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• Cosmetic condition as in the photos. • 30 days Global OPT Warranty. • Video demo available. • Worldwide shipping with careful packaging. • For an extended warranty, please contact us before payment.
Technical Info:
Model: Kenwood KD-1500
Device type: Turntable
Origin of this unit: Japan
Drive type: Belt drive
Platter: Aluminum alloy diecast
Tonearm: Static balance S-shaped metal tonearm
Cartridge: Teledyne PC-540
This is more than a used vintage device. A unit in this condition has already passed a long journey: it was selected, inspected, prepared, and photographed honestly so the buyer can understand exactly what is being purchased. Many similar units online may be cheaper, but they may also be dusty, incomplete, unserviced, cosmetically weaker, or sold without proper testing.
🧠 Collector’s / Model Note
The Kenwood KD-1500 belongs to the classic line of late 1970s Kenwood turntables, renowned for their solid build quality and timeless design. By utilizing an anti-resonance cabinet paired with a wooden bottom plate and rubber-mounted motor suspension, it achieves excellent acoustic isolation from unwanted room vibrations.
📦 Dimensions & Weight:
Size: 440 × 135 × 355 mm
Size in cm: 44.0 × 13.5 × 35.5 cm
Size in inches: approx. 17.3 × 5.3 × 14.0 in
Weight: 6.0 kg
Weight in pounds: approx. 13.2 lbs
⚙️ Technical Information:
Model: Kenwood KD-1500
Production / Origin: Japan
Year of release: approximately 1978
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📝 Product Description
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Demonstration tapes, reels, records, or accessories shown for demonstration purposes are not included unless explicitly stated.
Please check the voltage requirements in your area; Adapter not included.
👉 Warranty and Service
Includes a 30-day global OPT warranty.
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Timing matters here because the KD-1500 is a 1980-era belt-drive deck, so value depends more on condition and completeness than on any “newer model” comparison. At US$461, the asking price sits right on the current used-market median for this model, so it reads as fair rather than a steal or an overreach.
That makes this a reasonable buy if it’s fully working, with a healthy arm lift, stable speed, and a decent dust cover and cartridge situation. The KD-1500 has the right vintage appeal and a straightforward, musical belt-drive setup; well-kept examples can be satisfying everyday decks. Since the price is only fair, not discounted, I’d want clean operation and at least a usable headshell/stylus included before jumping in.
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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