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Kenwood CD Player DP 7040
Funktionstüchtig!
mit Fernbedienung
Versand bei Vorkasse für 12 Euro möglich!
Privatverkauf. Keine gesetzl. Gewährleistung oder Garantie. Keine Sachmängelhaftung. Keine Rücknahme.
The €70 asking price for this late-90s Kenwood DP-7040 is a genuine bargain, sitting well below the typical used market range of €120–€180 for this model. With comparable listings in Poland priced around €160 and German ads near €70 only as a “VB” (negotiable), €70 fixed is a strong deal, especially if the unit is fully functional and in original-owner condition.
This player is well-regarded for its rich, expansive sound and reliable transport performance, making it a worthwhile buy for enthusiasts seeking a warm, analog-like CD presentation. Its 1991–93 vintage offers rarity and timing appeal as a solid entry into vintage Kenwood hi-fi, and if it includes the original remote and case, it becomes an even more compelling opportunity at this price.
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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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