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A pre-main amplifier that uses super dld (dynamic linear drive) circuit. The super dld circuit is equipped with a newly developed supercharger and makes full use of the four power supply circuits of t
€450 is a fair-to-strong ask for a KA-1100D if it’s clean and fully working, and it starts to look genuinely good value if the unit is original, serviced, or comes with proof of recent maintenance. Typical used asks I found cluster around the mid-€300s, with repaired or tested examples often pushing into the €500 range, so €450 sits a bit above the middle but not in overpriced territory.
That makes the condition and completeness matter a lot here: this is a hefty, well-regarded vintage Kenwood with real current, good drive, and a serious phono stage, so a healthy example is worth paying for. If the listing includes proper testing, quiet controls, and no channel imbalance or relay issues, it’s a sensible buy; if it’s untested or has scratchy pots, budget for service rather than chasing a “cheap” deal.
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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