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At £82, this Kenwood KA-3700 is a strong deal, landing just below the 25th percentile of £84 from our database of eight recent GBP listings, where the median sits at £97 and the 75th percentile at £115. While external cues suggest typical UK prices often hover between £60–£80, your listing’s asking price is exceptionally competitive relative to the current market anchor, making it a genuine bargain for a working unit.
The KA-3700 is a respected 1977 Japanese-made Trio classic delivering 20W RMS per channel, prized for its warm, natural tone and reliable phono input for vintage turntables. Its compact size and straightforward controls make it ideal for small rooms or desktop setups. At this price, even without specified accessories, the upside is clear: you’re securing a well-loved vintage amp at a fraction of what peers cost, so if the condition is clean and it powers up, this is a clear buying opportunity.
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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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