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Uitstekende staat - voor een apparaat uit '86 geen roest, oxidatie of iets dergelijks geen aanpassingen of tuning. Originele bedrading werkt probleemloos zoals het hoort, de arm heeft geen spe
Should you jump on €500? For a KD-990, that lands on the attractive side of the market: similar used listings have commonly sat around roughly €590 to €1,100, with nicer or dealer-refurbished examples often higher, so €500 reads as a solid value if it’s complete and working properly.
That’s a turntable with a strong reputation for a substantial, well-damped plinth and a serious direct-drive platform, so the appeal is easy to understand. The upside is best when the original arm, dust cover, and any service history are intact, because these do command attention from collectors and listeners alike. At this price, the main buyer check is straightforward: make sure speed is stable, the arm moves freely, and there’s no sign of neglect or hacked wiring.
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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