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YOU ARE BIDDING ON A KENWOOD KD-3055 BELT DRIVE FULLY AUTOMATIC TURNTABLE / RECORD PLAYER SERVICED, CLEANED, ADJUSTED & NEW BELT A+ CONDITIONSHURE STYLUS & TKD 97E CARTRIDGEEXCELLENT COSMETIC CONDITIONSHIPPING TO USA AND CANADA $50INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST EMAIL FOR SHIPPING COST
This is a seller’s market only if it’s been fully serviced and comes with a quality cartridge; otherwise, US$550 looks ambitious for a KD-3055. Typical recent asking and sale evidence for clean working examples clusters much lower, often around US$175–US$350, with nicer or fully restored pieces reaching the upper end.
What makes it appealing is the KD-3055’s reputation as a solid, well-built vintage automatic deck with a hefty, satisfying feel and easy everyday usability. If the plinth, dustcover, auto functions, and speed stability are all excellent, and it includes a good cartridge plus proof of service, that narrows the gap. Without those extras, a buyer should negotiate hard or wait.
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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