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Biete hier einen sehr schönen DMF-9020 an. Leider ist der defekt. Bei Aufnahme pfeift es nur. Gehäuse in top Zustand. Fernbedienung ist dabei. Nur Abholung ohne Garantie oder Gewährleistung oder Rücknahme.

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Timing matters a bit here because this is a late-1990s/early-2000s Kenwood era deck, long past the point where condition and service history matter more than age alone. At €90, the ask looks strong if the unit is even roughly complete and operational: comparable used examples have been showing around the high hundreds in Europe, with one recent listing at €390, so €90 is well below that kind of working-market level.

That makes it the kind of buy that can be excellent for a hobbyist who wants a project or a donor machine. The DMF-9020 is a respected, uncommon Kenwood MiniDisc deck with good digital I/O and solid build, but “for parts” is the key phrase here: assume laser, transport, tray, or loading issues until proven otherwise, and only treat it as a bargain if you specifically need spares or are comfortable repairing it.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Kenwood

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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