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***Please note that all brokerage and duty fees accrued due to shipping internationally are the responsibility of the buyer. If your shipment has additional fees on arrival we do not cover any additional fees.***This USED Kenwood Stereo Power Amp is in good condition! This product does have a few cosmetic scratches and stains, however the unit has been thoroughly tested by our in house technician and it is in great working order.
A solid, no-nonsense vintage power amp with enough reputation to deserve a close look. At US$125, it’s just above the US$120 median and well inside the normal band for recent comparable listings; that makes it a fair ask rather than a steal, though still comfortably away from the US$210 upper quartile.
What makes it interesting is the KM-996’s straightforward, high-current Kenwood muscle: 100 watts per channel, clean styling, and a good match for efficient speakers or a system that needs a separate power section. If it’s genuinely clean and working properly, the value is there. For a unit of this age, the real checks are simple: confirm both channels play cleanly, the protection relay engages normally, and the case and binding posts haven’t been abused.
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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