier models and given the cost and
scarcity of proprietary IC's it may be a-goner.

Check the switches and report back.

Dave