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Zum Verkauf steht ein klassischer Kenwood KD-492F Full Automatic Turntable im schönen Vintage-Look.
Der Plattenspieler verfügt über eine Vollautomatik und einen klassischen Tonarm mit Tonabnehmer. Optisch befindet er sich in einem gebrauchten, dem Alter entsprechenden Zustand mit einigen sichtbaren Gebrauchsspuren.
Details:
Hersteller: Kenwood
Modell: KD-492F
Vollautomatischer Plattenspieler
Riemenantrieb
33 / 45 U/min
Stereo-Cinch-Ausgang
inklusive Tonarm/Tonabnehmer
Netzanschluss vorhanden
€80 lands around the going rate for a KD-492F, not a steal but still fair for a working example. Recent asking prices in Europe cluster roughly from €40 for rougher or bundled examples up to about €99 for nicer, tested units, so €80 sits in the solid middle of that band.
The KD-492F is a sensible late-era Kenwood: fully automatic, belt-drive, and easy to live with, with enough vintage charm to be fun without being fussy. At this price, the upside is a clean deck with a healthy belt, a good cartridge, and the original puck or dust cover if included; those extras matter more here than chasing “collector” status.
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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