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Kenwood L-07d Turntable The legendary rare and highly collectible Kenwood L07-D. One of the finest direct drive turntables ever produced weighing an incredible 31kgs! This L-07d runs perfectly and was recently serviced by Mike at Liquid Audio. price is negotiable. Information Links & Specifications: http://www.thevintageknob.org/kenwood-L-07D.html http://www.l-07d.com/ Specifications: Motor and Turntable: Drive System - Quartz Pll Direct Drive Motor - Coreless and slotless DC servo motor Platter - 13 inch diameter (330mm) aluminum alloy diecast laminated with Duralumin with stai
This is a seller’s market, because the L-07D is rare enough that clean examples tend to trade on scarcity as much as on ordinary turntable value. At A$12,500, this listing is ambitious versus the typical used market; the best hard comp here is roughly A$3,900-A$4,800 for a private-sale/auction-style used price equivalent, with nicer serviced or dealer pieces sometimes higher, so this asking price is well above what most buyers have historically paid.
What keeps it interesting is that the L-07D is a genuinely top-tier, cult-status deck: massively engineered, highly collectible, and capable of exceptional speed stability and authority when properly set up. If the example is complete, original, and in truly excellent cosmetic and mechanical shape, that adds real upside; but at this price you’d want clear proof of condition, service history, correct power setup, and any included arm or accessories before treating it as an easy buy.
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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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