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Ich biete ein Plattenspieler an.
Der optisch Zustand ist sehr gut erhalten. Auch technisch ist alles in Ordnung und kann bei Abholung getestet werden.
Am liebsten Abholung mit Probelauf.
Versand mögluch, gut verpackt für 15€
This €235 asking price for the Kenwood KD-2055 is a genuine bargain, sitting clearly below the 25th percentile of €237 from your ground-truth database. Given that typical recent sales hover around €205–€235, this listing represents an excellent entry point for a well-regarded vintage deck, offering immediate value without the usual market premium.
The KD-2055, nicknamed “The Rock,” stands out for its granite stone base that delivers exceptional damping, minimizing resonance for a clean, natural sound. Its belt-drive system with auto-return and coreless DC servo motor ensures silent, stable operation. While the original plastic arm can need service, the deck’s modularity allows for easy upgrades, making this a smart buy for timing and long-term potential.
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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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