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As described.Very rare Kenwood 650 turntable with Goldring E3 cartridge. Listing as very good because of small imperfections on dust cover otherwise would be excellent! It is Quartz drive with soft touch controls. It locks into both 33 and 45 rpm . Has the Granite and Glass composite plinth, very heavy. If you are looking at this then you know these don't come up for sale often. All functions are working properly. Very nice turntable! Will be packaged properly for shipping.
This is an ambitious ask: at US$1,750, it sits well above the US$1,375 75th percentile for recent comparable used listings, versus a US$1,000 median and US$625 25th percentile. On those numbers alone, it’s priced like a premium example rather than a normal buy, so I’d want something exceptional to justify it.
That said, a clean, excellent-condition integrated amp can still be worth paying for if this one is genuinely well-kept and complete. The upside is in getting a mature, likely very solid performer with the kind of build quality and everyday usability that keeps these Kenwoods appealing to enthusiasts; if it has been serviced, that matters even more. Without standout provenance or recent maintenance, though, this is more of a targeted purchase than a value play.
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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