How do I get my Kenwood KA-996 amplifier out of standby?

SOURCE: KENWOOD Power Amplifier

The power amp does need an imput signal ie. tuner, cd , and such to play. You can use the power amp with the other equipment.
Good Luck
BIG RED

SOURCE: Purchased vintage KENWOOD AMPLIFIER KA-6000.

I believe that that model uses coupling caps between the fron end and the final stage. Check those as well.
Dan

SOURCE: i have a kenwood stereo

That system came with the kt591 tunner in a bundle which consisted of what you call the Kenwood Spectrum 700 rack system, you had to plug the tuner into the wall and then plug the amp into the tunner if you didnt , when you turn the amp on you just get a relay clicking noise and nothing turned on.

SOURCE: The model number is Kenwood

The manual with 'specs' is here. Take them with a grain of salt because it's impossible to produce more audio watts than are consumed electrically (250 total).

http://www.retrevo.com/s/Kenwood-KA-894-Amps-review-manual/id/479ag211/t/1-2/

SOURCE: KA-892 - Kenwood Owners Manual

Register and download the manual for free at retrevo.com

http://www.retrevo.com/support/Kenwood-KA-892-Amps-manual/id/479ag209/t/2/

worked for me.