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Plattenspieler: Kenwood KD-727
Antriebsart: Quartz-PLL-Direktantrieb (kein Riemenwechsel)
Motor: Kern- und schlitzloser Gleichstrom- Servo-Läufer
Plattenteller: Durchmesser 30cm
Drehzahlen Gleichlaufschwankungen:
33-1/3, 45 UpM unter 0,025% (effektiv, bewertet) unter 0,005% (DIN)
Geräuschspanrtungsabstand:
Über 75dB (DIN, bewertet)
Tonarm Bauart:
Statisch ausgewuchteter Tangentialtonarm
Tonabnehmer:
Audio Technica AT102P
Typ: MM (Moving Magnet)
Anschluss: T4P / P-Mount (4-poliger Steckanschluss)
Frequenzgang: 20Hz - 20kHz
Auflagekraft: 1,25 - 1,5g
Nadeltyp: elliptisch
Allgemein Leistungsaufnahme : 15 Watt
Abmessungen (BxHxT, mm): 340 x 110 x 345
Gewicht: 5,9kg
Ausstattung:
33 / 45rpm
Start / Stop
Forward / Reverse Funktion
Repeat Funktion
Cueing Funktion
Der Tonabnehmer wurde mit einer neuen originalen Audio Technica Tonnadel ausgestattet. Sämtliche Funktionen wurden überprüft und bestätigt. Das Gerät weist leichtere Gebrauchsspuren auf, keine Risse oder Sprünge.
Versand oder Abholung sind möglich.
€157 is fair-to-good, not a steal, for a KD-727 in good condition. It’s a desirable vintage Kenwood deck, but without solid recent sale comps in hand I’d treat this as reasonable market money rather than a bargain; if it includes the dust cover, original headshell, and runs properly, the value lands comfortably on the buyer-friendly side.
What makes it worth a look is the KD-727’s reputation as a well-built, distinctive late-’80s Japanese turntable with the convenience of direct drive and automation, so it suits someone who wants a serious vintage deck without constant fuss. The upside is best when the arm, cueing, and auto functions are smooth and the platter speed is stable; on these, condition matters more than the badge, so a clean, complete example at €157 is the kind of listing I’d put on the shortlist.
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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