Thanks for the suggestions. I pulled the top. All 4 fuses are intact. I did a google search for capacitor images, to find out what they look like... one has leaked/looks wet at the bottom. I cannot get it out though. I can wiggle it and rotate it a little, but it will not pull up and out. Don't want to damage the board underneath of course/not sure how much more, if any pressure to apply... It should be pulled straight up to get it out, right? From what I can tell it appears to be the only one that has leaked.
I searched for it on ebay. Was kinda surprised it was going for between $175 - $325. The high price point seller only says it powers on, no furthur testing done... yeah, mine powers on too, but when I put a load on it, nothing. His is here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KENWOOD-KA-8100-STEREO-INTEGRATED-AMPLIFIER-/281708003328?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41971b0000From his interior pic's, on mine it is the orange colored capacitor near center/lower that has leaked.
"Repair it... You would be surprised how good it will sound compared to new equipment of today. Older gear generally has a much warmer tone compared to todays electronics. You just might find yourself using more and more.
Check the current ebay listings... you might be surprised what you will find.
Peace OOK"
I kind of doubt it is as good or better than my current units, which I bought new in the late 90's - a McCormack DNA 0.5 Deluxe Ed Power Amp, and a McCormack Micro Line Drive. I do have a friend who needs a amp though, which is why I am attempting to get this one going.
Anyway, should I just keep trying to pull that leaked Capacitor up and out?