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Vintage Kenwood KR-5400 Solid State AM/FM Stereo Receiver in very good overall condition for its age.The receiver has been tested and is working well. The tuner, audio output, controls, switches, and main functions were checked during testing.The original dial illumination has been upgraded with new LED lights, giving the tuner display a bright, clean blue appearance. The signal meter illumination is also working, as shown in the photos.The KR-5400 features multiple speaker outputs, two phono inputs, AUX input, dual tape monitor connections, bass and treble controls, selectable stereo/mix/reverse modes, FM muting, low/high filters, loudness control, and 4-channel connections.Cosmetic ConditionOverall, the receiver is in very good cosmetic condition for its age.The brushed aluminum faceplate presents very nicely. The wood side panels are also in good overall condition, with some normal scratches, edge wear, and small marks consistent with age and previous use. The top metal cover has some light cosmetic wear.Please carefully inspect all photos before purchasing, as they are an important part of the description and show the exact condition of the unit.Important Vintage Electronics NoteThis is vintage electronic equipment. It was tested and working properly at the time of listing; however, due to its age, no guarantee is made that every specification remains exactly within original factory tolerances. Future cleaning, adjustment, or service may eventually be required.
Compared with a lot of modern budget AV receivers at US$349, this Kenwood’s price looks strong: it sits below the US$367 25th percentile and well under the US$385 median, so it reads as a bargain rather than a stretch. It is not the kind of asking price that needs negotiation unless condition details are poor or it has been abused.
The KR-5400 is an older, well-liked classic for buyers who value simple controls, solid FM-era build, and a very listenable vintage presentation. At this price, the upside is in getting a clean, working example with original knobs, intact faceplate, and ideally proof it has been serviced; if those boxes are checked, this is a sensible buy for someone after character over features.
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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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