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Mycket fin och välbyggd skivspelare säljes. Spelar som den ska. Pickupen på bilderna ingår ej men jag monterar en annan pickup vid försäljning. Ser svart ut på bilderna men är mörkt rosenträ. Kan tas med till Uppsala eller Gävle efter överenskommelse.
At SEK 5,000, this Kenwood KP-700 listing is a strong bargain compared to the typical used market for Trio/Kenwood direct-drive turntables of this era, which often trade between SEK 6,000 and SEK 8,000 for clean units; the KP-700D (its closely related sibling) recently appeared on Reverb for roughly SEK 4,300 plus shipping, but that’s a lower-confidence Polish listing, while Norwegian equivalents like the KP-7070 sit near SEK 7,500 total. You’re paying well below the median for a working 1981-era direct drive, making this an excellent timing play before these quietly gain more collector attention.
The KP-700 is well-regarded for its solid direct-drive motor, minimal wow/flutter, and straightforward, durable construction that avoided the belt-and-platter hassles of cheaper models. It delivers consistent speed and a clean, unforced sound when paired with a good arm and cartridge. If this unit is from an original owner and includes the factory dust cover and platter mat, the upside is significant—these are rare to find complete. Only flag concerns if the belt is missing, the motor hums, or the tonearm is bent, but at this price, even a modest service cost leaves you far ahead of market value.
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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