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3 Pc. Kenwood Stereo System With Custom Wood Side PanelsThis is a beautiful matching set of late-70's home stereo components by Kenwood. The previous owner has hand crafted matching wooden side panels for each piece. Included in this set;Kenwood KA-5700 - a classic vintage stereo integrated amplifier made from 1977 to 1979. It delivers 40 watts per channel into 8 ohms.Kenwood KT-5500 - an analog AM/FM stereo tuner.Kenwood -KX-530 - Cassette deck with VU meters and cool flip-up cassette door.All units are tested and fully functional. All lights working great.Very light cosmetic wear - see photos for all details.Power cord for tape deck is not the factory cord. It does fit and does stay put and does function, but it is not the original and is slightly loose (see last photo).In the Milwaukee Area? Stop in our shop to inspect/demoBuy with confidence: See our feedback and thank you for considering. All the gear we sell is packaged with great care for safe arrival in the condition advertised and backed up by our 14 day full refund policy in the event you are not happy for any reason.
US$925 is ambitious for a Kenwood KA-5700 against a recent used-market median of US$499, with the top of the typical range around US$525, so this is well above fair-market territory unless the unit is exceptional. For a buyer, that means the price needs to be justified by unusually strong condition, documented service, or a standout provenance story.
The KA-5700 is a respected vintage integrated for its straightforward, musical presentation and solid build, and a clean example can be a satisfying long-term buy. Still, at this level the premium has to buy more than nostalgia: verify that all controls are quiet, the outputs and bias are healthy, and any original knobs, faceplate, or paperwork are present, because those details matter much more when the asking price is already stretched.
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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