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For more information visit VintAudio.com For sale this excellent turntable neck for Trio / Kenwood.Extremely well-designed, static-balanced, oil-damped S-shaped arm.Slightly longer than most tone arms, at 9 5/8 inches (245 mm) long, while other tone arms are around 9 inches.This extra length reduces tracking distortion.The arm has a tracking force range of 0-3 grams and a capsule weight range of 2-12 grams.This is the same arm that was used in the top-of-the-range KD-850 turntable. In fact, the KD-850 and KD-650 are identical electronically, except for the automatic stop/start functions that the KD-850 has. The arm is in good working order, moving smoothly in both directions.
This US$329 ask is a strong deal: it sits well below the 25th percentile of US$425 and far under the median of US$522 for recent comparable USD listings, so it reads as bargain-priced rather than merely fair. It is not just “cheap”; relative to the local market anchor, this is the kind of number that should move quickly if the deck is complete and functioning.
The appeal here is the KD-650’s reputation as a serious direct-drive vintage table with strong build quality and good speed stability, which is why clean examples still trade in the mid-hundreds. At this price, the upside is solid if the arm, platter, dust cover, and auto/manual functions are intact, and if it comes with a usable cartridge or headshell that is a bonus rather than a requirement.
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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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