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Kenwood KR-2120 Stereo Receiver, sehr guter und gepflegter Zustand, funktioniert einwandfrei ohne Mangel
This is a fair-to-good ask, not a steal, but €150 for an excellent KR-2120 sits in the sensible zone for a clean, working example. Recent asking/sold points I found cluster roughly around €90 on the low side and about €155-€165 for nice survivor examples, with a few sales around the equivalent of €115-€125, so €150 is near the upper-middle of the market rather than a bargain.
What makes it worth a look is the KR-2120’s early-’70s Kenwood charm: handsome silver-face styling, solid FM/AM tuner section, and that warm, easygoing vintage receiver sound that still appeals to collectors and listeners alike. If the cosmetics are genuinely excellent and the unit has been serviced or at least tested cleanly, it’s a reasonable buy for someone who wants a presentable, usable piece rather than a project. At this age, confirm the controls, lamps, and channel balance are all behaving properly.
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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