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Deze kenwood kp-990 is een waanzinnige quartz gestuurde direct drive met automatische afslag en is volledig onderhanden genomen. De behuizing is opnieuw gefineerd in palissander fineer en afgewerkt me
The KP-990 has a real reputation as a serious, well-built deck, but at €1,695 this asking price is well above your recent comparable market: it clears the 75th percentile of €1,182 by a wide margin, so I’d call it ambitious rather than fair. Against a €668 median and €646 25th percentile, you’d want something unusually complete or exceptional to justify the premium.
What makes it worth a look is the model itself: the KP-990 sits in Kenwood’s more ambitious vintage turntable tier and is the kind of machine buyers chase for its substantial build and enthusiast appeal. If this example is truly clean, fully original, and comes with the right arm, dust cover, and a healthy service history, that helps—but at this price I’d want documented condition and no hidden maintenance to feel comfortable.
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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