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Oma räumt auf und hat einen CD- Player von Kenwood abzugeben. Er kommt aus einem Nichtraucher- Haushalt.
Dieses ist ein Privatverkauf; es besteht keine Garantie oder Rücknahme.
Nur Abholung in Lilienthal- Mitte!
This is a late-’80s/early-’90s CD player, so timing matters mainly as an age/value play: it’s no longer about current features, it’s about build quality, sound, and whether an old top-loader has been properly cared for. At €200, it looks strongly priced versus the current used market, where examples are showing around €499 and even a rough historical benchmark points to a much higher original class of product.
What makes it worth a look is that the DP-8020 is well regarded as a serious vintage Kenwood deck, with a high-spec 20-bit DAC, solid output stage, and the sort of thoughtful engineering that still appeals to collectors and listeners who like a smooth, natural presentation. A clean, complete unit with remote is especially attractive here, and at this price it reads as a good buy if it reads discs reliably and the tray, transport, and controls are 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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