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I am selling the Kenwood receiver at top in the photo. It is a rare bottom of the line 1970’s Kenwood KR 2200 stereo receiver. I test only to see it power on and light up. No further testing done.
At US$200, this is a bit rich for a KR-2200 unless it’s exceptionally clean, serviced, and fully functional; the usual used-market reality for modest early-1970s Kenwood receivers is more in the collectible but not powerhouse bracket than “premium” money. Compared with the obvious alternative at this price — a later, stronger-sounding vintage receiver or a restored lower-tier classic — this needs to win on condition and originality, not just the badge.
That said, the KR-2200 is a charming early AM/FM stereo receiver with honest vintage build, decent phono sensitivity, and enough output for efficient speakers; it’s the kind of piece bought for character, tuning, and a proper analog front end, not brute force. If the faceplate is clean, the knobs are present, and it’s been recently checked for noisy controls, weak output, or tuner drift, it can be a satisfying little keeper — but at US$200, I’d want at least documented service or unusually nice cosmetics to feel good about it.
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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