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*US* BUYERS IGNORE MESSAGE ABOVE SAYING THERE IS TARIFFS FOR THE BUYER THAT IS NOT TRUE! I PREPAY ALL US BUYER TARIFFS NO TARIFFS FOR YOU TO PAY, YOU PAY IS ONLY AT CHECKOUT NO HIDDEN FEES* Experience high-quality audio with the Kenwood DP-R891 CD Player, a testament to Japanese engineering and design. This sleek black unit boasts a generous 5-disc CD changer, perfect for those who appreciate the fidelity of a CD collection. The player's compact design, with dimensions of 17 inches in length, 15 inches in width, and a height of 4 inches, ensures it fits seamlessly into any home entertainment setup.The Kenwood DP-R891 is a standalone CD player that does not come as a custom bundle, ensuring you receive the exact model sought after by audiophiles and collectors alike. With its straightforward operation and robust construction, this CD player is an essential component for any enthusiast's audio system.
Compared with a generic budget CD player at US$100, this Kenwood looks a bit ambitious: it sits above the recent used median of US$72 and even over the 75th percentile of US$86, so it’s not an obvious bargain. That said, it’s not wildly out of line for a desirable, working 5-disc changer with the right presentation.
The DP-R891 has the kind of late-90s Kenwood appeal enthusiasts still like: solid build, convenient multi-disc playback, and a straightforward way to add classic CD changing to a system. If it’s truly clean, fully functional, and ideally includes the remote, the extra premium can be justified; if it’s missing accessories or has any tray/loading quirks, I’d want to negotiate.
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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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