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Kenwood L-07D Turntable Platter For sale The original non-magnetic metal platter mat from the legendary Kenwood L-07D. High quality Japanese engineered platter. Completely flat not warps at all (that would be almost impossible). It will be properly packed for shipping. Condition: Excellent Payment Method: Paypal, EFT, Cash on Pickup Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By lucius72 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $200 Date: July 20, 2025Jul 20
This is a bargain: A$200 for an excellent-condition L-07D is far below the typical used range I’d expect for this model, which has historically traded around roughly A$3,900–A$4,700 in the UK/online market once converted to AUD. At that level, you’re looking at a genuine under-market buy rather than a fair ask.
The appeal is obvious: the L-07D is one of Kenwood’s most respected heavyweight decks, valued for its solid engineering, very low-noise presentation, and serious performance potential with the right arm and cartridge. If the listing really is clean and complete, the upside is huge; just confirm the power supply, arm board, dust cover, and any original accessories, since replacements can be costly and this table rewards originality.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Kenwood traces its origins to December 21, 1946, when it was founded as Kasuga Radio Co. Ltd. in Komagane City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, by a group of entrepreneurs led by William "Bill" Kasuga. Emerging in the postwar era, the company initially produced electronic components and amateur radio gear, renaming to Trio Corporation in 1960 before adopting the Kenwood name in 1986 to appeal to Western markets—blending "Ken," a familiar name across Japan and America, with "Wood" evoking durability and Hollywood. This rebranding fueled rapid international growth, starting with a U.S. office in Los Angeles County in 1963.
The brand built its legacy on high-quality audio and communications equipment, excelling in home hi-fi amplifiers like the acclaimed 1970 Supreme 1 multichannel model, receivers, tuners, and speakers with innovations such as polypropylene cones. Kenwood also pioneered car audio systems, including the first audio/video amplifier for home theater in 1981 and anti-theft cassette decks, alongside professional two-way radios and amateur transceivers. While maintaining roots in consumer electronics, it expanded into automotive infotainment.
Today, as part of JVCKENWOOD since the 2008 merger with JVC, Kenwood holds a solid mid-tier position in car audio and professional communications, prized by enthusiasts for reliable performance and aftermarket upgrades. Its vintage home hi-fi gear from the 1970s and 1980s commands respect among collectors for robust build and warm sound, though it no longer dominates pure hi-fi markets.
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