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Kenwood DP-R894 Stereo Compact Disc Player 5-Disc CD Changer w/ Box TESTED ✅Player is in like-new condition, and has been fully tested by myself personally. Unit is able to properly load and track any CD that is loaded into it, without showing any incongruities in playback quality that I can note. All buttons along the face are appropriately responsive to their designated action, display screen shines brightly when the unit is on and running, and power chord is void of any tears or frays along the length of the cable.Player is in perfect shape cosmetically, showing no signs of age-related wear anywhere around the exterior. No notable points of damage inflicted along any edge or face of the units metal housing or front display. Unit will be shipped with a set of stereo L/R RCAs, as well as the original box and packaging material from the manufacturer. See all pictures closely for details of condition, and specifications of the unit.I specialize in shipping electronics such as this, and can guarantee that every precaution will be taken to ensure safe delivery of your purchase. Message me with any questions or concerns you may have.FREE SHIPPING ONLY TO THE LOWER 48 STATES
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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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