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Zum Verkauf steht ein Kenwood Verstärker inkl. Kenwood CD Player.
Should you jump on this at €65? Yes — for a clean, working Kenwood integrated from this era, that reads as a strong deal rather than a merely fair one, especially in excellent condition. It’s low enough that even if local used prices vary a bit, you’re still buying well below the kind of money these older Japanese integrated amps usually command when tested and presentable.
What makes it worthwhile is the usual Kenwood appeal: straightforward build, sensible feature set, and a sound that can be pleasantly solid and musical with modest speakers. At this price, the big upside is low financial risk if it’s truly checked over and cosmetically honest. I’d still want confirmation that both channels are clean, all switches and pots are quiet, and it powers up reliably, but with an excellent-condition example at €65, this looks like a very sensible buy for a vintage-hi-fi listener.
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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