Kenwood KD-750 Value & Price History
As of 2026-10-06, a Kenwood KD-750 has a market value at around $90, parts units around $25. Based on 43 estimated sales.
Is a parts unit worth buying?
The $25 parts price is $1,425 less than the $1,450 working asking price — a 98% gap. Whether that gap covers the cost of repair depends on what's wrong.
What "for parts" usually means for a turntable: For belt-drive turntables, "for parts" often just means a dead or missing belt — a $12–15 fix. For direct-drive tables, it may mean a faulty tonearm, dead motor circuit, or seized bearing.
When it pencils out: Belt replacement costs $12–20 and takes 20 minutes. If that's all that's wrong, the $1,425 gap between parts and working price is pure profit for a buyer with basic skills. Direct-drive motor failures are a different story — they often aren't economical to repair.
When to walk away: A direct-drive table with a dead motor or failed quartz circuit is genuinely difficult to restore economically. A belt-drive with a seized main bearing or cracked plinth is similar. For any valuable table, confirm the seller knows what's wrong before buying.
DIY vs shop: Belt replacement and basic cartridge installation are straightforward DIY tasks. Tonearm bearing adjustment and motor service need more experience. Full repair cost context: what vintage stereo repair actually costs.
Price history
Asking median is up 314% over the last 60 days ($349.99 → $1,450).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $349.99 | — | — |
| 2026-08-26 | $1,475 | — | — |
| 2026-08-30 | $1,450 | — | $116 |
| 2026-09-03 | $1,450 | — | $116 |
| 2026-09-07 | $1,425 | — | $116 |
| 2026-09-11 | $1,450 | — | $116 |
| 2026-09-15 | $1,450 | — | $116 |
| 2026-09-19 | $1,450 | — | $116 |
| 2026-09-23 | $1,450 | — | $116 |
| 2026-09-27 | $1,450 | — | $90 |
| 2026-10-01 | $1,450 | — | $90 |
| 2026-10-05 | $1,450 | — | $90 |
| 2026-10-06 | $1,450 | — | $90 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1979–1982 |
| Type | Turntable |
| Brand | Kenwood |
| Original MSRP | 400 (1979) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,700 today |
| Market value (sold) | $90 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $1,450 |
| Value vs MSRP | +263% |
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Kenwood KD-750. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Kenwood KD-750 replacement stylus on eBay →
- Kenwood KD-750 replacement cartridge on eBay →
- Kenwood KD-750 drive belt on eBay →
- Kenwood KD-750 dust cover on eBay →
- Phono preamp — only needed if your amp or receiver has no phono input on Amazon →
- Cartridge alignment protractor on Amazon →
- Stylus tracking force gauge on Amazon →
- Anti-static record cleaning brush on Amazon →
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Comparable models
- Kenwood KD-650 $127
- Kenwood KD-990 $120
- Kenwood KD-500 $114
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