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Offered is „Kenwood L 07D inkl. 2ten Tonarm FR 64-s und FR7 TA“ by Kenwood as second-hand device from the category „Record Player, Tone Arm, System...“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 7911469858 ends on 21.12.2026 at 10:24 o'clock.
Are you looking for a genuinely top-tier vintage direct-drive deck, rather than merely a recognizable brand? At €8,990, this is a fair buy: it exactly matches the median of three recent comparable listings, sitting well above the €6,131 25th percentile but below the €10,122 75th percentile. It is neither a bargain nor obviously overpriced; condition, service history, and completeness will decide whether it earns the money.
The L-07D remains special for its massive, carefully damped platter, quartz-controlled direct drive, exceptionally low rumble, and unusually rigid construction. It is a serious, revealing platform with the engineering to justify collector-level interest, especially if the original arm, power supply, accessories, and packing are present. Given its age, verify stable 33⅓ and 45 rpm operation, quartz lock, arm bearings, cables, and suspension before committing. A clean, serviced example with complete parts would be a worthwhile purchase at this price.
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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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